- Est. Median Value
- $409K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 3.1°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Balfour
Is Balfour a good place to live?
Balfour is home to roughly 1,314 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Balfour scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Balfour has 2 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 $409K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Balfour has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Balfour 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
- Safety91
- Amenities10
- Schools59
- Housing Affordability92
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $409K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.5%
- 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 Balfour
Schools in zone for Balfour
Children living in Balfour have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Balfour School
Contributing · roll 65 · decile 10
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Balfour. 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 Balfour
Places to eat & drink(1)
Balfour Tavern
Tradies & Services in Balfour
Tradies & services(2)
Balfour Engineering
Square Up Building
Shops in Balfour
Shops(2)
Balfour Dairy and Post Shop
NZ Post Centre Balfour
Balfour Weather
Current conditions: 3.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.41 | 10.13 | 3.55 | 10.69 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.1 | 9.93 | 3.62 | 10.29 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.28 | 7.95 | 4.55 | 8.72 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.05 | 6.66 | 2.74 | 7.57 |
| 🍂 May | 11.43 | 4.3 | 2.73 | 5.27 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.44 | 0.96 | 2.84 | 6.31 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.44 | 1.26 | 2.78 | 6 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.33 | 1.5 | 2.73 | 7.3 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.67 | 4.09 | 5.55 | 8.35 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.94 | 5.01 | 4.05 | 8.94 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.65 | 6.04 | 3.24 | 10.14 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.78 | 9.41 | 3.97 | 10.21 |
Balfour Community
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