- Est. Median Value
- $623K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 37%
- Current Weather
- 1.7°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Coal Stream
Is Coal Stream a good place to live?
Coal Stream is home to roughly 918 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Coal Stream scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 37% green space.
Schools: Coal Stream has 2 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 $623K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 1.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Coal Stream 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
- Safety71
- Amenities38
- Schools68
- Housing Affordability60
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $623K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $65K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.7%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Coal Stream?
- Children living in Coal Stream are in zone for Craighead Diocesan School, Roncalli College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Coal Stream?
- 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 population of Coal Stream?
- Coal Stream has 918 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Coal Stream?
- The estimated median property value in Coal Stream is $623K. Median weekly rent is $300/week.
- Where is Coal Stream?
- Coal Stream is in Mackenzie, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Coal Stream a good place to live?
- Coal Stream scores 59/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Coal Stream
Schools in zone for Coal Stream
Children living in Coal Stream have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Coal Stream. 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.
Coal Stream Weather
Current conditions: 1.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.34 | 10.83 | 3.74 | 11.26 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.34 | 10.08 | 3.98 | 9.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.71 | 8.49 | 3.45 | 9.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.64 | 6.67 | 3.56 | 8.07 |
| 🍂 May | 12.72 | 4.13 | 2.12 | 6.82 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.44 | 1.23 | 2.38 | 5.58 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.4 | 0.48 | 5.07 | 6.03 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.38 | 0.96 | 3.05 | 7.63 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13 | 2.98 | 3.36 | 8.91 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.38 | 4.44 | 3.78 | 9.91 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.54 | 7.41 | 4.92 | 10.83 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.63 | 9.74 | 4.63 | 10.37 |
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