- Est. Median Value
- $608K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 20%
- Current Weather
- 13.0°C
- Median Age
- 34 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Coldstream
Is Coldstream a good place to live?
Coldstream is home to roughly 1,467 people across 62.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Coldstream scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 20% green space.
Schools: Coldstream 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 $608K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 13.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Coldstream 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
- Safety50
- Amenities38
- Schools77
- Housing Affordability62
- Green space67
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $608K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $90K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -5.4%
- 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 Coldstream?
- Children living in Coldstream are in zone for Geraldine Primary School, Winchester Rural School, Geraldine High School, St Joseph's School (Temuka), Opihi College, 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 Coldstream?
- 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 Coldstream?
- The postcode for Coldstream is 7773.
- What is the population of Coldstream?
- Coldstream has 1,467 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Coldstream?
- The estimated median property value in Coldstream is $608K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Coldstream?
- Coldstream is in Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Coldstream a good place to live?
- Coldstream scores 54/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Coldstream
Schools in zone for Coldstream
Children living in Coldstream have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Geraldine Primary School
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 8
Winchester Rural School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 7
Geraldine High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 613 · decile 8
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 6
Opihi College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 282 · decile 5
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 Coldstream. 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.
Coldstream Weather
Current conditions: 13.0°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.58 | 12.31 | 2.09 | 11.59 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.47 | 11.84 | 2.26 | 10.68 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.2 | 9.06 | 2.31 | 8.8 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.63 | 7.52 | 2.29 | 7.8 |
| 🍂 May | 13.71 | 4.7 | 1.77 | 6.2 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.19 | 2.98 | 1.97 | 5.56 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.97 | 1.43 | 3.76 | 6.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.44 | 1.37 | 1.25 | 7.96 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.44 | 4.58 | 2.07 | 8.84 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.55 | 5.92 | 3.17 | 9.76 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.16 | 8.46 | 1.91 | 10.79 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.31 | 11.36 | 2.79 | 10.44 |
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