- Est. Median Value
- $692K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $420/wk
- Safety Score
- 66/100
- Green Space
- 37%
- Current Weather
- 5.1°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~59 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Darfield
Is Darfield a good place to live?
Darfield is home to roughly 3,249 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Darfield scores 76 out of 100, with a safety score of 66/100 and 37% green space.
Schools: Darfield 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 $692K, and weekly rent typically sits around $420.
Lifestyle: Darfield has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 5.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Darfield 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
- Safety66
- Amenities100
- Schools82
- Housing Affordability54
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $692K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $420/wk
- Median HH Income
- $106K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +16.7%
- 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 Darfield
Schools in zone for Darfield
Children living in Darfield 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
Darfield School
Contributing · roll 307 · decile 7
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
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 Darfield. 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 Darfield
Things to do(13)
Selwyn Archery Society
Troutlands flyfishing New Zealand with Martin Langlands
Canterbury Mini MX Club
Bm Fitness
Mchugh's Forest park
Darfield Gun Club
Malvern Squash Club
TM Dance World
Darfield Rugby Football Club
Darfield Bowling Club
Darfield Tennis Club
Malvern Netball Centre
Takemusu Aikido Darfield
Parks & green spaces(1)
Mchugh's Forest park
Healthcare(1)
Darfield Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Darfield
Places to eat & drink(18)
The Fat Beagle Cafe
Satkaar
Terrace Cafe & Bar
Thirsty Liquor Darfield
Kyannio Restaurant
Darfield Hotel Backcountry Bar And Grill
Doughboys Bakery and Cafe
Mug N Bean
Darfield Pizza
Darfield Bakery
Grain and Grape
Burger Revolution Darfield LTD
La Mexicana
Darfield Kebab & Souvlaki
Satkaar Indian Takeaway
Terrace Winebar & Cafe
Darfield Coffee
Dalethorpe House
Tradies & Services in Darfield
Tradies & services(14)
Advanced Upholstery ltd
Agman Engineering
Bowns Contracting - Hedge Trimming
Bray Street Engineering
Bridgestone Tyre Centre - Darfield
Darfield Automotive
Darfield Collision Centre
Heartland Sheds
Hunter Glass
Poulter Painting Co.
Rural Building Solutions
sKids Darfield
Stones Mechanical Services
Val Briggs Interiors Ltd
Shops in Darfield
Shops(11)
Darfield ITM
Darfield Village Meats
Four Square Darfield
Johnny Fresh Green Grocer
Kiwi Liquor
MacKidz
Scarlett Rose
Seeds of Change
The Buckland Plant Nursery - Darfield
The Woodshack
Trafco Hire Centre
Beauty & Fitness in Darfield
Beauty & fitness(20)
66 South Terrace, Darfield
Bm Fitness
Canterbury Mini MX Club
Darfield Bowling Club
Darfield Gun Club
Darfield Hair Boutique
Darfield Rugby Football Club
Darfield Tennis Club
Hairline Restorations Clinic
Holistic Skin Coach
Malvern Netball Centre
Malvern Squash Club
More For You
New Image Hair Studio
Selwyn Archery Society
Takemusu Aikido Darfield
The Beauty Lounge Darfield
The Holmestead Barber
TM Dance World
Troutlands flyfishing New Zealand with Martin Langlands
Professional Services in Darfield
Professional services(3)
Kathryn Taylor Photography
LPG4U
The Repair SHED
Stay in Darfield
Places to stay(3)
Darfield Motel
Darfield Hotel
Bel Air Darfield
Darfield Weather
Current conditions: 5.1°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.86 | 11.44 | 2.27 | 11.29 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.96 | 11.42 | 2.89 | 9.72 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.63 | 8.71 | 2.95 | 8.82 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.67 | 7.38 | 2.52 | 7.67 |
| 🍂 May | 13.3 | 4.93 | 1.69 | 6.22 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.97 | 3.28 | 2.3 | 5.47 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.45 | 2.12 | 3.67 | 6.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.52 | 1.7 | 2.47 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.33 | 4.91 | 2.79 | 8.6 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.93 | 5.76 | 4.3 | 9.58 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.31 | 7.58 | 2.4 | 10.45 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.3 | 10.42 | 2.68 | 10.06 |
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