- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $304/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 3%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Otaitai Bush
Is Otaitai Bush a good place to live?
Otaitai Bush is home to roughly 1,710 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Otaitai Bush scores 48 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 3% green space.
Schools: Otaitai Bush has 4 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 $505K, and weekly rent typically sits around $304.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Otaitai Bush 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
- Safety82
- Amenities20
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space11
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $304/wk
- Median HH Income
- $59K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.6%
- 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 Otaitai Bush
Schools in zone for Otaitai Bush
Children living in Otaitai Bush have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Otaitai Bush. 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 Otaitai Bush that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Riverton School
Contributing · roll 131 · decile 6 · 3.6 km away
Aparima College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 217 · decile 6 · 3.9 km away
Otaitai Bush Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.08 | 11.33 | 4.24 | 10.73 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.15 | 10.86 | 4.61 | 10.18 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.25 | 9.06 | 4.75 | 8.31 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.23 | 8.56 | 3.94 | 6.87 |
| 🍂 May | 12.2 | 6.54 | 3.88 | 4.68 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.12 | 4.01 | 3.57 | 5.54 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.71 | 3.77 | 3.76 | 5.7 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.78 | 3.78 | 3.41 | 6.84 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.67 | 5.6 | 5.11 | 7.94 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.5 | 6.31 | 4.26 | 8.2 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.81 | 7.32 | 3.28 | 10.17 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.42 | 10.16 | 4.76 | 9.79 |
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