- Est. Median Value
- $533K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 3.8°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Garston
Is Garston a good place to live?
Garston is home to roughly 1,233 people across 13.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Garston scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Garston 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 $533K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Garston has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Garston 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
- Safety85
- Amenities10
- Schools52
- Housing Affordability70
- Green space34
- Community56
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $533K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.0%
- 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 Garston?
- Children living in Garston 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 Garston?
- 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 Garston?
- The postcode for Garston is 9793.
- What is the population of Garston?
- Garston has 1,233 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Garston?
- The estimated median property value in Garston is $533K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Garston?
- Garston is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Garston a good place to live?
- Garston scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Garston
Schools in zone for Garston
Children living in Garston 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 Garston. 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 Garston that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Garston School
Full Primary · roll 25 · decile 8 · 0.4 km away
Eat & Drink in Garston
Places to eat & drink(1)
The Coffee Bomb
Shops in Garston
Shops(1)
Garston Stables
Stay in Garston
Places to stay(1)
Garston Hotel
Garston Weather
Current conditions: 3.8°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.65 | 11.41 | 3.77 | 10.64 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.36 | 10.63 | 3.94 | 9.97 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.59 | 8.81 | 4.28 | 9.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.53 | 6.93 | 4.09 | 7.73 |
| 🍂 May | 11.52 | 4.34 | 3.93 | 5.49 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.77 | 2.23 | 3.21 | 5.85 |
| ❄️ Jul | 7.24 | 1.32 | 4.37 | 5.19 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.5 | 1.16 | 4.42 | 7.21 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.38 | 3.02 | 6.75 | 7.76 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.53 | 4.31 | 5.33 | 8.89 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.25 | 7.29 | 4.18 | 9.69 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.19 | 10.46 | 4.94 | 10.73 |
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