- Est. Median Value
- $393K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 3.0°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Otautau
Is Otautau a good place to live?
Otautau is home to roughly 2,841 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Otautau scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Otautau has 2 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 $393K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Otautau has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Otautau 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
- Safety82
- Amenities30
- Schools45
- Housing Affordability95
- Green space17
- Community22
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $393K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.2%
- 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 Otautau
Schools in zone for Otautau
Children living in Otautau 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
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School Zone Checker
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Otautau that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Otautau School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 6 · 3.4 km away
Explore Otautau
Things to do(3)
Alex McKenzie Memorial Arboretum
Holt Park
Otautau Combined Sports Complex
Parks & green spaces(2)
Alex McKenzie Memorial Arboretum
Holt Park
Healthcare(1)
Otautau Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Otautau
Places to eat & drink(3)
Otautau Food Centre
Country Crust Bakery
Connect Cafe
Tradies & Services in Otautau
Tradies & services(5)
JB Servicing & Repairs
Millar Plumbing and Drainlaying
Rabco Ag Limited
Western Electrical
Western Motor and Tractor Service
Shops in Otautau
Shops(2)
Blueberry Country Southland
Four Square Otautau
Beauty & Fitness in Otautau
Beauty & fitness(2)
Body finesse
Otautau Combined Sports Complex
Stay in Otautau
Places to stay(3)
Otautau Hotel
Imbizi Mushrooms
Otautau Railway Hotel
Otautau Weather
Current conditions: 3.0°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.98 | 10.56 | 3.46 | 10.28 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.84 | 10.29 | 3.89 | 9.87 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.4 | 8.28 | 4.34 | 8.25 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.36 | 7.76 | 3.05 | 6.89 |
| 🍂 May | 12.05 | 5.58 | 3.71 | 4.66 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.14 | 2.91 | 3.24 | 5.77 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.45 | 2.82 | 3.63 | 5.72 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.73 | 2.99 | 2.85 | 6.86 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.75 | 5.02 | 4.74 | 7.94 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.98 | 5.59 | 4.48 | 7.99 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.41 | 6.49 | 2.92 | 9.63 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.31 | 9.74 | 4.09 | 9.72 |
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