- Est. Median Value
- $351K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 7.0°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Owaka
Is Owaka a good place to live?
Owaka is home to roughly 0 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Owaka scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Owaka 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 $351K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Owaka has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 7.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Owaka 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
- Safety85
- Amenities30
- Schools64
- Housing Affordability100
- Green space34
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $351K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $70K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.0%
- 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 Owaka
Schools in zone for Owaka
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Owaka. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Owaka. 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 Owaka that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
The Catlins Area School
Composite · roll 129 · decile 7 · 3.0 km away
Explore Owaka
Things to do(1)
Owaka Museum
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(1)
Catlins Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Owaka
Places to eat & drink(10)
Catlins Hotel, Owaka
Lumberjack Cafe and Bar
Kuku Cafe
Bake House Take Aways
Lumberjack Cafe
Tahatika Coffee Traders
Catlins Cafe
Catlins Inn
Kurumi Kitchen
Lumber Jack Cafe & Restaurant
Tradies & Services in Owaka
Tradies & services(1)
Little Hoiho
Shops in Owaka
Shops(1)
Four Square Owaka
Beauty & Fitness in Owaka
Beauty & fitness(1)
Catlins Beauty
Stay in Owaka
Places to stay(7)
Thomas's Catlins Lodge & Holiday Park
Owaka Lodge Motel
Catlins Retreat
Catlins Gateway Motels
Catlins Area Motel
Thomas's Catlins Lodge and Holiday Park
Catlins Blowhole Cottage
Owaka Weather
Current conditions: 7.0°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.58 | 10.28 | 83 | 9.68 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.08 | 9.7 | 93.07 | 9.69 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.52 | 8.62 | 95.8 | 8.14 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.43 | 7.53 | 94.8 | 6.83 |
| 🍂 May | 12.07 | 6.04 | 77.37 | 5.54 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.61 | 3.52 | 80.1 | 5.06 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.76 | 4.08 | 130.57 | 4.56 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.62 | 3.59 | 51.57 | 6.75 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.86 | 4.56 | 102.6 | 7.33 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.23 | 5.1 | 121.93 | 8.83 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.91 | 6.74 | 93.73 | 9.59 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.68 | 9.22 | 113.67 | 8.92 |
Owaka Community
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