- Est. Median Value
- $846K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Safety Score
- 77/100
- Green Space
- 26%
- Current Weather
- 5.3°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~48 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Balcairn
Is Balcairn a good place to live?
Balcairn is home to roughly 2,520 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Balcairn scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 77/100 and 26% green space.
Schools: Balcairn has 4 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 $846K, and weekly rent typically sits around $360.
Lifestyle: Balcairn has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Balcairn 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
- Safety77
- Amenities10
- Schools72
- Housing Affordability44
- Green space86
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $846K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Median HH Income
- $68K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +21.7%
- 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 Balcairn
Schools in zone for Balcairn
Children living in Balcairn have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Rangiora High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1695 · decile 7
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Amberley School
Full Primary · roll 238 · decile 7
Rangiora New Life School
Composite · roll 459 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Balcairn. 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.
Explore Balcairn
Things to do(1)
Kowai Archives
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.
Tradies & Services in Balcairn
Tradies & services(1)
Man on a Bike - Amberley
Shops in Balcairn
Shops(2)
Jeanco Jewellers
Kiwi Superfoods Limited
Beauty & Fitness in Balcairn
Beauty & fitness(1)
Hypnotic Hair Boutique
Balcairn Weather
Current conditions: 5.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.81 | 12.31 | 2.16 | 11.72 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.18 | 11.92 | 3.48 | 10.19 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.73 | 9.09 | 2.63 | 9.02 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.13 | 7.96 | 1.77 | 8.16 |
| 🍂 May | 13.85 | 5.62 | 1.86 | 6.29 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.84 | 4.41 | 2.2 | 5.83 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.96 | 2.93 | 3.75 | 6.5 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.84 | 2.79 | 2.01 | 7.86 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.63 | 5.39 | 3.03 | 8.71 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.98 | 6.11 | 3.16 | 10.22 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.29 | 7.96 | 2.03 | 11.2 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.37 | 10.68 | 4.08 | 10.97 |
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