- Est. Median Value
- $592K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Safety Score
- 57/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 4.2°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~68 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Orari
Is Orari a good place to live?
Orari is home to roughly 419 people across 25.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Orari scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 57/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Orari has 6 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 $592K, and weekly rent typically sits around $330.
Lifestyle: Orari has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Orari 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
- Safety57
- Amenities10
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability63
- Green space33
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $592K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Median HH Income
- $59K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.7%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Orari?
- Children living in Orari are in zone for Winchester Rural School, Geraldine High School, St Joseph's School (Temuka), Craighead Diocesan School, Roncalli College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Orari?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Orari?
- The postcode for Orari is 7986.
- What is the population of Orari?
- Orari has 419 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Orari?
- The estimated median property value in Orari is $592K. Median weekly rent is $330/week.
- Where is Orari?
- Orari is in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Orari a good place to live?
- Orari scores 47/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Orari
Schools in zone for Orari
Children living in Orari have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Winchester Rural School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 7
Geraldine High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 613 · decile 8
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 6
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Orari. 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 Orari that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waihi School
Full Primary · roll 137 · decile 10 · 3.2 km away
Explore Orari
Things to do(1)
Orari Racecourse
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Orari
Places to eat & drink(3)
Cafe Mes Amis
Orari Minigolf
The Red Lion Bar
Shops in Orari
Shops(1)
Copper Creek Farm Plants and Produce
Beauty & Fitness in Orari
Beauty & fitness(1)
Orari Racecourse
Orari Weather
Current conditions: 4.2°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.84 | 11.78 | 3.67 | 10.86 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.49 | 11.21 | 2.34 | 10.18 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.62 | 8.75 | 2.78 | 8.75 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.75 | 7.53 | 3.15 | 7.67 |
| 🍂 May | 13.38 | 5.23 | 2.31 | 6.22 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.6 | 3.49 | 2.02 | 5.54 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.65 | 1.85 | 3.95 | 6.6 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.06 | 1.75 | 2.04 | 8.15 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.93 | 4.27 | 2.6 | 8.86 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.31 | 5.59 | 3.9 | 9.42 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.79 | 7.99 | 2.74 | 10.52 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.5 | 10.58 | 3.3 | 9.63 |
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