- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $760/wk
- Safety Score
- 84/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 13.6°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~41 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Orakei Basin
Is Orakei Basin a good place to live?
Orakei Basin is home to roughly 3,447 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Orakei Basin scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 84/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Orakei Basin has 62 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $1.33M, and weekly rent typically sits around $760.
Lifestyle: Orakei Basin has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 13.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Orakei Basin is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety84
- Amenities10
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability28
- Green space10
- Community100
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $760/wk
- Median HH Income
- $177K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.8%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Orakei Basin
Schools in zone for Orakei Basin
Children living in Orakei Basin have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Meadowbank School
Contributing · roll 755 · decile 10
Remuera Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 879 · decile 8
Selwyn College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1592 · decile 3
Baradene College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1528 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Orakei Basin. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Orakei Basin that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Mt Carmel School (Meadowbank)
Contributing · roll 200 · decile 8 · 0.8 km away
St Joseph's School (Orakei)
Contributing · roll 22 · decile 6 · 0.8 km away
Saint Kentigern Girls' School
Full Primary · roll 389 · decile 10 · 1.2 km away
Orakei School
Full Primary · roll 235 · decile 4 · 1.2 km away
Saint Kentigern Boys' School
Full Primary · roll 660 · decile 10 · 1.5 km away
Victoria Avenue School
Contributing · roll 392 · decile 10 · 1.7 km away
Kadimah School
Full Primary · roll 134 · decile 9 · 1.8 km away
St Thomas School (Auckland)
Full Primary · roll 787 · decile 10 · 2.2 km away
Kohimarama School
Full Primary · roll 466 · decile 10 · 2.4 km away
Remuera School
Contributing · roll 562 · decile 10 · 2.5 km away
King's School (Remuera)
Full Primary · roll 760 · 2.5 km away
Michael Park School
Composite · roll 317 · decile 8 · 2.7 km away
Stonefields School
Full Primary · roll 631 · decile 9 · 3.0 km away
Parnell School
Full Primary · roll 518 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
Contributing · roll 221 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
Ecole Francaise Internationale Auckland
Contributing · roll 64 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
St Mary's School (Ellerslie)
Contributing · roll 367 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Stanhope Road School
Full Primary · roll 569 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)
Full Primary · roll 115 · decile 1 · 3.3 km away
Dilworth School
Composite · roll 517 · decile 6 · 3.4 km away
Ellerslie School
Full Primary · roll 732 · decile 9 · 3.4 km away
Diocesan School For Girls
Composite · roll 1723 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
A1 Student School
Composite · roll 25 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
ACG Parnell College
Composite · roll 1984 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2319 · decile 10 · 3.6 km away
Cornwall Park District School
Contributing · roll 666 · decile 9 · 3.6 km away
Glen Innes School
Full Primary · roll 121 · decile 1 · 3.6 km away
Crimson Global Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 67 · 3.7 km away
One Tree Hill College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1475 · decile 3 · 3.8 km away
Newmarket School
Contributing · roll 241 · decile 8 · 3.8 km away
TKKM o Puau Te Moananui-a-Kiwa
Composite · roll 92 · decile 2 · 3.8 km away
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
Composite · roll 1640 · 4.0 km away
St Heliers School
Full Primary · roll 623 · decile 10 · 4.1 km away
St Peter's College (Epsom)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1324 · 4.2 km away
Glen Taylor School
Full Primary · roll 172 · decile 1 · 4.2 km away
Panmure District School
Full Primary · roll 163 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
Totara Point School
Contributing · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
Auckland Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2779 · 4.3 km away
Oranga School
Contributing · roll 213 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
Ruapotaka School
Full Primary · roll 131 · decile 1 · 4.4 km away
Sisters United Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 4.4 km away
Tamaki College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 735 · 4.5 km away
Bailey Road School
Full Primary · roll 303 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
Kohia Terrace School
Full Primary · roll 364 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Glendowie College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1206 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
Auckland Montessori College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 14 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
Epsom Normal School
Contributing · roll 592 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Glenbrae Primary School
Full Primary · roll 168 · decile 1 · 4.7 km away
Pt England School
Full Primary · roll 432 · decile 1 · 4.7 km away
Atea College
Composite · roll 17 · decile 1 · 4.8 km away
Devonport Primary School
Contributing · roll 223 · decile 8 · 4.8 km away
Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1511 · 4.9 km away
Northern Health School
Specialist School · roll 2 · 4.9 km away
Auckland Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 687 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Sommerville School
Specialist School · roll 393 · decile 5 · 4.9 km away
Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 4.9 km away
The BUSY School NZ
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 105 · 5.0 km away
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Orakei Basin Weather
Current conditions: 13.6°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.61 | 17.76 | 6.32 | 10.08 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.57 | 16.84 | 6.05 | 10.35 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.69 | 14.66 | 2.78 | 10.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.55 | 14.69 | 3.62 | 8.63 |
| 🍂 May | 16.88 | 12.06 | 4.11 | 7.62 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.49 | 10.81 | 3.47 | 7.25 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.39 | 9.24 | 3.5 | 7.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.41 | 8.03 | 2.32 | 8.13 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.01 | 10.88 | 3.1 | 9.39 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.2 | 11.9 | 3.51 | 10.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.2 | 13.08 | 3.57 | 10.99 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.95 | 16.04 | 3.73 | 11.41 |
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