- Est. Median Value
- $594K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Safety Score
- 43/100
- Green Space
- 62%
- Current Weather
- 3.2°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~82 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Ōtaua
Is Ōtaua a good place to live?
Ōtaua is home to roughly 537 people across 113.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ōtaua scores 38 out of 100, with a safety score of 43/100 and 62% green space.
Schools: Ōtaua 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 $594K, and weekly rent typically sits around $280.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 3.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ōtaua 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
- Safety43
- Amenities28
- Schools19
- Housing Affordability63
- Green space100
- Community11
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $594K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Median HH Income
- $64K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.9%
- 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 Ōtaua?
- Children living in Ōtaua are in zone for Tautoro School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Ōtaua?
- 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 Ōtaua?
- The postcode for Ōtaua is 0473.
- What is the population of Ōtaua?
- Ōtaua has 537 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Ōtaua?
- The estimated median property value in Ōtaua is $594K. Median weekly rent is $280/week.
- Where is Ōtaua?
- Ōtaua is in Far North, Northland, New Zealand.
- Is Ōtaua a good place to live?
- Ōtaua scores 38/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Ōtaua
Schools in zone for Ōtaua
Children living in Ōtaua have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Tautoro School
Full Primary · roll 146 · decile 1
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ōtaua. 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.
Ōtaua Weather
Current conditions: 3.2°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.82 | 13.41 | 8.17 | 10.36 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.64 | 12.56 | 7.18 | 10.4 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.55 | 10.69 | 2.65 | 10.09 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.34 | 10.91 | 6.05 | 7.75 |
| 🍂 May | 13.47 | 8.65 | 8.1 | 7.45 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.21 | 7.03 | 5.73 | 6.52 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.22 | 6.3 | 6.28 | 7.42 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.2 | 5.37 | 5.28 | 8.04 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.26 | 7.14 | 5.99 | 8.75 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.04 | 8 | 6.13 | 9.71 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.91 | 8.66 | 4.32 | 11.01 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.93 | 11.72 | 5.23 | 10.79 |
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