- Est. Median Value
- $501K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 29/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 12.2°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~96 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Elgin
Is Elgin a good place to live?
Elgin is home to roughly 3,822 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Elgin scores 31 out of 100, with a safety score of 29/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Elgin has 24 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 $501K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Elgin has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 12.2°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
- Safety29
- Amenities10
- Schools49
- Housing Affordability75
- Green space10
- Community10
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $501K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $64K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.3%
- 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.
Campion College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 489 · decile 6
Gisborne Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 504 · decile 4
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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).
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou
Composite · roll 83 · 0.1 km away
Elgin School
Contributing · roll 37 · decile 1 · 0.5 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Composite · roll 177 · decile 2 · 1.1 km away
Te Hapara School
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 2 · 1.1 km away
Gisborne Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 798 · decile 3 · 1.3 km away
Gisborne Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 716 · decile 2 · 1.3 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 219 · decile 5 · 1.3 km away
Awapuni School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 295 · decile 3 · 1.6 km away
Lytton High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 572 · decile 1 · 1.8 km away
TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
Composite · roll 212 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
Riverdale School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 1 · 1.8 km away
Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 1.8 km away
Sonrise Christian School
Composite · roll 148 · decile 5 · 1.9 km away
Turanganui-A-Kiwa Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 2.3 km away
Tūranga Tangata Rite
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 25 · 2.6 km away
Mangapapa School
Contributing · roll 385 · decile 4 · 2.6 km away
Makaraka School
Contributing · roll 98 · decile 5 · 3.1 km away
Gisborne Central School
Contributing · roll 350 · decile 6 · 3.2 km away
Te Wharau School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 321 · decile 2 · 4.4 km away
Ilminster Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 314 · decile 1 · 4.6 km away
Kaiti School
Contributing · roll 409 · decile 1 · 4.8 km away
Makauri School
Contributing · roll 153 · decile 8 · 5.0 km away
Eat & Drink in Elgin
Places to eat & drink(1)
Elgin Fish Shop
Shops in Elgin
Shops(3)
Elgin Butchery
Elgin Shop N' Save
Four Square
Elgin Weather
Current conditions: 12.2°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.74 | 15.47 | 6.08 | 9.74 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.51 | 15.27 | 7.44 | 9.67 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.58 | 12.67 | 2.57 | 10.3 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.05 | 12.16 | 2.81 | 8.06 |
| 🍂 May | 16.2 | 9.69 | 3.21 | 7.29 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.29 | 8.9 | 7.93 | 5.58 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.53 | 6.34 | 4.14 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.62 | 6.25 | 2.39 | 8.31 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.15 | 8.37 | 3.94 | 9.69 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.99 | 10.13 | 3.04 | 10.05 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.37 | 11.93 | 4.45 | 10.31 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.7 | 15.11 | 5.89 | 10.28 |
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