- Est. Median Value
- $639K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $390/wk
- Safety Score
- 70/100
- Green Space
- 4%
- Current Weather
- 7.1°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~55 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Otipua Creek
Is Otipua Creek a good place to live?
Otipua Creek is home to roughly 1,263 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Otipua Creek scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 70/100 and 4% green space.
Schools: Otipua Creek has 16 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 $639K, and weekly rent typically sits around $390.
Lifestyle: Otipua Creek has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 7.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Otipua Creek 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
- Safety70
- Amenities10
- Schools78
- Housing Affordability59
- Green space13
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $639K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $390/wk
- Median HH Income
- $84K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.0%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Otipua Creek
Schools in zone for Otipua Creek
Children living in Otipua Creek have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Barton Rural School
Full Primary · roll 181 · decile 9
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 205 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Otipua Creek. 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Otipua Creek that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Highfield School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 7 · 1.2 km away
Bluestone School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 5 · 1.5 km away
Timaru Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 157 · decile 8 · 1.7 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 827 · decile 7 · 1.8 km away
Gleniti School
Full Primary · roll 370 · decile 9 · 2.2 km away
Mountainview High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 449 · decile 6 · 2.8 km away
Waimataitai School
Full Primary · roll 458 · decile 6 · 2.8 km away
Timaru Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 498 · decile 6 · 3.0 km away
Oceanview Heights School
Full Primary · roll 106 · decile 2 · 3.0 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 225 · decile 4 · 3.3 km away
Timaru South School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 2 · 3.5 km away
Grantlea Downs School
Full Primary · roll 297 · decile 5 · 3.7 km away
Explore Otipua Creek
Things to do(2)
Centennial Park
Puriri St Reserve
Parks & green spaces(2)
Centennial Park
Puriri St Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Otipua Creek
Tradies & services(2)
Johnson Building
Nolan Painting Limited
Otipua Creek Weather
Current conditions: 7.1°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.8 | 12.4 | 1.48 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.28 | 11.79 | 1.34 | 10.9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.63 | 8.98 | 2.37 | 9.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.74 | 7.5 | 2.24 | 7.75 |
| 🍂 May | 13.55 | 4.69 | 1.41 | 6.45 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.83 | 3.01 | 1.84 | 5.68 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.85 | 1.14 | 3 | 6.46 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.11 | 0.82 | 1.25 | 8.15 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.88 | 4.66 | 2.22 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.8 | 5.68 | 3.42 | 10.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.97 | 8.18 | 1.89 | 10.94 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.83 | 11.36 | 2.31 | 10.43 |
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