- Est. Median Value
- $571K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 15%
- Current Weather
- 9.3°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Otara
Is Otara a good place to live?
Otara is home to roughly 2,214 people across 55.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Otara scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 15% green space.
Schools: Otara has 1 school 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 $571K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Otara 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
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space51
- Community67
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $571K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $78K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.8%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Otara?
- Children living in Otara are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Otara?
- 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 Otara?
- The postcode for Otara is 9875.
- What is the population of Otara?
- Otara has 2,214 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Otara?
- The estimated median property value in Otara is $571K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Otara?
- Otara is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Otara a good place to live?
- Otara scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Otara
Schools in zone for Otara
Children living in Otara have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Otara. 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.
Otara Weather
Current conditions: 9.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.82 | 11.22 | 3.91 | 10.79 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18 | 11.05 | 4.45 | 9.81 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.92 | 9.4 | 4.92 | 8.46 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.75 | 8.86 | 3.46 | 6.62 |
| 🍂 May | 12.02 | 6.93 | 3.56 | 5.13 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.48 | 4.38 | 3.2 | 5.61 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.74 | 4.87 | 3.71 | 5.27 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.45 | 4.86 | 3 | 6.89 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.21 | 5.9 | 5.97 | 7.45 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.92 | 6.63 | 4.44 | 8.03 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.42 | 7.8 | 3.53 | 10.08 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.85 | 10.27 | 5.36 | 9.58 |
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