- Est. Median Value
- $807K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 66/100
- Green Space
- 14%
- Current Weather
- -0.4°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~59 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Emu Plain
Is Emu Plain a good place to live?
Emu Plain is home to roughly 91 people across 136.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Emu Plain scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 66/100 and 14% green space.
Schools: Emu Plain has 1 school 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 $807K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is -0.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Emu Plain 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
- Safety66
- Amenities38
- Schools60
- Housing Affordability47
- Green space47
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $807K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.3%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Emu Plain?
- Children living in Emu Plain are in zone for Amuri Area School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Emu Plain?
- 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 Emu Plain?
- The postcode for Emu Plain is 7395.
- How much do houses cost in Emu Plain?
- The estimated median property value in Emu Plain is $807K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Emu Plain?
- Emu Plain is in Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Emu Plain a good place to live?
- Emu Plain scores 51/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Emu Plain
Schools in zone for Emu Plain
Children living in Emu Plain have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Amuri Area School
Composite · roll 352
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Emu Plain. 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.
Emu Plain Weather
Current conditions: -0.4°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.54 | 11.88 | 2.51 | 11.11 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.13 | 11.58 | 3.49 | 9.99 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.36 | 8.83 | 2.74 | 8.94 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.44 | 7.19 | 1.83 | 7.95 |
| 🍂 May | 14.04 | 4.7 | 2.04 | 6.31 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.64 | 2.56 | 1.82 | 5.9 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.88 | 1.96 | 2.92 | 6.56 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.84 | 1.47 | 2.02 | 7.9 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.54 | 5.03 | 2.73 | 7.89 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.46 | 5.79 | 4 | 9.54 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.06 | 8 | 2.04 | 10.2 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.34 | 10.7 | 3.95 | 10.48 |
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