- Est. Median Value
- $368K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $286/wk
- Safety Score
- 76/100
- Green Space
- 9%
- Current Weather
- 10.2°C
- Median Age
- 55 yrs
~49 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Blaketown
Is Blaketown a good place to live?
Blaketown is home to roughly 1,863 people across 3.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Blaketown scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 76/100 and 9% green space.
Schools: Blaketown has 7 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 $368K, and weekly rent typically sits around $286.
Lifestyle: Blaketown has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Blaketown 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
- Safety76
- Amenities10
- Schools56
- Housing Affordability100
- Green space31
- Community11
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $368K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $286/wk
- Median HH Income
- $56K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.1%
- 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 Blaketown
Schools in zone for Blaketown
Children living in Blaketown have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Blaketown School
Full Primary · roll 88 · decile 2
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School Zone Checker
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Blaketown that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Greymouth High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 531 · decile 4 · 0.8 km away
Greymouth Main School
Full Primary · roll 183 · decile 6 · 1.3 km away
St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
Full Primary · roll 212 · decile 6 · 1.5 km away
John Paul II High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 193 · decile 6 · 1.6 km away
Cobden School
Full Primary · roll 102 · decile 2 · 2.3 km away
Karoro School
Full Primary · roll 170 · decile 8 · 2.3 km away
Explore Blaketown
Things to do(2)
West Coast Rugby
Buller Gorge Swingbridge, Adventure & Heritage Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Buller Gorge Swingbridge, Adventure & Heritage Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Professional Services in Blaketown
Professional services(1)
Anywhere Business Network
Blaketown Weather
Current conditions: 10.2°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.23 | 13.65 | 8.14 | 11.25 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.89 | 12.5 | 5.39 | 10.54 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.39 | 10.57 | 9.14 | 8.82 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.67 | 9.47 | 7.47 | 7.12 |
| 🍂 May | 14.36 | 7.62 | 9.52 | 5.42 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.89 | 6.1 | 6.84 | 6.31 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.93 | 5.06 | 4.55 | 6.51 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.03 | 4.68 | 10.12 | 7.06 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.76 | 7.41 | 10.93 | 7.51 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.64 | 7.69 | 9.98 | 8.7 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.23 | 9.29 | 8.01 | 8.86 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.74 | 12.5 | 9.21 | 9.35 |
Blaketown Community
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