- Est. Median Value
- $547K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 6.0°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Castlerock
Is Castlerock a good place to live?
Castlerock is home to roughly 84 people across 87.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Castlerock scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Castlerock has 3 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 $547K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Castlerock 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
- Safety88
- Amenities20
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability69
- Green space16
- Community78
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $547K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Castlerock?
- Children living in Castlerock 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 Castlerock?
- 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 Castlerock?
- The postcode for Castlerock is 9730.
- How much do houses cost in Castlerock?
- The estimated median property value in Castlerock is $547K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Castlerock?
- Castlerock is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Castlerock a good place to live?
- Castlerock scores 53/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Castlerock
Schools in zone for Castlerock
Children living in Castlerock 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 Castlerock. 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 Castlerock that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Lumsden School
Contributing · roll 91 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
Northern Southland College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 214 · decile 7 · 3.1 km away
Castlerock Weather
Current conditions: 6.0°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.74 | 10.06 | 3.37 | 10.08 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.38 | 9.96 | 4.3 | 9.95 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.53 | 7.55 | 5.33 | 8.64 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.7 | 6.48 | 3.22 | 7.68 |
| 🍂 May | 11.13 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 5.1 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.5 | 1.23 | 2.92 | 6.21 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.54 | 1.22 | 3.52 | 5.87 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.9 | 1.8 | 3.13 | 7.2 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.92 | 4.11 | 6.81 | 7.92 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.19 | 4.67 | 5.04 | 8.69 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.06 | 5.84 | 4.17 | 9.63 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.1 | 9.16 | 4.32 | 10.01 |
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