- Est. Median Value
- $473K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 83/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 9.1°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~42 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Carters Beach
Is Carters Beach a good place to live?
Carters Beach is home to roughly 1,446 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Carters Beach scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 83/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: Carters Beach has 4 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 $473K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Carters Beach has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Carters Beach 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
- Safety83
- Amenities10
- Schools57
- Housing Affordability79
- Green space43
- Community67
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $473K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $74K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +14.8%
- 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 Carters Beach
Schools in zone for Carters Beach
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Carters Beach. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Carters Beach. 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 Carters Beach that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Buller High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 364 · decile 5 · 3.7 km away
St Canice's School (Westport)
Full Primary · roll 141 · decile 5 · 3.7 km away
Westport South School
Full Primary · roll 232 · decile 5 · 3.9 km away
Westport North School
Full Primary · roll 199 · decile 5 · 4.0 km away
Eat & Drink in Carters Beach
Places to eat & drink(2)
Donaldos Cafe & Bar
Donaldo's
Stay in Carters Beach
Places to stay(3)
Carters by the Sea
Carters Beach Bed and Breakfast
Carters by the Sea Motel
Carters Beach Weather
Current conditions: 9.1°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.53 | 14.36 | 6.79 | 11.67 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.53 | 13.11 | 4.84 | 11.01 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.28 | 11.72 | 8.71 | 8.88 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.61 | 11.27 | 8.18 | 7.76 |
| 🍂 May | 14.67 | 9.36 | 9.91 | 5.8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.69 | 7.95 | 6.23 | 6.75 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.62 | 6.79 | 4.68 | 6.72 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.32 | 6.12 | 9.64 | 7.57 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.73 | 8.49 | 8.96 | 7.75 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.41 | 8.74 | 8.57 | 9.3 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.92 | 10.01 | 6.69 | 9.87 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.22 | 13.03 | 8.57 | 10.08 |
Carters Beach Community
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