- Est. Median Value
- $698K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $220/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 31%
- Current Weather
- 11.5°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Ferniehurst
Is Ferniehurst a good place to live?
Ferniehurst is home to roughly 166 people across 286.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ferniehurst scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 31% green space.
Schools: Ferniehurst 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 $698K, and weekly rent typically sits around $220.
Lifestyle: Ferniehurst has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ferniehurst 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
- Safety50
- Amenities10
- Schools41
- Housing Affordability54
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $698K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $220/wk
- Median HH Income
- $63K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.3%
- 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 Ferniehurst?
- Children living in Ferniehurst are in zone for St Joseph's School (Kaikōura). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Ferniehurst?
- 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 Ferniehurst?
- The postcode for Ferniehurst is 7384.
- What is the population of Ferniehurst?
- Ferniehurst has 166 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Ferniehurst?
- The estimated median property value in Ferniehurst is $698K. Median weekly rent is $220/week.
- Where is Ferniehurst?
- Ferniehurst is in Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Ferniehurst a good place to live?
- Ferniehurst scores 44/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Ferniehurst
Schools in zone for Ferniehurst
Children living in Ferniehurst have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Full Primary · roll 104 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ferniehurst. 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.
Eat & Drink in Ferniehurst
Places to eat & drink(1)
Parnassus Roadhouse
Tradies & Services in Ferniehurst
Tradies & services(2)
Blockhill
Merry Metal Works Ltd
Beauty & Fitness in Ferniehurst
Beauty & fitness(1)
Ninja Barber
Ferniehurst Weather
Current conditions: 11.5°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.3 | 12.74 | 1.4 | 11.35 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.05 | 12.42 | 4.22 | 10.27 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.89 | 9.55 | 2.91 | 9.06 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.02 | 8.18 | 2.15 | 7.98 |
| 🍂 May | 14.09 | 5.84 | 1.52 | 6.21 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.95 | 4.57 | 2.12 | 5.83 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.39 | 3.2 | 3.39 | 6.42 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.23 | 2.79 | 1.84 | 7.94 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.89 | 5.85 | 2.34 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.24 | 6.61 | 2.89 | 9.91 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.24 | 8.41 | 2.83 | 10.74 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.46 | 11.45 | 3.31 | 10.85 |
Ferniehurst Community
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