- Est. Median Value
- $639K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 20%
- Current Weather
- 9.0°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Orari Gorge
Is Orari Gorge a good place to live?
Orari Gorge is home to roughly 1,389 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Orari Gorge scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 20% green space.
Schools: Orari Gorge has 5 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 $639K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Orari Gorge 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety71
- Amenities38
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability59
- Green space65
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $639K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $95K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.5%
- 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 Gorge?
- Children living in Orari Gorge are in zone for Geraldine High School, St Joseph's School (Temuka), Craighead Diocesan School, Roncalli College, Woodbury School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Orari Gorge?
- 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 population of Orari Gorge?
- Orari Gorge has 1,389 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Orari Gorge?
- The estimated median property value in Orari Gorge is $639K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Orari Gorge?
- Orari Gorge is in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Orari Gorge a good place to live?
- Orari Gorge scores 59/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Orari Gorge
Schools in zone for Orari Gorge
Children living in Orari Gorge have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
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
Woodbury School
Contributing · roll 111 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Orari Gorge. 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.
Orari Gorge Weather
Current conditions: 9.0°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.11 | 9.07 | 4.34 | 10.8 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.4 | 8.35 | 3.43 | 9.93 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.1 | 5.51 | 4.33 | 8.9 |
| 🍂 Apr | 13.37 | 4.69 | 3.91 | 7.71 |
| 🍂 May | 9.95 | 2.18 | 2.76 | 6.38 |
| ❄️ Jun | 7.87 | 0.57 | 2.42 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Jul | 6.86 | -1.22 | 4.36 | 6.97 |
| ❄️ Aug | 7.31 | -1.78 | 2.9 | 8.4 |
| 🌸 Sep | 10.6 | 0.87 | 4.12 | 9.2 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.15 | 2.25 | 5.67 | 9.6 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.04 | 4.98 | 4.01 | 10.18 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.9 | 7.81 | 5.2 | 10.12 |
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