- Est. Median Value
- $547K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 3.2°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Castlerock
Is Castlerock a good place to live?
Castlerock is home to roughly 1,314 people. 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 3.2°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
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
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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: 3.2°C, clear sky
| 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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