- Est. Median Value
- $1.21M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 74/100
- Green Space
- 24%
- Current Weather
- 6.7°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~51 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Clifton
Is Clifton a good place to live?
Clifton is home to roughly 1,881 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Clifton scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 74/100 and 24% green space.
Schools: Clifton has 15 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 $1.21M, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: Clifton has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Clifton 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
- Safety74
- Amenities12
- Schools77
- Housing Affordability31
- Green space79
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.21M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $142K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +14.2%
- 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 Clifton
Schools in zone for Clifton
Children living in Clifton have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Te Aratai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1277 · decile 3
Hillview Christian School
Composite · roll 545 · decile 7
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
Sumner School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 9
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Clifton. 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 Clifton that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 101 · decile 10 · 1.3 km away
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand
Specialist School · roll 99 · decile 10 · 1.5 km away
Te Raekura Redcliffs School
Full Primary · roll 246 · decile 10 · 1.8 km away
Mt Pleasant School
Full Primary · roll 372 · decile 10 · 2.7 km away
Heathcote Valley School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 9 · 3.5 km away
Lyttelton Primary School
Full Primary · roll 126 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
South New Brighton School
Full Primary · roll 370 · decile 4 · 4.8 km away
Explore Clifton
Things to do(3)
Sumner Coronation Garden
Sumner Surf Life Saving Club
Sumner Surf Lifesaving Club Inc
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.
Tradies & Services in Clifton
Tradies & services(2)
Rain Tanks NZ
Smart Connections
Beauty & Fitness in Clifton
Beauty & fitness(3)
Sumner Surf Life Saving Club
Sumner Surf Lifesaving Club Inc
Violet Underground Hairdressing
Stay in Clifton
Places to stay(1)
Sumner Panorama Apartment
Clifton Weather
Current conditions: 6.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.39 | 14 | 1.3 | 11.95 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.52 | 13.52 | 1.92 | 10.37 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.71 | 10.57 | 1.93 | 9.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.83 | 9.63 | 1.54 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 13.92 | 6.41 | 1.55 | 6.12 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12 | 6.42 | 1.82 | 5.44 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.07 | 4.3 | 2.58 | 6.19 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.82 | 4.02 | 1.48 | 7.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.75 | 6.16 | 2.11 | 8.9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.44 | 7.55 | 1.94 | 10.44 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.63 | 9.82 | 1.5 | 11.5 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.71 | 12.56 | 1.85 | 10.94 |
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