Otago vs Berriedale
Berriedale scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Berriedale (944) sits above Otago (938). Otago skews owner-occupied (89%), Berriedale runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Otago and Berriedale side by side
| Measure | Otago | Berriedale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $320/wk |
| Unit rent | $455/wk | $320/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 944 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 60 |
| Population | 596 | 2,905 |
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 550 mm | 567 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.9°C | 23.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Berriedale edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 938). Otago also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Otago vs Berriedale: common questions
Does Otago or Berriedale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Berriedale scores 944 vs 938 in Otago. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Otago or Berriedale?
Berriedale scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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