- Est. Median Value
- $787K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 89/100
- Green Space
- 20%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Otatara
Is Otatara a good place to live?
Otatara is home to roughly 3,432 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Otatara scores 67 out of 100, with a safety score of 89/100 and 20% green space.
Schools: Otatara 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 $787K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Otatara has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Otatara 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
- Safety89
- Amenities62
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space67
- Community100
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $787K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $129K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.2%
- 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 Otatara
Schools in zone for Otatara
Children living in Otatara have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Otatara School
Contributing · roll 232 · decile 10
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
James Hargest College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1893
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Otatara. 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.
Explore Otatara
Things to do(8)
Teretonga Motor Racing Circuit
Fosbender Park
Paterson Reserve
Sandy Point Domain
Otatara Golf Centre
Otatara Bowling Club
Bushy Point
Flying Horse Ltd.
Parks & green spaces(5)
Teretonga Motor Racing Circuit
Fosbender Park
Paterson Reserve
Sandy Point Domain
Bushy Point
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Otatara
Places to eat & drink(2)
The Cabbage Tree
Ziff's Cafe and Bar
Tradies & Services in Otatara
Tradies & services(6)
Blacktan Design
Hayes Mechanical
JV Roofing Southland
Price Fencing
Richard Affleck Building
Urban Colour South
Shops in Otatara
Shops(5)
Bob Hammond Painter Decorator
Bottle-O Wetlands
Darren Scott Design
Four Square
Four Square Otatara
Beauty & Fitness in Otatara
Beauty & fitness(9)
A&A Beauty Lab
About you Hair by Melanie
Flying Horse Ltd.
KO Beauty
Native Nails Otatara
Nice Nails By Ali
Otatara Bowling Club
Otatara Golf Centre
Studio Rata
Professional Services in Otatara
Professional services(2)
DeepSouth Sharpening
McCarthy Media and Communications
Stay in Otatara
Places to stay(1)
Tui Hideaway
Otatara Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.34 | 10.99 | 3.81 | 10.54 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.11 | 10.66 | 4.11 | 10.2 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.15 | 9.06 | 4.69 | 8.23 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.04 | 8.62 | 3.58 | 6.69 |
| 🍂 May | 12.13 | 6.41 | 3.64 | 4.8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.18 | 3.18 | 3.42 | 5.39 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.77 | 3.76 | 3.3 | 5.48 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.65 | 3.95 | 3.01 | 6.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.44 | 5.69 | 5.18 | 7.5 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.29 | 6.25 | 4.27 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.73 | 7.42 | 3.46 | 10.2 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.35 | 10.24 | 5.08 | 9.63 |
Otatara Community
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