- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $600/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 53%
- Current Weather
- 0.2°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Cardrona
Is Cardrona a good place to live?
Cardrona is home to roughly 2,838 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Cardrona scores 67 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 53% green space.
Schools: Cardrona has 1 school 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 $522K, and weekly rent typically sits around $600.
Lifestyle: Cardrona has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 0.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Cardrona 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
- Safety91
- Amenities36
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability72
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport100
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $600/wk
- Median HH Income
- $121K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.5%
- 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 Cardrona
Schools in zone for Cardrona
Children living in Cardrona have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Te Kura O Take Kārara
Contributing · roll 315
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Cardrona. 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.
Explore Cardrona
Things to do(8)
Old gold workings
Gold workings
Cardrona Bra Fence
Ford Of Bruinen
Norman Smith Bridge
Real Guns New Zealand
Cardrona Equine Center
The Cardrona
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(1)
Cardrona Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Cardrona
Places to eat & drink(8)
Benny's Cafe
Cardrona Base Café
Cardrona Boundary Creek Hut
Captains Cafe, Cardrona Alpine Resort
Mezz Cafe
Cardrona Valley General Store
Cardrona Pub, Cardrona
Base Cafe
Shops in Cardrona
Shops(1)
Kind Farm Plant Nursery
Beauty & Fitness in Cardrona
Beauty & fitness(3)
Cardrona Equine Center
Real Guns New Zealand
The Cardrona
Stay in Cardrona
Places to stay(3)
Cardrona Mountain House
Cardrona Hotel
Cardrona Villas
Cardrona Weather
Current conditions: 0.2°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.43 | 8.98 | 3.15 | 11.44 |
| ☀️ Feb | 16.89 | 7.69 | 3.15 | 10.95 |
| 🍂 Mar | 13.39 | 4.45 | 3.99 | 9.35 |
| 🍂 Apr | 12.02 | 3.94 | 4.13 | 8.04 |
| 🍂 May | 7.59 | 1.56 | 3.5 | 5.8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 5.03 | -0.02 | 2.18 | 5.51 |
| ❄️ Jul | 3.35 | -1.98 | 2.92 | 5.61 |
| ❄️ Aug | 3.7 | -2.24 | 2.85 | 7.12 |
| 🌸 Sep | 6.64 | -0.46 | 9.44 | 7.75 |
| 🌸 Oct | 9.05 | 0.97 | 6.63 | 9.5 |
| 🌸 Nov | 13.37 | 4.16 | 3.22 | 11.15 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.77 | 7.79 | 4.83 | 11.48 |
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