- Est. Median Value
- $802K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Safety Score
- 70/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 5.5°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~55 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Fernside
Is Fernside a good place to live?
Fernside is home to roughly 1,374 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Fernside scores 57 out of 100, with a safety score of 70/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: Fernside has 6 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 $802K, and weekly rent typically sits around $360.
Lifestyle: Fernside has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Fernside 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
- Safety70
- Amenities48
- Schools84
- Housing Affordability47
- Green space42
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $802K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Median HH Income
- $120K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.3%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Fernside
Schools in zone for Fernside
Children living in Fernside have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Rangiora High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1695 · decile 7
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Fernside School
Full Primary · roll 260 · decile 10
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
St Joseph's School (Rangiora)
Full Primary · roll 172 · decile 9
Rangiora New Life School
Composite · roll 459 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Fernside. 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 Fernside
Things to do(4)
DSH Equine Therapy
Fernside Tennis Club
Jess Land Equestrian
Diamond Lodge Equestrian
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.
Eat & Drink in Fernside
Places to eat & drink(2)
The Delicious Market
The Bikkie Jar
Tradies & Services in Fernside
Tradies & services(4)
Canterbury Upholstery
Dennison Construction
Guaranteed Pest Control Limited
Window and Door Accessories
Shops in Fernside
Shops(7)
Ashley Hollow Country Products
Canterbury Home Kill
Fernside Microfarm
Fernside Trees
Flourish Gift and Garden
Magnify NZ Ltd
Mount Thomas Road Nurseries
Beauty & Fitness in Fernside
Beauty & fitness(8)
Art and Soul Makeup by Melissa
Diamond Lodge Equestrian
DSH Equine Therapy
Fernside Tennis Club
Jess Land Equestrian
Lavish Hair Studio
Nailed it by Mell
Silk&Serenity Beauty Therapy
Professional Services in Fernside
Professional services(3)
Equiavia
Rangiora Light Aviation
Rangioraecoholidaypark
Stay in Fernside
Places to stay(1)
Rangiora Holiday Park
Fernside Weather
Current conditions: 5.5°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.97 | 12.26 | 1.72 | 11.65 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.55 | 12.03 | 2.55 | 9.99 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.1 | 9.02 | 2.35 | 8.98 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.24 | 7.73 | 2.02 | 7.96 |
| 🍂 May | 14.03 | 5.14 | 1.94 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.73 | 3.89 | 2.04 | 5.56 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.22 | 2.18 | 2.99 | 6.43 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.23 | 2.27 | 2.04 | 7.72 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.04 | 5.27 | 2.75 | 8.74 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.62 | 5.99 | 3 | 10.2 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.61 | 8.25 | 1.97 | 10.89 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.68 | 10.96 | 2.68 | 10.8 |
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