- Est. Median Value
- $721K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $370/wk
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 2.3°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~70 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Flaxton
Is Flaxton a good place to live?
Flaxton is home to roughly 969 people across 13.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Flaxton scores 41 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Flaxton has 12 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 $721K, and weekly rent typically sits around $370.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Flaxton 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
- Safety55
- Amenities20
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability52
- Green space10
- Community33
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $721K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $370/wk
- Median HH Income
- $106K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.5%
- 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 Flaxton?
- Children living in Flaxton are in zone for Kaiapoi High School, Christchurch Adventist School, Marian College, Southbrook School, St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi), Rangiora New Life School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Flaxton?
- 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 Flaxton?
- The postcode for Flaxton is 7691.
- What is the population of Flaxton?
- Flaxton has 969 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Flaxton?
- The estimated median property value in Flaxton is $721K. Median weekly rent is $370/week.
- Where is Flaxton?
- Flaxton is in Waimakariri, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Flaxton a good place to live?
- Flaxton scores 41/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Flaxton
Schools in zone for Flaxton
Children living in Flaxton have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kaiapoi High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1072 · decile 6
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
Southbrook School
Full Primary · roll 247 · decile 7
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Full Primary · roll 195 · decile 7
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 Flaxton. 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Flaxton that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Full Primary · roll 180 · decile 6 · 2.1 km away
Kaiapoi Borough School
Full Primary · roll 359 · decile 6 · 3.0 km away
Kaiapoi North School
Full Primary · roll 502 · decile 5 · 3.1 km away
Woodend School
Full Primary · roll 573 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
Karanga Mai Young Parents College
Teen Parent Unit · decile 6 · 3.8 km away
Ōhoka School
Full Primary · roll 219 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Tradies & Services in Flaxton
Tradies & services(5)
BG Cooke Construction Ltd
Classic Heating Cooking Living
EDR Contracting Ltd
North Canterbury Fencing
Steve Allan Customs
Shops in Flaxton
Shops(2)
Graceworks Salvage Supplies Ltd
Making Gardens Affordable
Beauty & Fitness in Flaxton
Beauty & fitness(1)
I Nailed It, by Sarah
Professional Services in Flaxton
Professional services(2)
Flaxton Equestrian Centre
Yesberg Insurance Services
Flaxton Weather
Current conditions: 2.3°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.47 | 13.05 | 1.58 | 11.9 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.45 | 12.59 | 2.3 | 10.41 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.79 | 9.61 | 2.22 | 9.11 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.07 | 8.29 | 1.78 | 8.26 |
| 🍂 May | 14.05 | 5.37 | 2.08 | 6.24 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.03 | 4.47 | 1.77 | 5.82 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.16 | 2.57 | 3.2 | 6.48 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.02 | 2.81 | 1.8 | 7.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.94 | 5.5 | 2.58 | 8.99 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.23 | 6.46 | 2.44 | 10.43 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.19 | 8.83 | 1.7 | 11.32 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.22 | 11.68 | 2.45 | 11.1 |
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