- Est. Median Value
- $547K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $180/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 27%
- Current Weather
- 10.1°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Awatere
Is Awatere a good place to live?
Awatere is home to roughly 1,407 people across 56.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Awatere scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 27% green space.
Schools: Awatere 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 $547K, and weekly rent typically sits around $180.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Awatere 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
- Safety91
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability69
- Green space91
- Community78
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $547K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $180/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.4%
- 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 Awatere?
- Children living in Awatere 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 Awatere?
- 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 Awatere?
- The postcode for Awatere is 9773.
- What is the population of Awatere?
- Awatere has 1,407 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Awatere?
- The estimated median property value in Awatere is $547K. Median weekly rent is $180/week.
- Where is Awatere?
- Awatere is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Awatere a good place to live?
- Awatere scores 56/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Awatere
Schools in zone for Awatere
Children living in Awatere 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 Awatere. 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.
Awatere Weather
Current conditions: 10.1°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.1 | 10.1 | 3.26 | 10.49 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.67 | 9.7 | 4.45 | 9.91 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.95 | 7.61 | 5.51 | 8.54 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.64 | 6.55 | 3.5 | 7.31 |
| 🍂 May | 10.98 | 4.14 | 3.93 | 5.22 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.67 | 1.44 | 2.84 | 6.19 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.21 | 1.75 | 4.37 | 5.92 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.65 | 0.87 | 3.54 | 7.25 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.15 | 3.51 | 6.92 | 8.33 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.55 | 4.43 | 5.32 | 8.99 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.13 | 5.75 | 4.1 | 9.85 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.43 | 9.18 | 4.2 | 10.1 |
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