Otatara is a small suburb in Southland with a population of 3,432 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $56K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Otatara is $530 (530 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 49% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Otatara: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 412.
In 2026, Otatara recorded 3 building approvals (2 houses, 1 unit), down 81.2% year-on-year.
Otatara is a small suburb in Southland with a population of 3,432 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $56K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Otatara is $530 (530 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 49% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Otatara: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 412.
In 2026, Otatara recorded 3 building approvals (2 houses, 1 unit), down 81.2% year-on-year.