Kaitangata is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Clutha, one of 20 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Kaitangata is the 3rd largest suburb of Clutha in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Kaitangata provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1880 - 1889. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1900 - 1909. Residential housing stock in Kaitangata is made up of approximately 96% residential housing and 4% lifestyle properties.