- Est. Median Value
- $500K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 19/100
- Green Space
- 8%
- Current Weather
- 8.5°C
- Median Age
- 32 yrs
~106 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Ōtara
Is Ōtara a good place to live?
Ōtara is home to roughly 3,786 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ōtara scores 30 out of 100, with a safety score of 19/100 and 8% green space.
Schools: Ōtara has 5 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 $500K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Ōtara has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ōtara 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
- Safety19
- Amenities10
- Schools35
- Housing Affordability75
- Green space25
- Community11
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $500K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $60K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.7%
- 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 Ōtara
Schools in zone for Ōtara
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Ōtara. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ōtara. 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 Ōtara that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Ashbrook School
Full Primary · roll 63 · decile 1 · 2.2 km away
Opotiki College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 349 · decile 2 · 2.7 km away
Opotiki School
Full Primary · roll 307 · decile 1 · 3.2 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)
Full Primary · roll 150 · decile 3 · 3.7 km away
Woodlands School (Opotiki)
Full Primary · roll 175 · decile 3 · 4.0 km away
Explore Ōtara
Things to do(1)
Hukutaia Domain
Parks & green spaces(1)
Hukutaia Domain
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Ōtara
Tradies & services(2)
Codlin Electrical Ltd
Opotiki Plumbing & Gasfitting
Professional Services in Ōtara
Professional services(1)
Our Head Office Ltd
Stay in Ōtara
Places to stay(1)
Fruit Forest
Ōtara Weather
Current conditions: 8.5°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.94 | 16.83 | 6.4 | 9.84 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.44 | 15.78 | 7.81 | 9.45 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.06 | 13.13 | 2.93 | 10.58 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.58 | 12.8 | 4.7 | 8.47 |
| 🍂 May | 16.67 | 10.12 | 6.88 | 7.67 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.43 | 9.24 | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.39 | 6.45 | 2.88 | 7.28 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.14 | 6.31 | 4.19 | 8.24 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.4 | 8.69 | 7.09 | 9.51 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.75 | 10.61 | 4.05 | 10.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.22 | 12.08 | 3.62 | 11.22 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.45 | 15.26 | 5.39 | 10.7 |
Ōtara Community
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