- Est. Median Value
- $436K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $160/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 72%
- Current Weather
- 6.6°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~44 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Fox Glacier
Is Fox Glacier a good place to live?
Fox Glacier is home to roughly 816 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Fox Glacier scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 72% green space.
Schools: Fox Glacier has 2 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 $436K, and weekly rent typically sits around $160.
Lifestyle: Fox Glacier has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Fox Glacier 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
- Safety81
- Amenities28
- Schools72
- Housing Affordability86
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $436K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $160/wk
- Median HH Income
- $68K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -24.0%
- 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 Fox Glacier
Schools in zone for Fox Glacier
Children living in Fox Glacier have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
South Westland Area School
Composite · roll 120 · decile 5
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Fox Glacier. 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 Fox Glacier that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Fox Glacier School
Full Primary · roll 5 · decile 10 · 3.2 km away
Eat & Drink in Fox Glacier
Places to eat & drink(13)
The Last Kitchen
Cook Saddle
Café Nevé
The White Pub
The Bigfoot Bar & Restaurant
Hobnail Cafe
Betsey Jane
The Last Kitchen
Cook Saddle Cafe and Saloon
Cook Saddle Cafe & Saloon
Cafe Neve
Betsey Jane Eatery and Bar
Matheson Cafe
Stay in Fox Glacier
Places to stay(26)
Fox Glacier Campervan Park
Ivory Tower Backpackers
Heartland Hotel
Heartland Hotel Glacier Country
Lake Matheson Motel
Mount Cook View Motel
Roaring Billy Lodge
Fox Glacier Pod Hostel & Inn
Bella Vesta Motel
The Westhaven
Distinction Fox Glacier Te Weheka
Fox Glacier Lodge
Fox Glacier mountainview b&b
Farmhouse B&B
Fox Glacier Jade Hotel
Mt Cook View Motel
Rainforest Motel
Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
Distinction Fox Glacier Te Weheka Hotel
The Church at Fox
Bella Vista Fox Glacier Motel Accommodation
Sunset Motel
Westhaven Hotel Fox Glacier
Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
Te Weheka Inn
High Peaks Hotel
Fox Glacier Weather
Current conditions: 6.6°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.18 | 12.55 | 14.51 | 10.93 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.76 | 11.3 | 12.49 | 9.58 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.56 | 8.98 | 13.86 | 8.32 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.73 | 8.44 | 14.59 | 6.84 |
| 🍂 May | 13.55 | 6.1 | 15.77 | 6 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.45 | 4.79 | 7.44 | 5.79 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.71 | 3.15 | 5.99 | 6.51 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.4 | 3.11 | 12.39 | 6.62 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.86 | 5.05 | 20 | 6.32 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.19 | 5.97 | 15.41 | 8.45 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.8 | 8.36 | 12.31 | 9.43 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.12 | 11.42 | 15.31 | 9.71 |
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