- Est. Median Value
- $770K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 77/100
- Green Space
- 25%
- Current Weather
- 3.9°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~48 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Te Oka
Is Te Oka a good place to live?
Te Oka is home to roughly 1,287 people across 27.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Te Oka scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 77/100 and 25% green space.
Schools: Te Oka has 6 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 $770K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 3.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Te Oka 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety77
- Amenities38
- Schools82
- Housing Affordability49
- Green space83
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $770K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $85K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.3%
- 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 Te Oka?
- Children living in Te Oka are in zone for Christchurch Adventist School, Villa Maria College, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Middleton Grange School, Lincoln High School, Aidanfield Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Te Oka?
- 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 Te Oka?
- The postcode for Te Oka is 7591.
- What is the population of Te Oka?
- Te Oka has 1,287 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Te Oka?
- The estimated median property value in Te Oka is $770K. Median weekly rent is $300/week.
- Where is Te Oka?
- Te Oka is in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Te Oka a good place to live?
- Te Oka scores 59/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Te Oka
Schools in zone for Te Oka
Children living in Te Oka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Lincoln High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1436 · decile 7
Aidanfield Christian School
Composite · roll 457 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Te Oka. 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
Te Oka uses different waste collection arrangements — kerbside bins may not be available at all addresses in this area.
Te Oka Weather
Current conditions: 3.9°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.69 | 13.02 | 1.51 | 12.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.16 | 12.67 | 3.04 | 10.65 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.46 | 10.25 | 2.7 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.03 | 9.19 | 2.05 | 8.4 |
| 🍂 May | 12.97 | 7.11 | 2.64 | 6.09 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.43 | 6.63 | 2.44 | 5.67 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.17 | 4.9 | 5.24 | 5.72 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.05 | 4.33 | 2.51 | 7.61 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.59 | 6.46 | 2.24 | 8.82 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.09 | 7.29 | 1.9 | 10.68 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.35 | 8.8 | 2.53 | 11.44 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.59 | 11.45 | 3.06 | 11.31 |
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