- Est. Median Value
- $607K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 62/100
- Green Space
- 29%
- Current Weather
- 8.2°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~63 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Otaika
Is Otaika a good place to live?
Otaika is home to roughly 1,392 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Otaika scores 48 out of 100, with a safety score of 62/100 and 29% green space.
Schools: Otaika has 12 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 $607K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Otaika has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Otaika 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
- Safety62
- Amenities10
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability62
- Green space96
- Community44
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $607K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $95K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.0%
- 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 Otaika
Schools in zone for Otaika
Children living in Otaika have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whangārei Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1464 · decile 4
Whangārei Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1540 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Otaika. 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 Otaika that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Otaika Valley School
Full Primary · roll 149 · decile 4 · 1.6 km away
Manaia View School
Full Primary · roll 185 · decile 1 · 3.0 km away
He Mataariki School for Teen Parents
Teen Parent Unit · 3.4 km away
Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi
Contributing · roll 103 · decile 4 · 3.6 km away
Pompallier Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 654 · decile 7 · 3.9 km away
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 2 · 4.1 km away
Maunu School
Contributing · roll 311 · decile 8 · 4.1 km away
Morningside School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre
Specialist School · roll 177 · 4.8 km away
Renew School
Composite · roll 198 · 4.8 km away
Explore Otaika
Things to do(2)
Whangarei Badminton Club
Otaika Pickleball Club
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.
Tradies & Services in Otaika
Tradies & services(1)
Edwards & Hardy
Beauty & Fitness in Otaika
Beauty & fitness(2)
Otaika Pickleball Club
Whangarei Badminton Club
Professional Services in Otaika
Professional services(1)
Kitset Buildings & Kids Playhouses
Otaika Weather
Current conditions: 8.2°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.83 | 16.42 | 6.42 | 10.3 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.22 | 15.34 | 5.79 | 10.5 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.64 | 12.84 | 0.96 | 10.22 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.87 | 13.43 | 3.94 | 8.24 |
| 🍂 May | 17.06 | 10.96 | 3.62 | 8.09 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.54 | 9.43 | 3.89 | 7.01 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.7 | 8.25 | 4.02 | 7.55 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.77 | 7.18 | 2.78 | 8.21 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.8 | 9.51 | 3.02 | 9.33 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.71 | 10.57 | 4.47 | 10.29 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.78 | 11.36 | 2.95 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.91 | 14.71 | 3.7 | 11.15 |
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