- Est. Median Value
- $600K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $240/wk
- Safety Score
- 73/100
- Green Space
- 17%
- Current Weather
- 9.9°C
- Median Age
- 57 yrs
~52 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Otakou
Is Otakou a good place to live?
Otakou is home to roughly 870 people across 6.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Otakou scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 73/100 and 17% green space.
Schools: Otakou has 9 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 $600K, and weekly rent typically sits around $240.
Lifestyle: Otakou has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Otakou 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
- Safety73
- Amenities10
- Schools84
- Housing Affordability62
- Green space55
- Community33
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $600K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $240/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.1%
- 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 Otakou?
- Children living in Otakou are in zone for Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School, St Hildas Collegiate, Tahuna Normal Intermediate, Queen's High School, Columba College, John McGlashan College, Liberton Christian School, Trinity Catholic College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Otakou?
- 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 Otakou?
- The postcode for Otakou is 9077.
- What is the population of Otakou?
- Otakou has 870 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Otakou?
- The estimated median property value in Otakou is $600K. Median weekly rent is $240/week.
- Where is Otakou?
- Otakou is in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Otakou a good place to live?
- Otakou scores 50/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Otakou
Schools in zone for Otakou
Children living in Otakou have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 9
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 463 · decile 10
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 496 · decile 8
Queen's High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 599 · decile 5
Columba College
Composite · roll 609
John McGlashan College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 527
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 7
Trinity Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 872
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Otakou. 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 Otakou that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Portobello School
Full Primary · roll 56 · decile 8 · 5.0 km away
Eat & Drink in Otakou
Places to eat & drink(1)
Eden Cafe
Otakou Weather
Current conditions: 9.9°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.93 | 12.37 | 2.05 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.98 | 11.84 | 2.03 | 10.08 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.51 | 10.01 | 3.1 | 8.53 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15 | 8.65 | 1.9 | 7.33 |
| 🍂 May | 12.5 | 6.57 | 1.71 | 5.78 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.71 | 6.05 | 2.27 | 5.3 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.21 | 5.62 | 2.95 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.21 | 4.25 | 1.3 | 7.35 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.3 | 6.19 | 3.11 | 8.28 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.22 | 7.03 | 3.93 | 9.31 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.69 | 8.2 | 2.73 | 10.15 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.03 | 11.03 | 3.88 | 9.13 |
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