- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $454/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 3.7°C
- Median Age
- 62 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Otarawao Bay
Is Otarawao Bay a good place to live?
Otarawao Bay is home to roughly 1,221 people across 0.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Otarawao Bay scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Otarawao Bay 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 $1.13M, and weekly rent typically sits around $454.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 3.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Otarawao 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
- Safety50
- Amenities59
- Schools57
- Housing Affordability33
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $454/wk
- Median HH Income
- $79K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.0%
- 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 Otarawao Bay?
- Children living in Otarawao Bay are in zone for Mahurangi College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Otarawao Bay?
- 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 Otarawao Bay?
- The postcode for Otarawao Bay is 0983.
- What is the population of Otarawao Bay?
- Otarawao Bay has 1,221 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Otarawao Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Otarawao Bay is $1.1M. Median weekly rent is $454/week.
- Where is Otarawao Bay?
- Otarawao Bay is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Otarawao Bay a good place to live?
- Otarawao Bay scores 44/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Otarawao Bay
Schools in zone for Otarawao Bay
Children living in Otarawao Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Mahurangi College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1586 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Otarawao Bay. 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Thursday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Thursday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 6 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Thursday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Thursday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Thursday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Otarawao Bay Weather
Current conditions: 3.7°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.69 | 17.45 | 6.66 | 9.93 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.97 | 16.48 | 5.98 | 10.45 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.08 | 14.2 | 1.71 | 10.12 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.61 | 14.43 | 3.42 | 8.52 |
| 🍂 May | 16.99 | 11.97 | 3.49 | 7.84 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.56 | 10.8 | 3.46 | 7.36 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.57 | 9.28 | 4.27 | 7.34 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.71 | 8.19 | 2.05 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.5 | 10.48 | 3.31 | 9.34 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.66 | 11.52 | 3.12 | 10.22 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.44 | 12.52 | 3.26 | 10.96 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.27 | 15.22 | 3.83 | 11.34 |
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