- Est. Median Value
- $579K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 48/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 2.6°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~77 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Otway
Is Otway a good place to live?
Otway is home to roughly 1,362 people across 66.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Otway scores 38 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Otway 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 $579K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Otway has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Otway 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
- Safety48
- Amenities10
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability65
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $579K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $93K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.0%
- 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 Otway?
- Children living in Otway are in zone for Elstow-Waihou Combined School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Otway?
- 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 Otway?
- The postcode for Otway is 3393.
- What is the population of Otway?
- Otway has 1,362 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Otway?
- The estimated median property value in Otway is $579K. Median weekly rent is $250/week.
- Where is Otway?
- Otway is in Matamata-Piako, Waikato, New Zealand.
- Is Otway a good place to live?
- Otway scores 38/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Otway
Schools in zone for Otway
Children living in Otway have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Elstow-Waihou Combined School
Full Primary · roll 159 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Otway. 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.
Eat & Drink in Otway
Places to eat & drink(1)
Eastport Road Cakes
Beauty & Fitness in Otway
Beauty & fitness(1)
Little Bonnie
Otway Weather
Current conditions: 2.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.42 | 15.94 | 6.36 | 9.77 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.27 | 14.83 | 5.97 | 10.1 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.77 | 11.79 | 2.47 | 9.81 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.47 | 11.81 | 3.49 | 8.26 |
| 🍂 May | 16.54 | 8.97 | 4.26 | 7.45 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.05 | 7.53 | 3.78 | 6.95 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.95 | 6.41 | 3.22 | 6.96 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.15 | 5.42 | 2.75 | 7.92 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.35 | 8.32 | 3.71 | 9.15 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.82 | 9.56 | 3.43 | 10.05 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.56 | 11.25 | 2.97 | 10.42 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.53 | 14.3 | 4.58 | 10.66 |
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