- Est. Median Value
- $456K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 57%
- Current Weather
- 3.4°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Fairfax
Is Fairfax a good place to live?
Fairfax is home to roughly 2,841 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Fairfax scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 57% green space.
Schools: Fairfax has 2 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 $456K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 3.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Fairfax 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
- Safety82
- Amenities20
- Schools54
- Housing Affordability82
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $456K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.2%
- 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 Fairfax
Schools in zone for Fairfax
Children living in Fairfax have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Fairfax. 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.
Fairfax Weather
Current conditions: 3.4°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.39 | 10.61 | 3.69 | 10.33 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.32 | 10.19 | 4.64 | 9.78 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.07 | 8.27 | 4.49 | 8.08 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.1 | 7.71 | 3.62 | 6.73 |
| 🍂 May | 11.87 | 5.53 | 3.61 | 4.56 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.86 | 2.99 | 3.15 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.31 | 2.88 | 3.72 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.52 | 2.98 | 3.18 | 6.7 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.52 | 4.83 | 4.87 | 7.77 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.6 | 5.55 | 4.58 | 7.91 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.95 | 6.46 | 3.24 | 9.68 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.73 | 9.54 | 4.51 | 9.63 |
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