- Est. Median Value
- $631K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 16%
- Current Weather
- 11.7°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~70 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Coutts Island
Is Coutts Island a good place to live?
Coutts Island is home to roughly 1,908 people across 12.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Coutts Island scores 43 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 16% green space.
Schools: Coutts Island has 16 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 $631K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Coutts Island has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Coutts Island 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
- Safety55
- Amenities10
- Schools83
- Housing Affordability59
- Green space52
- Community11
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $631K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $95K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- 0.0%
- 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 Coutts Island?
- Children living in Coutts Island are in zone for Emmanuel Christian School, St Bede's College, Papanui High School, Christchurch Adventist School, Villa Maria College, Pūtahi Belfast School, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Christ The King School (Burnside), Middleton Grange School, Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College, Marian College, St Joseph's School (Papanui). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Coutts Island?
- 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 Coutts Island?
- The postcode for Coutts Island is 8051.
- What is the population of Coutts Island?
- Coutts Island has 1,908 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Coutts Island?
- The estimated median property value in Coutts Island is $631K. Median weekly rent is $450/week.
- Where is Coutts Island?
- Coutts Island is in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Coutts Island a good place to live?
- Coutts Island scores 43/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Coutts Island
Schools in zone for Coutts Island
Children living in Coutts Island have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Emmanuel Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 287 · decile 8
St Bede's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 811 · decile 9
Papanui High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1444 · decile 7
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
Pūtahi Belfast School
Full Primary · roll 429 · decile 7
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Full Primary · roll 309 · 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
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Full Primary · roll 427 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Coutts Island. 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 Coutts Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Pītau-Allenvale School
Specialist School · roll 138 · decile 5 · 1.9 km away
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Ōuruhia Model School
Full Primary · roll 18 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 285 · decile 8 · 4.6 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Thursday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Thursday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 6 August
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Thursday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Thursday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Thursday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Christchurch City Council.
Explore Coutts Island
Things to do(1)
Bbq @ the Groynes
Parks & green spaces(1)
Bbq @ the Groynes
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Shops in Coutts Island
Shops(2)
Belfast Timber Ltd.
Blakefields strawberries
Coutts Island Weather
Current conditions: 11.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.52 | 13.32 | 1.16 | 11.94 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.64 | 12.86 | 2.13 | 10.47 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.92 | 9.84 | 2.14 | 9.24 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.19 | 8.61 | 1.97 | 8.33 |
| 🍂 May | 14.1 | 5.45 | 1.91 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.02 | 4.77 | 1.74 | 5.68 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.17 | 2.74 | 2.88 | 6.51 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.1 | 2.95 | 1.59 | 7.79 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.96 | 5.7 | 2.33 | 9.02 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.47 | 6.77 | 2.29 | 10.46 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.52 | 9.18 | 1.7 | 11.51 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.57 | 11.95 | 2.2 | 11.07 |
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