- Est. Median Value
- $738K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 43%
- Current Weather
- 4.8°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Elgin
Is Elgin a good place to live?
Elgin is home to roughly 1,398 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Elgin scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 43% green space.
Schools: Elgin has 11 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 $738K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Elgin has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Elgin 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
- Safety71
- Amenities20
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability51
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $738K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $95K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -4.7%
- 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 Elgin
Schools in zone for Elgin
Children living in Elgin have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
Ashburton Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 434 · decile 6
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Ashburton College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1411 · decile 6
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Full Primary · roll 242 · decile 5
Tinwald School
Contributing · roll 258 · decile 6
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Longbeach School
Full Primary · roll 157 · decile 9
Ashburton Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 262 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Elgin. 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 Elgin that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wakanui School
Full Primary · roll 97 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Hampstead School
Contributing · roll 305 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Explore Elgin
Things to do(3)
Rifle range
Ashburton Speedway
Ashburton Pistol Club
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.
Eat & Drink in Elgin
Places to eat & drink(2)
Smithfield Berries
Deluxe Cakes
Tradies & Services in Elgin
Tradies & services(4)
Leigh Abel Plastering
Milestone Homes
Tech1 Industries
Welshy Contracting Limited
Beauty & Fitness in Elgin
Beauty & fitness(3)
Ashburton Pistol Club
Ashburton Speedway
Rifle range
Professional Services in Elgin
Professional services(1)
Joanne McCloy Photography
Stay in Elgin
Places to stay(1)
Smithfield Cottage
Elgin Weather
Current conditions: 4.8°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.63 | 12.97 | 1.85 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.55 | 12.63 | 2.42 | 10.17 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.48 | 10.06 | 2.74 | 8.51 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18 | 8.52 | 1.98 | 7.71 |
| 🍂 May | 14.26 | 5.85 | 1.72 | 5.94 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.98 | 4.12 | 1.77 | 5.32 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.45 | 3.4 | 3.59 | 6.16 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.05 | 3.2 | 1.43 | 7.77 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.91 | 5.98 | 2.14 | 8.46 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.91 | 6.95 | 2.72 | 9.47 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.3 | 9.05 | 1.96 | 10.54 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.28 | 11.89 | 2.31 | 10.18 |
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