- Est. Median Value
- $938K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $154/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 17%
- Current Weather
- 0.9°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Patearoa
Patearoa sits at the upper Maniototo where the plain narrows toward the Taieri headwaters, a farming community of around 200 people that has maintained the rural service infrastructure that the surrounding high-country stations and valley farms depend on. The name is Māori, acknowledging the original navigational and resource significance of the upper Maniototo country that the European farming era covered but did not replace.
The community holds together with the practical determination of a rural settlement that understands the alternative: Patearoa School has continued through the population changes of a shrinking rural district, the community hall remains the social centre for the surrounding farming families, and the local services that remain provide the daily infrastructure that makes the 30-minute drive to Ranfurly optional rather than inevitable.
The Maniototo landscape here is wide, cold and extraordinarily clear: the Rock and Pillar Range frames the western horizon, the Kakanui Mountains sit to the northeast, and the tussock plain extends in all directions with the kind of unobstructed visibility that urban dwellers find either restorative or unsettling in roughly equal measure. The Idaburn Dam's skating rink at Quailburn is within the locality's orbit for cold winters.
Patearoa School is the local primary; Ranfurly College handles the secondary years. The Maniototo's particular version of silence is supplied free of charge.
Is Patearoa a good place to live?
Patearoa is home to roughly 1,731 people across 156.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Patearoa scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 17% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $938K, and weekly rent typically sits around $154.
Lifestyle: Patearoa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 0.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Patearoa 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
- Safety91
- Amenities10
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability40
- Green space55
- 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 Patearoa?
- Patearoa is at the upper Maniototo, Central Otago, around 30 km north of Ranfurly where the plain narrows toward the Taieri River headwaters and the Kakanui Mountains.
- What is Patearoa like?
- Patearoa is a small farming community at the upper Maniototo, maintaining its rural school and community hall for the surrounding station and valley farming families in classic Central Otago tussock country.
- What is the landscape like at Patearoa?
- The upper Maniototo at Patearoa is wide, flat tussock plain framed by the Rock and Pillar Range and the Kakanui Mountains, with the clear skies and cold winters that characterise the Central Otago interior.
- What schools are in Patearoa?
- Patearoa School is the local state primary, with Ranfurly College the secondary option around 30 minutes south.
- How do I get from Ranfurly to Patearoa?
- By car, around 30 minutes north on the Patearoa Road through the upper Maniototo.
- What is the postcode for Patearoa?
- The postcode for Patearoa is 9398.
- What is the population of Patearoa?
- Patearoa has 1,731 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
Explore Patearoa
Things to do(1)
Patearoa Golf Club
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Beauty & Fitness in Patearoa
Beauty & fitness(1)
Patearoa Golf Club
Stay in Patearoa
Places to stay(1)
Patearoa Hotel
Patearoa Weather
Current conditions: 0.9°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.05 | 10.86 | 2.07 | 11.49 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.13 | 10.05 | 1.9 | 11.57 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18 | 7.55 | 2.32 | 9.54 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.45 | 5.56 | 1.69 | 7.77 |
| 🍂 May | 10.85 | 2.71 | 1.5 | 5.88 |
| ❄️ Jun | 7.56 | 0.87 | 1.25 | 5.38 |
| ❄️ Jul | 7.13 | 0.28 | 1.68 | 5.75 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.31 | 0.09 | 1.05 | 7.79 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.47 | 2.35 | 2.9 | 8.97 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.86 | 4.21 | 2.69 | 10.31 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.4 | 6.58 | 1.95 | 11.47 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.3 | 10.35 | 4.35 | 11.68 |
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