- Est. Median Value
- $478K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 7.6°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Freshwater Basin
Is Freshwater Basin a good place to live?
Freshwater Basin is home to roughly 522 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Freshwater Basin scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Freshwater Basin 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 $478K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Freshwater Basin 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
- Safety85
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability79
- Green space10
- Community49
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $478K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $90K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +16.0%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Freshwater Basin?
- Children living in Freshwater Basin are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Freshwater Basin?
- 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 population of Freshwater Basin?
- Freshwater Basin has 522 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Freshwater Basin?
- The estimated median property value in Freshwater Basin is $478K. Median weekly rent is $400/week.
- Where is Freshwater Basin?
- Freshwater Basin is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Freshwater Basin a good place to live?
- Freshwater Basin scores 44/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Freshwater Basin
Schools in zone for Freshwater Basin
Children living in Freshwater Basin have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Freshwater Basin. 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.
Freshwater Basin Weather
Current conditions: 7.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.05 | 12.8 | 13.64 | 10 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.74 | 11.92 | 17.15 | 9.34 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.35 | 9.2 | 17.56 | 7.57 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.78 | 8.94 | 14.93 | 6.18 |
| 🍂 May | 13.42 | 6.78 | 14.74 | 5.24 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.52 | 5.42 | 8.01 | 5.2 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.44 | 4.6 | 9.5 | 5.66 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.96 | 4.38 | 13.76 | 5.59 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.32 | 5.43 | 22.65 | 5.84 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.62 | 6.68 | 18.24 | 7.07 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.8 | 8.06 | 17.84 | 9.49 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.15 | 11.51 | 17.2 | 8.53 |
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