- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 70%
- Current Weather
- 11.0°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Ernest Islands
Is Ernest Islands a good place to live?
Ernest Islands is home to roughly 486 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ernest Islands scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 70% green space.
Schools: Ernest Islands 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 $505K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ernest Islands 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
- Safety91
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $69K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +19.1%
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Ernest Islands?
- Children living in Ernest Islands are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Ernest Islands?
- 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 population of Ernest Islands?
- Ernest Islands has 486 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Ernest Islands?
- The estimated median property value in Ernest Islands is $505K. Median weekly rent is $250/week.
- Where is Ernest Islands?
- Ernest Islands is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Ernest Islands a good place to live?
- Ernest Islands scores 54/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Ernest Islands
Schools in zone for Ernest Islands
Children living in Ernest Islands have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ernest Islands. 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.
Ernest Islands Weather
Current conditions: 11.0°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 17.68 | 11.48 | 5.8 | 9.88 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.15 | 11.72 | 7.11 | 9.34 |
| 🍂 Mar | 14.74 | 10.11 | 7.44 | 7.24 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.11 | 9.67 | 7.3 | 5.69 |
| 🍂 May | 12.09 | 8.38 | 6.48 | 4.07 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.27 | 6.86 | 5.08 | 4.97 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.52 | 6.56 | 6.24 | 4.54 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.56 | 6.31 | 7.22 | 6.44 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.93 | 6.75 | 9.74 | 7.52 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.2 | 7.57 | 6.83 | 6.89 |
| 🌸 Nov | 13.6 | 8.1 | 5.3 | 9.19 |
| ☀️ Dec | 15.8 | 10.12 | 8.2 | 8.39 |
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