- Est. Median Value
- $938K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $154/wk
- Safety Score
- 94/100
- Green Space
- 38%
- Current Weather
- 1.5°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~31 crimes/1k/yr
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Living in Paerau
Paerau sits at the northern end of the Maniototo plain where the valley narrows toward the Taieri headwaters, a small farming community of a few dozen families in the tussock basin between the Kakanui and Hawkdun ranges. The locality marks the point where the broad Maniototo gives way to the smaller valley systems that drain toward the Strath Taieri and eventually the coast, a geographic transition that the landscape advertises clearly in the narrowing of the plain and the rising of the surrounding ranges.
The farming is the classic Maniototo model: merino sheep and beef cattle on the tussock country, with the haymaking and cropping that the valley floor's water allows in the brief Central Otago growing season. Paerau's community hall is the locality's social infrastructure, doing the work that institutions larger than themselves do in rural communities that have decided they'd rather stay.
The Taieri River's upper tributaries begin in this country, making Paerau the headwaters locality of one of the South Island's major braided river systems, a significance the river accumulates gradually on its way to the Taieri Plain 200 kilometres downstream.
Patearoa School is the local primary option, with secondary students running to Ranfurly College. Ranfurly's services are around 30 minutes south on the Maniototo road.
Is Paerau a good place to live?
Paerau is home to roughly 69 people across 457.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Paerau scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 94/100 and 38% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $938K, and weekly rent typically sits around $154.
Lifestyle: Paerau has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 1.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Paerau 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
- Safety94
- Amenities10
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability40
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $938K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $154/wk
- Median HH Income
- $61K/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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Paerau?
- Paerau is at the northern end of the Maniototo, Central Otago, where the plain narrows toward the Taieri headwaters, between Ranfurly and the Kakanui Mountain ranges.
- What is Paerau known for?
- Paerau is a small high-country farming community at the upper Maniototo, notable as the headwaters locality for the Taieri River's upper tributaries and for the classic tussock basin farming landscape.
- What is the Maniototo like near Paerau?
- At Paerau the Maniototo narrows from its broad central plain, with the Kakanui Mountains to the east and the Hawkdun Range to the west framing the valley's upper reaches.
- What schools serve Paerau?
- Patearoa School serves the local primary years, with Ranfurly College the secondary option around 30 minutes south.
- How do I get from Ranfurly to Paerau?
- By car, around 30 minutes north via the Patearoa Road through the upper Maniototo.
- What is the postcode for Paerau?
- The postcode for Paerau is 9398.
- How much do houses cost in Paerau?
- The estimated median property value in Paerau is $938K. Median weekly rent is $154/week.
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Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
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Paerau Weather
Current conditions: 1.5°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.58 | 9.61 | 1.99 | 11.1 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.43 | 8.72 | 2.06 | 11.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.52 | 6.31 | 2.74 | 8.93 |
| 🍂 Apr | 13.48 | 5.13 | 1.53 | 7.63 |
| 🍂 May | 9.04 | 2.32 | 1.63 | 5.68 |
| ❄️ Jun | 6.7 | 0.84 | 1.45 | 5.49 |
| ❄️ Jul | 5.98 | 0.17 | 2.15 | 5.57 |
| ❄️ Aug | 7.24 | -0.07 | 1.29 | 7.45 |
| 🌸 Sep | 10.31 | 1.81 | 3.22 | 8.64 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.5 | 3.13 | 2.73 | 9.95 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.23 | 5.22 | 2.18 | 11.1 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.04 | 8.83 | 3.27 | 11.22 |
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