- Est. Median Value
- $453K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 19%
- Current Weather
- 9.4°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
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Living in Awarua
Is Awarua a good place to live?
Awarua is home to roughly 624 people across 22.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Awarua scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 19% green space.
Schools: Awarua 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 $453K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Awarua has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Awarua 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
- Safety88
- Amenities10
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability83
- Green space63
- Community33
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $453K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $82K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.5%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Awarua?
- Children living in Awarua are in zone for St Patrick's School (Invercargill), Tisbury School, Verdon College, Southland Adventist Christian School, St John's Girls' School (Invercargill). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Awarua?
- 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 Awarua?
- The postcode for Awarua is 9877.
- What is the population of Awarua?
- Awarua has 624 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Awarua?
- The estimated median property value in Awarua is $453K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Awarua?
- Awarua is in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Awarua a good place to live?
- Awarua scores 55/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Awarua
Schools in zone for Awarua
Children living in Awarua have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 3
Tisbury School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 4
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Awarua. 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
Kerbside collection data isn't available for Awarua in our current dataset.
Check your collection days on the Invercargill City Council website →
Explore Awarua
Things to do(1)
Awarua Communications Museum
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.
Awarua Weather
Current conditions: 9.4°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.3 | 11.03 | 3.52 | 10.93 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.16 | 10.87 | 3.98 | 10.26 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.14 | 9.2 | 4.37 | 8.44 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.08 | 8.75 | 3.09 | 6.84 |
| 🍂 May | 12.14 | 6.6 | 3.37 | 5.14 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.17 | 3.54 | 3.2 | 5.56 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.8 | 4.18 | 2.97 | 5.49 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.7 | 4.15 | 2.83 | 6.99 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.43 | 5.78 | 4.81 | 7.59 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.24 | 6.27 | 3.98 | 8.37 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.85 | 7.43 | 3.19 | 10.48 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.38 | 10.29 | 4.99 | 9.82 |
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