- Est. Median Value
- $1.03M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 33%
- Current Weather
- 6.4°C
- Median Age
- 59 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Akaroa
Is Akaroa a good place to live?
Akaroa is home to roughly 1,449 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Akaroa scores 69 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 33% green space.
Schools: Akaroa has 6 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 $1.03M, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Akaroa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 6.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Akaroa 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.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety61
- Amenities100
- Schools84
- Housing Affordability36
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.03M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $77K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.5%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Akaroa
Schools in zone for Akaroa
Children living in Akaroa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Aidanfield Christian School
Composite · roll 457 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Akaroa. 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 Akaroa that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Akaroa Area School
Composite · roll 114 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
Explore Akaroa
Things to do(13)
The Giant's House
Seal colony
Akaroa Museum
Akaroa Heritage park
Orion Powerhouse Gallery
Lava Gallery
Stanley Park
Jubilee Park
Akaroa Mini Golf
Akaroa Bowling Club
NightSUP Akaroa Paddleboarding
Akaroa Heritage Park
Garden of Tane
Parks & green spaces(4)
Stanley Park
Jubilee Park
Akaroa Heritage Park
Garden of Tane
Healthcare(2)
Akaroa Pharmacy
Akaroa Health Centre
Eat & Drink in Akaroa
Places to eat & drink(37)
La Thai Restaurant
Ma Maison
L'escargot Rouge
THAI Trading Rooms
Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
The Brasserie Kitchen & Wine Bar
The Little Bistro
Kaimoana Takeaways
Crater Cafe
Waffle Haus
Akaroa Corner Cafe
Aihe
The Common
The Seafood Kitchen
Madeira Hotel
The Grand Hotel
Vivace Espresso Akaroa
Harbar
Akaroa Fish Bar & Kebab
Grand Hotel
Bully Hayes Restaurant Bar
TJ's Real Fruit Ice Creams
The Village Green Antiques & Collectables
The Seafood Kitchen Akaroa
Butchery & Deli
Mandala
La Rangis Pizzeria | Akaroa
Les Crêpes d'Elise
La Fruity Real Fruit Ice Cream.
Meniscus Wine Lounge
The Artist's Palate
A la baguette
Crater Cafe Akaroa
Ma Maison Restaurant & Bar
The Common Cafe & Garden Bar
Waffle Haus Akaroa
Akaroa Fish And Chips
Tradies & Services in Akaroa
Tradies & services(3)
Bridgestone Tyre Centre
GoosebrookGardens
Lili's Interiors
Shops in Akaroa
Shops(11)
Akaroa Butchery, Deli and Pantry
Arkwrights Emporium
Ca Bouge Boutique
Fire and Ice
Four Square Akaroa
Mr Peacock
Nomad Wholefoods Akaroa
Peninsula General Store
The Blue Pearl Gallery
The Postmasters Closet
Ula
Beauty & Fitness in Akaroa
Beauty & fitness(5)
Akaroa Bowling Club
Akaroa Hair Studio
Akaroa Mini Golf
NightSUP Akaroa Paddleboarding
Restore Beauty Therapy
Stay in Akaroa
Places to stay(19)
Bon Accord Backpackers
Onuku Farm Hostel
Self-contained only
French Bay House Bed and Breakfast
Les Troupes Apartments
Akaroa Village Inn
Kokopu Estate
Akaroa on the Beach
Potters Croft Accommodation & Garden
La Rochelle Motel
La Rochelle
La Rive Motel Akaroa
Club Lavaud - Classic Holidays
Tresori Motor Lodge
The Grand Hotel
Maison de la Mer
Criterion Motel Akaroa
Criterion Maison Par Quay
Akaroa Waterfront Motels
Akaroa Weather
Current conditions: 6.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.3 | 10.03 | 1.58 | 12.04 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.11 | 9.52 | 3.65 | 10.62 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.07 | 6.84 | 2.5 | 9.16 |
| 🍂 Apr | 13.38 | 5.83 | 2.09 | 8.21 |
| 🍂 May | 10.54 | 3.65 | 2.38 | 6.16 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.8 | 3.35 | 2.95 | 5.77 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.03 | 1.34 | 5.36 | 5.88 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.89 | 0.74 | 2.23 | 7.63 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.38 | 2.58 | 1.94 | 8.85 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.64 | 3.93 | 1.81 | 10.66 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.57 | 5.65 | 2.66 | 11.36 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.71 | 8.3 | 4.2 | 11.22 |
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