- Est. Median Value
- $956K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 77/100
- Green Space
- 42%
- Current Weather
- 5.7°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~48 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Charing Cross
Is Charing Cross a good place to live?
Charing Cross is home to roughly 900 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Charing Cross scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 77/100 and 42% green space.
Schools: Charing Cross has 7 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 $956K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Charing Cross has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Charing Cross 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
- Safety77
- Amenities10
- Schools85
- Housing Affordability39
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $956K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $111K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.7%
- 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 Charing Cross
Schools in zone for Charing Cross
Children living in Charing Cross have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Kirwee Model School
Contributing · roll 139 · decile 10
Darfield High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 823 · decile 6
Rolleston Christian School
Full Primary · roll 275 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Charing Cross. 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.
Explore Charing Cross
Things to do(1)
Greendale Fault
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Charing Cross Weather
Current conditions: 5.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.09 | 12.2 | 1.9 | 11.44 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.49 | 12.09 | 2.69 | 9.92 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.01 | 9.41 | 3.07 | 8.89 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.17 | 8.19 | 2.2 | 7.86 |
| 🍂 May | 13.89 | 5.59 | 1.52 | 6.21 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.47 | 3.99 | 2.48 | 5.37 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.91 | 2.77 | 3.56 | 6.44 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.98 | 2.64 | 2 | 7.82 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.86 | 5.78 | 2.55 | 8.74 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.36 | 6.32 | 3.32 | 9.82 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.79 | 8.42 | 2.29 | 10.78 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.86 | 11.14 | 2.7 | 10.22 |
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