- Est. Median Value
- $485K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $185/wk
- Safety Score
- 42/100
- Green Space
- 11%
- Current Weather
- 9.0°C
- Median Age
- 29 yrs
~83 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Otangarei
Is Otangarei a good place to live?
Otangarei is home to roughly 2,211 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Otangarei scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 42/100 and 11% green space.
Schools: Otangarei has 24 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 $485K, and weekly rent typically sits around $185.
Lifestyle: Otangarei has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Otangarei 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
- Safety42
- Amenities54
- Schools45
- Housing Affordability77
- Green space37
- Community10
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $485K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $185/wk
- Median HH Income
- $61K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.8%
- 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 Otangarei
Schools in zone for Otangarei
Children living in Otangarei have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whau Valley School
Contributing · roll 315 · decile 2
Whangārei Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1464 · decile 4
Whangārei Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1540 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Otangarei. 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 Otangarei that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Kura O Otangarei
Full Primary · roll 87 · decile 1 · 0.2 km away
Tikipunga Primary School
Contributing · roll 326 · decile 1 · 0.9 km away
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)
Contributing · roll 457 · decile 6 · 1.2 km away
Tikipunga High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 372 · decile 1 · 1.3 km away
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 30 · decile 3 · 1.3 km away
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 622 · decile 5 · 1.5 km away
Totara Grove School
Contributing · roll 282 · decile 2 · 1.6 km away
Te Kamo High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 818 · decile 4 · 1.9 km away
TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
Composite · roll 189 · 1.9 km away
Te Kamo School
Contributing · roll 398 · decile 5 · 2.4 km away
Whangarei School
Contributing · roll 461 · decile 4 · 2.7 km away
Hurupaki School
Contributing · roll 320 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
Glenbervie School
Contributing · roll 229 · decile 8 · 3.1 km away
Whangarei Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 528 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
Excellere College
Composite · roll 362 · 3.3 km away
Te Kāpehu Whetū
Composite · roll 172 · 3.9 km away
Renew School
Composite · roll 198 · 4.1 km away
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre
Specialist School · roll 177 · 4.2 km away
Huanui College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 359 · 4.6 km away
Morningside School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 2 · 4.9 km away
Explore Otangarei
Things to do(4)
Elevate
Otangarei Central Reserve
Beazley Park
Potter Park
Parks & green spaces(3)
Otangarei Central Reserve
Beazley Park
Potter Park
Healthcare(4)
Paramount Medical Center
Accupuncture Clinic
Doctor Physio and Podiatry
Unichem
Eat & Drink in Otangarei
Places to eat & drink(4)
Cafe Narnia
Tonic
Delight Indian Restaurant
Tiki Bake
Shops in Otangarei
Shops(1)
Otangarei Superette
Beauty & Fitness in Otangarei
Beauty & fitness(1)
Professional Services in Otangarei
Professional services(2)
Auto Hive.
Chilli Indian Takeaway
Otangarei Weather
Current conditions: 9.0°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.55 | 16.2 | 6.67 | 10.22 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.97 | 15.12 | 6.26 | 10.44 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.49 | 12.62 | 0.83 | 10.2 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.68 | 13.32 | 4.43 | 8.19 |
| 🍂 May | 16.86 | 10.92 | 3.93 | 8.07 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.35 | 9.35 | 3.67 | 6.96 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.46 | 8.25 | 4.2 | 7.54 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.57 | 7.25 | 2.83 | 8.14 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.56 | 9.44 | 2.59 | 9.26 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.45 | 10.5 | 4.43 | 10.28 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.52 | 11.27 | 2.73 | 11.03 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.67 | 14.61 | 3.43 | 11.02 |
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