- Est. Median Value
- $492K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 87/100
- Green Space
- 21%
- Current Weather
- 4.7°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~38 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Caroline
Is Caroline a good place to live?
Caroline is home to roughly 2,151 people across 33.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Caroline scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 87/100 and 21% green space.
Schools: Caroline 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 $492K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Caroline 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety87
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability76
- Green space70
- Community33
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $492K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $103K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.4%
- 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 Caroline?
- Children living in Caroline are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Caroline?
- 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 Caroline?
- The postcode for Caroline is 9791.
- What is the population of Caroline?
- Caroline has 2,151 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Caroline?
- The estimated median property value in Caroline is $492K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Caroline?
- Caroline is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Caroline a good place to live?
- Caroline scores 50/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Caroline
Schools in zone for Caroline
Children living in Caroline have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Caroline. 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.
Caroline Weather
Current conditions: 4.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.7 | 10.08 | 3.03 | 10.14 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.34 | 9.95 | 3.94 | 9.92 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.4 | 7.58 | 5.25 | 8.56 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.66 | 6.5 | 3.1 | 7.6 |
| 🍂 May | 11.05 | 3.89 | 3.44 | 5.04 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.2 | 0.93 | 3.02 | 6.19 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.38 | 1.05 | 3.52 | 5.86 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.86 | 1.81 | 3.29 | 7.17 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.88 | 4.07 | 6.86 | 7.96 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.16 | 4.78 | 5.13 | 8.61 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.94 | 5.8 | 4.23 | 9.69 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.05 | 9.08 | 4.34 | 9.96 |
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