- Est. Median Value
- $634K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 66%
- Current Weather
- 7.0°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Fairton
Is Fairton a good place to live?
Fairton is home to roughly 1,152 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Fairton scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 66% green space.
Schools: Fairton has 8 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 $634K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Fairton has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 7.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Fairton 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
- Safety61
- Amenities10
- Schools77
- Housing Affordability59
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $634K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $116K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.7%
- 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 Fairton
Schools in zone for Fairton
Children living in Fairton have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
Ashburton Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 434 · decile 6
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Fairton School
Contributing · roll 30 · decile 6
Ashburton College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1411 · decile 6
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Full Primary · roll 242 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Ashburton Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 262 · decile 6
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Fairton. 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 Fairton
Things to do(1)
Ashburton Maize Maze
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Beauty & Fitness in Fairton
Beauty & fitness(1)
Ashburton Maize Maze
Professional Services in Fairton
Professional services(1)
Tegan Clark Photography
Fairton Weather
Current conditions: 7.0°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.52 | 12.23 | 2.32 | 11.29 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.01 | 12.01 | 2.59 | 10.04 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.07 | 9.29 | 2.81 | 8.7 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.42 | 7.94 | 2.13 | 7.83 |
| 🍂 May | 13.72 | 5.48 | 1.62 | 6.02 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.43 | 3.94 | 2.04 | 5.42 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.88 | 2.68 | 4.05 | 6.26 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.31 | 2.51 | 1.53 | 7.86 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.18 | 5.23 | 2.47 | 8.58 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.57 | 6.16 | 3.14 | 9.46 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.1 | 8.21 | 2.21 | 10.68 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.9 | 11.17 | 3.62 | 10.16 |
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