- Est. Median Value
- $1.16M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $578/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 80%
- Current Weather
- 2.3°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Bottle Lake
Is Bottle Lake a good place to live?
Bottle Lake is home to roughly 207 people across 12.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Bottle Lake scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 80% green space.
Schools: Bottle Lake has 15 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 $1.16M, and weekly rent typically sits around $578.
Lifestyle: Bottle Lake has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Bottle Lake 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
- Safety61
- Amenities10
- Schools78
- Housing Affordability32
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.16M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $578/wk
- Median HH Income
- $131K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.9%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Bottle Lake?
- Children living in Bottle Lake are in zone for Emmanuel Christian School, Kaiapoi High School, St Bede's College, Christchurch Adventist School, Mairehau High School, Middleton Grange School, Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College, Marian College, Ōuruhia Model School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Bottle Lake?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Bottle Lake?
- The postcode for Bottle Lake is 8083.
- What is the population of Bottle Lake?
- Bottle Lake has 207 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Bottle Lake?
- The estimated median property value in Bottle Lake is $1.2M. Median weekly rent is $578/week.
- Where is Bottle Lake?
- Bottle Lake is in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Bottle Lake a good place to live?
- Bottle Lake scores 51/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Bottle Lake
Schools in zone for Bottle Lake
Children living in Bottle Lake have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Emmanuel Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 287 · decile 8
Kaiapoi High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1072 · decile 6
St Bede's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 811 · decile 9
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Mairehau High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 420 · decile 4
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
Ōuruhia Model School
Full Primary · roll 18 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Bottle Lake. 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 Bottle Lake that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
Full Primary · roll 578 · decile 9 · 2.7 km away
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Full Primary · roll 442 · decile 8 · 3.1 km away
Pūtahi Belfast School
Full Primary · roll 429 · decile 7 · 4.0 km away
Pītau-Allenvale School
Specialist School · roll 138 · decile 5 · 4.1 km away
Parkview Pārua
Full Primary · roll 372 · decile 6 · 4.3 km away
Waitākiri Primary School
Contributing · roll 520 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 5 August
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Wednesday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Christchurch City Council.
Explore Bottle Lake
Things to do(2)
Info Centre
Bottle Lake Forest Information Centre
Parks & green spaces(1)
Bottle Lake Forest Information Centre
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Bottle Lake
Tradies & services(3)
Affordable Roof Painting
CH Drainage
Foleys | North Christchurch
Bottle Lake Weather
Current conditions: 2.3°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.26 | 14.49 | 1.28 | 11.97 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.41 | 13.92 | 2.03 | 10.43 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.71 | 11.15 | 1.97 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.8 | 9.99 | 1.57 | 8.33 |
| 🍂 May | 14 | 6.76 | 1.64 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.14 | 6.72 | 1.74 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.06 | 4.3 | 2.54 | 6.26 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.7 | 4.24 | 1.51 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.64 | 6.56 | 2.09 | 8.97 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.06 | 8.03 | 1.75 | 10.46 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.39 | 10.25 | 1.78 | 11.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.46 | 12.96 | 1.81 | 10.99 |
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