- Est. Median Value
- $542K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $285/wk
- Safety Score
- 90/100
- Green Space
- 43%
- Current Weather
- 9.6°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~35 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Arahura Valley
Is Arahura Valley a good place to live?
Arahura Valley is home to roughly 3,267 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Arahura Valley scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 90/100 and 43% green space.
Schools: Arahura Valley has 3 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 $542K, and weekly rent typically sits around $285.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Arahura Valley 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
- Safety90
- Amenities10
- Schools41
- Housing Affordability69
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $542K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $285/wk
- Median HH Income
- $67K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.5%
- 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 Arahura Valley
Schools in zone for Arahura Valley
Children living in Arahura Valley have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hokitika Primary School
Contributing · roll 159 · decile 5
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Arahura Valley that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Kaniere School
Contributing · roll 112 · decile 5 · 4.5 km away
Westland High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 408 · decile 6 · 4.6 km away
Shops in Arahura Valley
Shops(2)
Mehrt's Place
Stone Mats
Arahura Valley Weather
Current conditions: 9.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.94 | 12.99 | 8.39 | 11.06 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.47 | 11.59 | 6.48 | 10.46 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.88 | 9.77 | 8.95 | 8.78 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.17 | 8.78 | 9.27 | 7.12 |
| 🍂 May | 13.82 | 7.01 | 11.19 | 5.63 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.59 | 5.76 | 5.56 | 6.26 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.53 | 4.4 | 4.88 | 6.63 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.45 | 3.94 | 11.09 | 7.2 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.06 | 6.31 | 12.39 | 7.4 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.24 | 6.89 | 10.57 | 8.96 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.72 | 8.61 | 8.95 | 9.19 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.24 | 11.87 | 11.76 | 9.61 |
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