- Est. Median Value
- $791K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $363/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 6%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 55 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Otamatea
Is Otamatea a good place to live?
Otamatea is home to roughly 1,833 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Otamatea scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 6% green space.
Schools: Otamatea has 27 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 $791K, and weekly rent typically sits around $363.
Lifestyle: Otamatea has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Otamatea 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.
Map
Livability Breakdown
- Safety71
- Amenities28
- Schools66
- Housing Affordability47
- Green space21
- Community89
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $791K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $363/wk
- Median HH Income
- $86K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.7%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Otamatea
Schools in zone for Otamatea
Children living in Otamatea have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whanganui Collegiate School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 372 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Otamatea. 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 Otamatea that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Johns Hill School
Contributing · roll 398 · decile 9 · 1.4 km away
Cullinane College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 500 · decile 4 · 1.8 km away
Faith City School
Full Primary · roll 153 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
St Mary's School (Wanganui)
Full Primary · roll 235 · decile 3 · 2.0 km away
Mosston School
Contributing · roll 170 · decile 4 · 2.2 km away
Keith Street School
Contributing · roll 164 · decile 2 · 2.4 km away
Whanganui Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 380 · decile 3 · 2.8 km away
St George's School
Full Primary · roll 130 · decile 9 · 2.8 km away
Whanganui Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 414 · decile 4 · 2.9 km away
Westmere School - Whanganui
Full Primary · roll 231 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
Whanganui High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1492 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
Arahunga School
Specialist School · roll 116 · decile 3 · 3.2 km away
Whanganui East School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 2 · 3.2 km away
Whanganui City College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 317 · decile 2 · 3.3 km away
Carlton School
Contributing · roll 268 · decile 3 · 3.4 km away
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 139 · decile 1 · 3.4 km away
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Full Primary · roll 217 · decile 5 · 3.6 km away
Tawhero School
Contributing · roll 169 · decile 1 · 3.7 km away
St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Full Primary · roll 48 · decile 2 · 3.8 km away
St Dominic's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 50 · decile 4 · 3.9 km away
St Anthony's School (Wanganui)
Composite · roll 90 · decile 4 · 3.9 km away
Gonville School
Contributing · roll 158 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
Te Kura o Kokohuia
Composite · roll 231 · decile 1 · 4.8 km away
Churton School
Contributing · roll 117 · decile 3 · 4.9 km away
TKKM o Tupoho
Composite · roll 177 · decile 1 · 4.9 km away
TKKM o Te Atihaunui-A-Paparangi
Full Primary · roll 126 · decile 2 · 4.9 km away
Explore Otamatea
Things to do(2)
Otamatea Reserve
Sharyn Underwood School Of Dance
Parks & green spaces(1)
Otamatea Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Otamatea
Tradies & services(7)
Builder Reports Wanganui
Chelley Alexander Electrical
Devon Homes
eHaus Whanganui
Platinum Homes Whanganui and Manawatu
Sewlutions
Sustainable Engineering Ltd.
Shops in Otamatea
Shops(1)
Whanganui Community Mens Shed Trust Inc
Beauty & Fitness in Otamatea
Beauty & fitness(4)
Beauty Concepts by Samina
La Pearl Beauty Studio
Sharyn Underwood School Of Dance
The Lane Hair and Beauty
Stay in Otamatea
Places to stay(2)
Oasis Motor Lodge
Quaker Settlement
Otamatea Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.75 | 14.54 | 3.77 | 11.67 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.35 | 14.55 | 5.08 | 10.5 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.36 | 12.4 | 2.51 | 10.07 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.43 | 11.28 | 3.31 | 8.78 |
| 🍂 May | 15.87 | 9.52 | 4.54 | 7.41 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.06 | 7.9 | 2.22 | 7.42 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.04 | 7.41 | 4.15 | 6.7 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.18 | 6.8 | 3.63 | 7.53 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.72 | 8.34 | 4.43 | 8.88 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.99 | 9.45 | 3.98 | 10 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.77 | 11.39 | 3.98 | 10.68 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.16 | 13.73 | 3.26 | 11.24 |
Otamatea Community
Reviews of Otamatea
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what living in Otamatea is really like.
Local tips
No tips yet. Be the first to share what makes Otamatea special.