- Est. Median Value
- $917K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 38%
- Current Weather
- 11.7°C
- Median Age
- 55 yrs
~44 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Best Island
Is Best Island a good place to live?
Best Island is home to roughly 90 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Best Island scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 38% green space.
Schools: Best Island has 3 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 $917K, and weekly rent typically sits around $320.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Best Island 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
- Safety81
- Amenities10
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability41
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $917K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Median HH Income
- $52K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -11.8%
- 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 Best Island
Schools in zone for Best Island
Children living in Best Island have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Waimea College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1539 · decile 8
Waimea Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 546 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Best Island. 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 Best Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Appleby School
Full Primary · roll 144 · decile 9 · 3.2 km away
Tradies & Services in Best Island
Tradies & services(1)
KIWI Excavations
Best Island Weather
Current conditions: 11.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.16 | 14.02 | 1.45 | 11.8 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.27 | 13.58 | 4.98 | 10.13 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.88 | 11.23 | 1.71 | 10.28 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.67 | 9.92 | 2.91 | 8.52 |
| 🍂 May | 15.21 | 7.94 | 4.01 | 6.94 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.04 | 5.82 | 4.6 | 6.53 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.47 | 5.32 | 3.41 | 6.68 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.77 | 4.96 | 4.83 | 8.2 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.64 | 6.73 | 2.27 | 8.69 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.21 | 7.98 | 3.03 | 10.12 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.22 | 10.25 | 3.26 | 11.22 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.99 | 13.07 | 2.58 | 11.39 |
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