Oamaru, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

13,000 Population 635/sq mi density

39 ft Elevation 12 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$16,080 median income, 5.7% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$107,200 home value, $536/mo rent

Oamaru, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$16,080

79% below

$16,080 per capita

Home Value

$107,200

62% below

Median Rent

$536/mo

54% below

Unemployment

5.7%

58% above

Avg Temperature

51°F

297 sunny days/yr

Is Oamaru a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oamaru residents earn a median household income of $16,080 , which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,080. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,196 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oamaru is $107,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $536/month.

Climate & Weather

Oamaru has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,000

Median Age56.9 yrs

Density635/mi²

Foreign Born25.8%

Economy

C+

Median Income$16,080

Per Capita$16,080

Unemployment5.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$309

Housing

C+

Home Value$107,200

Rent$536

Ownership37.2%

Housing Units5,200

Climate

Avg Temp51°F

Sunny Days297/yr

Rain21.6 in/yr

Elevation39 ft

Did You Know?

25.8% of residents are foreign-born.