- Est. Median Value
- $545K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 66/100
- Green Space
- 47%
- Current Weather
- 3.0°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~59 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Fairlie
Is Fairlie a good place to live?
Fairlie is home to roughly 918 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Fairlie scores 72 out of 100, with a safety score of 66/100 and 47% green space.
Schools: Fairlie has 4 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 $545K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Fairlie has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 3.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Fairlie 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
- Safety66
- Amenities88
- Schools74
- Housing Affordability69
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $545K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $65K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.7%
- 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 Fairlie
Schools in zone for Fairlie
Children living in Fairlie have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Fairlie School
Contributing · roll 136 · decile 6
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 6
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Fairlie. 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.
Explore Fairlie
Things to do(8)
The paca shack at Gem Alpacas
Alpaca Stud
The Local Project
Real Kiwi Horse Trekking
New Zealand ski school
Mackenzie Rugby Football Club
All Star Equestrian
Mclean Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Mclean Park
Healthcare(1)
Fairlie Health Care
Eat & Drink in Fairlie
Places to eat & drink(13)
Fridays
Eat Deli Bar
Carnigies
The little red fox
Mount Hutt
Little Bean South
Fairlie Bakehouse
Top Pub Fairlie
Mainstreet Cafe
Carnegies Restaurant and Bar
Red Stag
Eat Cafe Fairlie
Mount Hutt Chinese Restaurant and Takeaway
Tradies & Services in Fairlie
Tradies & services(5)
ArboristsTimaru.co.nz
Engine Performance Specialists
High Country Carpentry
Mackenzie Country Motors
Mackenzie Electrical
Shops in Fairlie
Shops(5)
Blank Space
Four Square Fairlie
Gibson Apparel
Mint Boutique
The Little Red Fox
Beauty & Fitness in Fairlie
Beauty & fitness(11)
All Star Equestrian
Boss Salons
Divine Hair and Beauty
Hair on Regent
Mackenzie Rugby Football Club
MoleMap
New Zealand ski school
Real Kiwi Horse Trekking
Remarkable Beauty
Remarkable Beauty New Zealand
The Local Project
Professional Services in Fairlie
Professional services(1)
PLAs Photo Factory
Stay in Fairlie
Places to stay(8)
Fairlie's Local Bar and Restaurant
Gladstone Grand Hotel
Quirky Cottage
Aorangi Motel Fairlie
Pinewood Motels
Fairlie Hotel
Mackenzie Motels
Musterers Accommodation
Fairlie Weather
Current conditions: 3.0°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 17.47 | 8.29 | 5.32 | 10.53 |
| ☀️ Feb | 16.62 | 7.53 | 3.69 | 9.95 |
| 🍂 Mar | 14.31 | 4.59 | 4.86 | 8.82 |
| 🍂 Apr | 12.71 | 3.87 | 4.6 | 7.61 |
| 🍂 May | 9.28 | 1.46 | 3.33 | 6.41 |
| ❄️ Jun | 7.04 | -0.18 | 2.78 | 6.29 |
| ❄️ Jul | 5.67 | -2.26 | 4.25 | 6.97 |
| ❄️ Aug | 5.72 | -3.24 | 3.04 | 8.36 |
| 🌸 Sep | 9.52 | -0.51 | 4.39 | 9.16 |
| 🌸 Oct | 11.35 | 1.2 | 6.6 | 9.55 |
| 🌸 Nov | 13.46 | 4.03 | 4.03 | 10.06 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.25 | 7.2 | 5.07 | 10.44 |
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