- Est. Median Value
- $571K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $173/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 30%
- Current Weather
- 2.0°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Castle Downs
Is Castle Downs a good place to live?
Castle Downs is home to roughly 1,509 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Castle Downs scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 30% green space.
Schools: Castle Downs 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 $571K, and weekly rent typically sits around $173.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Castle Downs 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
- Safety85
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $571K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $173/wk
- Median HH Income
- $66K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.8%
- 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 Castle Downs
Schools in zone for Castle Downs
Children living in Castle Downs 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
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Castle Downs Weather
Current conditions: 2.0°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.12 | 9.62 | 3.86 | 10.33 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.82 | 9.32 | 5.07 | 10.02 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.14 | 7.07 | 5.34 | 8.56 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.38 | 6.18 | 3.98 | 7.56 |
| 🍂 May | 10.83 | 3.77 | 4.19 | 5.12 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.24 | 1.45 | 3.25 | 6.13 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.29 | 1.24 | 3.81 | 5.81 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.58 | 1.86 | 3.6 | 7.16 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.58 | 3.61 | 6.58 | 8.12 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.81 | 4.41 | 5.29 | 8.55 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.44 | 5.25 | 4.84 | 9.81 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.44 | 8.64 | 5.12 | 10.02 |
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