- Est. Median Value
- $533K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 14%
- Current Weather
- 2.8°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Otapiri
Is Otapiri a good place to live?
Otapiri is home to roughly 2,475 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Otapiri scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 14% green space.
Schools: Otapiri 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 $533K, and weekly rent typically sits around $330.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Otapiri 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
- Safety88
- Amenities20
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability70
- Green space45
- Community56
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $533K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Median HH Income
- $73K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.9%
- 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 Otapiri
Schools in zone for Otapiri
Children living in Otapiri have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Limehills School
Full Primary · roll 135 · decile 10
Central Southland College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 686 · decile 6
St Thomas School (Winton)
Full Primary · roll 89 · decile 9
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 Otapiri. 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.
Otapiri Weather
Current conditions: 2.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.63 | 10.53 | 3.4 | 10.6 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.44 | 10.28 | 4.44 | 9.99 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.82 | 8.42 | 5.34 | 8.45 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.82 | 7.82 | 3.32 | 7.16 |
| 🍂 May | 11.57 | 5.77 | 4.54 | 4.99 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.86 | 3.49 | 3.56 | 5.99 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.01 | 2.64 | 4.69 | 5.92 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.25 | 3.49 | 3.66 | 6.93 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.28 | 4.9 | 6.23 | 8.29 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.46 | 5.48 | 5.13 | 8.34 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.98 | 6.4 | 3.8 | 9.63 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.95 | 9.37 | 4.52 | 9.86 |
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