- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 83/100
- Green Space
- 50%
- Current Weather
- 13.0°C
- Median Age
- 34 yrs
~42 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Oratia
Is Oratia a good place to live?
Oratia is home to roughly 3,774 people across 9.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Oratia scores 60 out of 100, with a safety score of 83/100 and 50% green space.
Schools: Oratia has 31 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 $1.13M, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Oratia has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 13.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Oratia 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
- Safety83
- Amenities54
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability33
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $110K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.7%
- 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 Oratia?
- Children living in Oratia are in zone for Bruce McLaren Intermediate, Oratia School, Henderson High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Oratia?
- 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 Oratia?
- The postcode for Oratia is 0604.
- What is the population of Oratia?
- Oratia has 3,774 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Oratia?
- The estimated median property value in Oratia is $1.1M. Median weekly rent is $500/week.
- Where is Oratia?
- Oratia is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Oratia a good place to live?
- Oratia scores 60/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Oratia
Schools in zone for Oratia
Children living in Oratia have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 285 · decile 2
Oratia School
Contributing · roll 434 · decile 9
Henderson High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1049 · decile 3
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Oratia. 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 Oratia that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
TKKM o Hoani Waititi
Composite · roll 240 · decile 3 · 1.7 km away
Prospect School
Contributing · roll 316 · decile 3 · 2.0 km away
Konini School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 401 · 2.6 km away
Waitakere S D A School
Full Primary · roll 67 · 2.7 km away
Henderson Valley School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 4 · 2.9 km away
Henderson South School
Contributing · roll 271 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Sunnyvale School
Contributing · roll 470 · decile 3 · 3.1 km away
Glen Eden School
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 3 · 3.2 km away
Glen Eden Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 920 · decile 7 · 3.3 km away
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Full Primary · roll 424 · decile 2 · 3.6 km away
Kaurilands School
Contributing · roll 719 · decile 8 · 3.6 km away
Woodlands Park School
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 10 · 3.6 km away
Western Heights School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 637 · decile 7 · 3.7 km away
Henderson - Teen Parent Unit - He Wero o nga Wahine
Teen Parent Unit · 3.8 km away
Titirangi School
Contributing · roll 433 · decile 10 · 4.1 km away
Henderson School
Contributing · roll 186 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
Kelston Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 584 · decile 2 · 4.3 km away
Fruitvale Road School
Contributing · roll 338 · decile 4 · 4.4 km away
Kelston School
Contributing · roll 296 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
St Leonards Road School
Contributing · roll 427 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School
Composite · roll 181 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
Summerland Primary
Contributing · roll 606 · decile 4 · 4.5 km away
Kelston Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 407 · decile 2 · 4.6 km away
Glendene School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 2 · 4.7 km away
Kelston Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 834 · decile 2 · 4.8 km away
TKKM o Te Kotuku
Full Primary · roll 136 · decile 4 · 4.8 km away
Green Bay High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1962 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Tirimoana School
Contributing · roll 636 · decile 5 · 5.0 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Wednesday (fortnightly, varies by street)
Collection weeks vary by street in Oratia — use the Auckland Council tool to confirm your exact schedule.
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Wednesday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Explore Oratia
Things to do(8)
Te Kakau
Tautoru / Maywood Reserve
Oratia Esplanade
Parrs Park
Whetū / Milan Reserve
Tairoa / Nicolas Reserve
Cochran Stream Esplanade
Oratia Bowling Club and OBC Cafe
Parks & green spaces(7)
Te Kakau
Tautoru / Maywood Reserve
Oratia Esplanade
Parrs Park
Whetū / Milan Reserve
Tairoa / Nicolas Reserve
Cochran Stream Esplanade
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Oratia
Places to eat & drink(6)
Parrs Cross Bakery and Cafe
Bodega Eatery
Crafty Baker
Raising, The Bar
Siberian Artisan Ice Cream - Takeaway
OBC Cafe
Tradies & Services in Oratia
Tradies & services(5)
F40 Motorsport NZ
South Seas Construction
STS Electrical Services
Total Developments limited
Wilde Meadows
Shops in Oratia
Shops(7)
Eco Exterior Clean House Washing Auckland
Futonz Bed Workshop
Gordons Nurseries
Natural Beds NZ
Norwest Appliance Services
Rene Jansen Furniture
Signature Plants
Beauty & Fitness in Oratia
Beauty & fitness(1)
Oratia Bowling Club and OBC Cafe
Stay in Oratia
Places to stay(1)
Otimai Lodge
Oratia Weather
Current conditions: 13.0°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.55 | 16.86 | 6.95 | 10.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.4 | 16 | 6.21 | 10.41 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.19 | 14.14 | 2.94 | 10.19 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.17 | 13.75 | 3.49 | 8.55 |
| 🍂 May | 16.45 | 11.28 | 4.7 | 7.65 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.08 | 9.57 | 3.47 | 7.22 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.03 | 8.57 | 4.57 | 7.3 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.12 | 7.58 | 2.48 | 8.29 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.81 | 10.27 | 3.91 | 9.37 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.06 | 10.95 | 3.76 | 10.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.81 | 12.39 | 3.43 | 11.07 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.84 | 15.14 | 3.74 | 11.4 |
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