- Est. Median Value
- $781K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $488/wk
- Safety Score
- 86/100
- Green Space
- 36%
- Current Weather
- 9.4°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~39 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Brightwater
Is Brightwater a good place to live?
Brightwater is home to roughly 2,280 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Brightwater scores 75 out of 100, with a safety score of 86/100 and 36% green space.
Schools: Brightwater has 5 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 $781K, and weekly rent typically sits around $488.
Lifestyle: Brightwater has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Brightwater 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
- Safety86
- Amenities92
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $781K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $488/wk
- Median HH Income
- $104K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.9%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Brightwater
Schools in zone for Brightwater
Children living in Brightwater 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
Brightwater School
Contributing · roll 234 · decile 9
Waimea Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 546 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Brightwater. 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 Brightwater that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Hope School
Contributing · roll 87 · decile 9 · 2.5 km away
Ranzau School
Contributing · roll 101 · decile 9 · 4.0 km away
Explore Brightwater
Things to do(8)
Ernest Rutherford Memorial, Brightwater
Lord Rutherford Park
Wanderers Community Sports Club
Two Rivers Walkway
Outdorable
Snowden's Bush Scenic Reserve
Wanderers Community Gym
Edencourt Equestrian Centre
Parks & green spaces(4)
Lord Rutherford Park
Two Rivers Walkway
Outdorable
Snowden's Bush Scenic Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Brightwater
Places to eat & drink(12)
Brightwater Hotel
Brightwater Hotel
Sprig & Fern Tavern
Headquarters Café & Bar
Sprig + Fern Brightwater
FreshBake
HQ Cafe & Bar
Sprig and Fern
The Local
Duo
Tasteology Old Post Office
Crossroad's Restaurant
Tradies & Services in Brightwater
Tradies & services(10)
Ace Engineering
Alltrax NZ Race, Rally, Restoration
BuyRight Firewood & Landscapes
Clements Water Services
Ellis St Auto Repairs
Ferroscan Services
Nelson Earthworks Ltd
Ray Rennie Automotive
Tony's Engineering
Truck Build NZ
Shops in Brightwater
Shops(7)
Ferretti Growers
Four Square
Four Square Brightwater
Juicies
Lowes Orchard
McGlashen Pottery
Super Liquor
Beauty & Fitness in Brightwater
Beauty & fitness(8)
Barefaced Beauty
Blades Hairdressing
Devine Beauty Nelson
Edencourt Equestrian Centre
Pjs House of Fades Barbershop
Scissor Art
Wanderers Community Gym
Wanderers Community Sports Club
Professional Services in Brightwater
Professional services(3)
Cossey Build
Keep It Simple Solutions
TDF Solutions
Stay in Brightwater
Places to stay(3)
Teapot Valley Christian Camp
Brightwater Motor Inn
The Last Straw Cottage
Brightwater Weather
Current conditions: 9.4°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.11 | 14.14 | 1.95 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.83 | 13.48 | 2.44 | 11.22 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.85 | 11.19 | 1.81 | 10.4 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.65 | 10.11 | 3.77 | 8.36 |
| 🍂 May | 15.06 | 7.74 | 4.6 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.43 | 5.87 | 3.56 | 6.94 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.91 | 5.21 | 1.56 | 7.35 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.81 | 4.71 | 2.66 | 8.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.1 | 7.14 | 2.08 | 9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.53 | 8.22 | 3.97 | 10.42 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.15 | 10.25 | 2.63 | 11.11 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.51 | 13.57 | 2.37 | 11.51 |
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