Neighbourhood guide
What's near Otatara
In Otatara, Invercargill, we found 5 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Otatara was $590 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Otatara School (987m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Otatara Kindergarten (954m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: Morrifield Greenhouses (4.2km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Hospice Southland (4.2km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Airports: Invercargill Airport (2.9km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEInvercargill - Gladstone/Hargest/Otatara/Rosedale/Waikiwi · Aug 2026 · 60 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $498 | $590 | $500 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Otatara
Schools near Otatara
- Otatara School 1.0 km
- New River Primary 4.6 km
- St Joseph's School (Invercargill) 4.8 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Otatara
- Otatara Kindergarten 1.0 km
- Otatara Preschool 1.2 km
- Busy Bodies Childcare Limited 4.1 km
- Children's Ward Playroom - Southland Hospital 4.3 km
- Kew Kindergarten 4.5 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Hau e Whā 4.5 km
- The Cottage Kindergarten 4.6 km
- Kew Pacific Island Early Learning Centre 4.7 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Otatara
- Morrifield Greenhouses 4.2 km
- The Pantry 5.0 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Otatara
- Hospice Southland 4.2 km
- Southland DHB 4.7 km
- Southland Hospital 4.7 km
- Southland Hospital Emergency Department 4.7 km
- Southland Hospital Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department 4.7 km
Source: Health New Zealand facility code table (CC BY 4.0) (licence CC BY 4.0) . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Airports near Otatara
- Invercargill Airport 2.9 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Otatara
What amenities are near Otatara?
Otatara has 5 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
What is the median rent for a 3-bedroom home in Otatara?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Otatara was $590 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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