- Est. Median Value
- $640K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $465/wk
- Safety Score
- 31/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 11.4°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
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Living in Otarawairere Bay
Is Otarawairere Bay a good place to live?
Otarawairere Bay is home to roughly 1,359 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Otarawairere Bay scores 37 out of 100, with a safety score of 31/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Otarawairere Bay has 10 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 $640K, and weekly rent typically sits around $465.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Otarawairere Bay 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
- Safety31
- Amenities40
- Schools59
- Housing Affordability59
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $640K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $465/wk
- Median HH Income
- $103K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.6%
- 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 Otarawairere Bay
Schools in zone for Otarawairere Bay
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Otarawairere Bay. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Otarawairere Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Apanui School
Contributing · roll 412 · decile 5 · 2.9 km away
Ōhope Beach School
Contributing · roll 208 · decile 8 · 3.2 km away
Whakatane High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1269 · decile 3 · 3.5 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Full Primary · roll 255 · decile 6 · 3.8 km away
Allandale School
Contributing · roll 338 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
Whakatane S D A School
Full Primary · roll 50 · decile 4 · 4.3 km away
James Street School
Contributing · roll 238 · decile 2 · 4.6 km away
Whakatane Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 584 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Trident High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 858 · decile 4 · 4.8 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Orini ki Ngati Awa
Composite · roll 95 · decile 2 · 4.8 km away
Otarawairere Bay Weather
Current conditions: 11.4°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.74 | 16.1 | 6.71 | 10.04 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.75 | 15.07 | 7.36 | 9.76 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.41 | 11.62 | 2.33 | 10.54 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.64 | 11.64 | 3.59 | 8.52 |
| 🍂 May | 16.59 | 8.9 | 5.93 | 7.8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.2 | 7.92 | 6.16 | 7.22 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.5 | 5.19 | 3.55 | 7.38 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.4 | 4.3 | 2.89 | 8.48 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.99 | 7.44 | 5.43 | 9.48 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.08 | 9.36 | 3.79 | 10.54 |
| 🌸 Nov | 20.2 | 11.19 | 2.93 | 11.26 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.59 | 14.75 | 4.29 | 11.17 |
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