- Est. Median Value
- $567K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Safety Score
- 74/100
- Green Space
- 6%
- Current Weather
- 7.2°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~51 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Adair
Is Adair a good place to live?
Adair is home to roughly 1,620 people across 6.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Adair scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 74/100 and 6% green space.
Schools: Adair has 5 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $567K, and weekly rent typically sits around $280.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Adair is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety74
- Amenities10
- Schools78
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space19
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $567K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Median HH Income
- $85K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Adair?
- Children living in Adair are in zone for Beaconsfield School, St Joseph's School (Timaru), Craighead Diocesan School, Roncalli College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Adair?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Adair?
- The postcode for Adair is 7972.
- What is the population of Adair?
- Adair has 1,620 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Adair?
- The estimated median property value in Adair is $567K. Median weekly rent is $280/week.
- Where is Adair?
- Adair is in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Adair a good place to live?
- Adair scores 51/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Adair
Schools in zone for Adair
Children living in Adair have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Beaconsfield School
Full Primary · roll 120 · decile 9
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 205 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Adair. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Adair that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Barton Rural School
Full Primary · roll 181 · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
Shops in Adair
Shops(1)
Riverside Foodbar Ashburton
Adair Weather
Current conditions: 7.2°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.54 | 12.47 | 1.43 | 11.37 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.15 | 11.9 | 1.46 | 10.98 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.43 | 9 | 2.61 | 9.17 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.68 | 7.61 | 2.12 | 7.81 |
| 🍂 May | 13.48 | 4.85 | 1.48 | 6.53 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.92 | 3.35 | 1.96 | 5.71 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.89 | 1.3 | 2.94 | 6.51 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.05 | 0.95 | 1.05 | 8.12 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.76 | 4.57 | 2 | 9.16 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.74 | 5.85 | 2.98 | 10.31 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.84 | 8.23 | 1.92 | 11.04 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.57 | 11.39 | 2.47 | 10.52 |
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