- Est. Median Value
- $556K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 5.3°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Athol
Is Athol a good place to live?
Athol is home to roughly 1,233 people across 83.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Athol scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Athol has 1 school 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 $556K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Athol has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Athol 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
- Safety85
- Amenities10
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability68
- Green space34
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $556K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.0%
- 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 Athol?
- Children living in Athol are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Athol?
- 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 Athol?
- The postcode for Athol is 9793.
- What is the population of Athol?
- Athol has 1,233 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Athol?
- The estimated median property value in Athol is $556K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Athol?
- Athol is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Athol a good place to live?
- Athol scores 45/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Athol
Schools in zone for Athol
Children living in Athol have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Athol. 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.
Eat & Drink in Athol
Places to eat & drink(4)
The Brown Trout Cafe
Highway Café
Athol Shop
HariPuku
Shops in Athol
Shops(1)
Nokomai Milling
Stay in Athol
Places to stay(1)
Mataura Lodge Athol
Athol Weather
Current conditions: 5.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.77 | 11.16 | 4.07 | 10.41 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.4 | 10.29 | 4.65 | 9.89 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.68 | 7.86 | 5.13 | 8.91 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.65 | 6.36 | 3.92 | 7.64 |
| 🍂 May | 11.21 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 5.33 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.08 | 1.16 | 2.91 | 6.29 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.6 | 0.57 | 3.15 | 5.76 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.62 | 0.81 | 3.42 | 7.21 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.93 | 3.14 | 7.11 | 8.13 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.07 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 8.63 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.95 | 6.35 | 4.04 | 9.47 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.47 | 10.11 | 5.24 | 10.46 |
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