- Est. Median Value
- $598K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $425/wk
- Safety Score
- 43/100
- Green Space
- 33%
- Current Weather
- 6.7°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~82 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Avondale
Is Avondale a good place to live?
Avondale is home to roughly 2,538 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Avondale scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 43/100 and 33% green space.
Schools: Avondale has 38 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 $598K, and weekly rent typically sits around $425.
Lifestyle: Avondale has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Avondale 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
- Safety43
- Amenities40
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability63
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $598K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $425/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.5%
- 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 Avondale
Schools in zone for Avondale
Children living in Avondale have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 418 · decile 5
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Hillview Christian School
Composite · roll 545 · decile 7
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
St James School (Aranui)
Contributing · roll 95 · decile 2
Haeata Community Campus
Composite · roll 586 · decile 2
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Avondale. 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 Avondale that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1333 · decile 5 · 1.8 km away
Avonside Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1107 · decile 5 · 1.8 km away
Waitākiri Primary School
Contributing · roll 520 · decile 8 · 1.9 km away
Rāwhiti School
Full Primary · roll 518 · decile 3 · 2.4 km away
Te Oraka
Intermediate · roll 192 · decile 4 · 2.4 km away
Whītau School
Contributing · roll 285 · decile 2 · 2.5 km away
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 6 · 2.7 km away
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 6 · 2.7 km away
Nova Montessori School
Full Primary · roll 41 · decile 9 · 2.8 km away
Parkview Pārua
Full Primary · roll 372 · decile 6 · 2.9 km away
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Composite · roll 209 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 3 · 3.1 km away
Kingslea School
Specialist School · roll 125 · 3.5 km away
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Full Primary · roll 442 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Contributing · roll 356 · decile 3 · 3.6 km away
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Contributing · roll 328 · decile 2 · 3.6 km away
Mairehau High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 420 · decile 4 · 3.7 km away
Mairehau Primary School
Full Primary · roll 367 · decile 5 · 4.1 km away
Te Aratai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1277 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Full Primary · roll 463 · decile 7 · 4.2 km away
Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
Full Primary · roll 578 · decile 9 · 4.2 km away
South New Brighton School
Full Primary · roll 370 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
Christchurch East School
Full Primary · roll 289 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
St Albans School
Contributing · roll 562 · decile 8 · 4.6 km away
Tamariki School
Full Primary · roll 48 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 4.7 km away
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 119 · decile 4 · 4.7 km away
Te Waka Unua School
Full Primary · roll 485 · decile 2 · 4.8 km away
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 108 · decile 9 · 5.0 km away
Explore Avondale
Things to do(2)
CLUB FIXX - Dance Fitness and Zumba
Flow Dance Academy
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Avondale
Places to eat & drink(2)
Wainoni Fish Supply
Panda's Pizza
Tradies & Services in Avondale
Tradies & services(7)
A Team Floor Sanding
A2Z Auto Dismantlers
Christchurch Auto Services
Iconic Tiling Limited
Mac Developments
Mike The Cleaner
R w Steele Builders Ltd
Shops in Avondale
Shops(2)
Pak'nSave
Wainoni Mini Mart
Beauty & Fitness in Avondale
Beauty & fitness(7)
Beauty Aesthetics
Bristol Hair Studio
CLUB FIXX - Dance Fitness and Zumba
Dolled Up NZ
Emily May Hairdressing
Enjoy Your Life Today
Flow Dance Academy
Professional Services in Avondale
Professional services(2)
Boosters NZ
Kuhipaat Communications
Avondale Weather
Current conditions: 6.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.26 | 14.49 | 1.28 | 11.97 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.41 | 13.92 | 2.03 | 10.43 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.71 | 11.15 | 1.97 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.8 | 9.99 | 1.57 | 8.33 |
| 🍂 May | 14 | 6.76 | 1.64 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.14 | 6.72 | 1.74 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.06 | 4.3 | 2.54 | 6.26 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.7 | 4.24 | 1.51 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.64 | 6.56 | 2.09 | 8.97 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.06 | 8.03 | 1.75 | 10.46 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.39 | 10.25 | 1.78 | 11.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.46 | 12.96 | 1.81 | 10.99 |
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