- Est. Median Value
- $580K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 78/100
- Green Space
- 9%
- Current Weather
- 9.7°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~47 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Blenheim
Is Blenheim a good place to live?
Blenheim is home to roughly 4,794 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Blenheim scores 57 out of 100, with a safety score of 78/100 and 9% green space.
Schools: Blenheim has 14 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 $580K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Blenheim has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 9.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Blenheim 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
- Safety78
- Amenities60
- Schools62
- Housing Affordability65
- Green space31
- Community33
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $580K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $73K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- 0.0%
- 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 Blenheim
Schools in zone for Blenheim
Children living in Blenheim have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Blenheim School
Contributing · roll 138 · decile 3
Bohally Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 532 · decile 6
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Blenheim. 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 Blenheim that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Mary's School (Blenheim)
Full Primary · roll 166 · decile 6 · 0.7 km away
Marlborough Boys' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1032 · decile 6 · 0.8 km away
Marlborough Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 973 · decile 7 · 1.1 km away
Whitney Street School
Contributing · roll 360 · decile 4 · 1.1 km away
Mayfield School (Blenheim)
Contributing · roll 95 · decile 2 · 1.3 km away
Richmond View School
Composite · roll 326 · decile 5 · 1.9 km away
Redwoodtown School
Full Primary · roll 298 · decile 4 · 2.0 km away
Springlands School
Contributing · roll 338 · decile 7 · 2.0 km away
Riverlands School
Full Primary · roll 172 · decile 6 · 2.7 km away
Witherlea School
Contributing · roll 383 · decile 9 · 3.2 km away
Grovetown School
Contributing · roll 65 · decile 7 · 3.6 km away
Te Pā Wānanga o Ōmaka Marae
Full Primary · roll 47 · 3.8 km away
Explore Blenheim
Things to do(4)
Millennium Art Gallery
Marlborough Children's Athletics
Athletic Park
Riverside Target Rifle Club
Parks & green spaces(1)
Athletic Park
Healthcare(4)
Lister Court
Prices Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy
TheSkinClinic Marlborough
Eat & Drink in Blenheim
Places to eat & drink(20)
Pizza Hut
Paddy Barry's Irish Pub
Raupō
The Taylor Restaurant
Fairweathers
Dolche
Poppy Thai
The Good Home Marlborough
The Bamboo Garden
Scotch
Quench
The Builders Arms
Village India
Clubs of Marlborough
The Secret Garden
Watery Mouth Cafe
Frank's Oyster Bar And Eatery
Marlborough Public House
5Tapped
Mango Indian & Malaysian Restaurant
Tradies & Services in Blenheim
Tradies & services(1)
6 Feet Above Ground Companion Gardening
Beauty & Fitness in Blenheim
Beauty & fitness(2)
Marlborough Children's Athletics
Riverside Target Rifle Club
Stay in Blenheim
Places to stay(9)
Chateau Marlborough
Scenic Hotel Marlborough
Koanui Lodge & Backpackers
The Grapevine Backpackers
jack’s backpackers
Blenheim Palms Motel
Lugano Motor Lodge
14th Lane
Tresco Apartments
Blenheim Weather
Current conditions: 9.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.26 | 13.4 | 1.28 | 11.04 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.77 | 13.05 | 2.09 | 10.75 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.15 | 9.97 | 1.9 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.29 | 9.3 | 2.79 | 7.5 |
| 🍂 May | 15.62 | 6.41 | 2.7 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.34 | 5.05 | 2.81 | 6.33 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.99 | 3.65 | 1.6 | 7.14 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.67 | 3.55 | 1.96 | 8.39 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.89 | 6.32 | 2.01 | 8.64 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.87 | 7.44 | 2.76 | 10.41 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.68 | 9.55 | 1.7 | 10.85 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.22 | 12.69 | 2.08 | 10.95 |
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