- Est. Median Value
- $430K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Safety Score
- 77/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 5.0°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~49 crimes/1k/yr
light rain
Living in Georgetown
Is Georgetown a good place to live?
Georgetown is home to roughly 2,106 people across 1.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Georgetown scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 77/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Georgetown has 23 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 $430K, and weekly rent typically sits around $330.
Lifestyle: Georgetown has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Georgetown 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
- Safety77
- Amenities34
- Schools68
- Housing Affordability87
- Green space33
- Community11
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $430K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Median HH Income
- $67K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.2%
- 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 Georgetown?
- Children living in Georgetown are in zone for St Patrick's School (Invercargill), Southland Girls' High School, Verdon College, Southland Adventist Christian School, St John's Girls' School (Invercargill). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Georgetown?
- 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 Georgetown?
- The postcode for Georgetown is 9812.
- What is the population of Georgetown?
- Georgetown has 2,106 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Georgetown?
- The estimated median property value in Georgetown is $430K. Median weekly rent is $330/week.
- Where is Georgetown?
- Georgetown is in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Georgetown a good place to live?
- Georgetown scores 53/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Georgetown
Schools in zone for Georgetown
Children living in Georgetown have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 3
Southland Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1109 · decile 7
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Georgetown. 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 Georgetown that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Newfield Park School
Contributing · roll 206 · decile 3 · 0.7 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Contributing · roll 251 · decile 2 · 1.2 km away
Aurora College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 631 · decile 2 · 1.5 km away
Invercargill Middle School
Contributing · roll 157 · decile 3 · 1.5 km away
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 154 · decile 5 · 1.5 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Teen Parent Unit · 1.7 km away
New River Primary
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 1 · 1.8 km away
Ascot Community School
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 3 · 1.9 km away
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Composite · roll 189 · decile 2 · 1.9 km away
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 7 · 2.5 km away
Waverley Park School
Contributing · roll 252 · decile 4 · 2.9 km away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 2.9 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1101 · decile 7 · 3.0 km away
Windsor North School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8 · 3.1 km away
Waihopai School
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 8 · 3.1 km away
James Hargest College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1893 · 3.5 km away
Tisbury School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 4 · 3.5 km away
Salford School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Thursday (weekly)
- Recycling
- Thursday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 24 September
Check your exact collection days on the Invercargill City Council website →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Thursday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Thursday.
Collection data sourced from Invercargill City Council.
Explore Georgetown
Things to do(5)
Turnbull Thomson Park
Invercargill Marist Rugby Juniors
Rugby Southland
Marist Old Boys Rugby Football Club
Southland Stags
Parks & green spaces(1)
Turnbull Thomson Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Georgetown
Places to eat & drink(4)
Liquid Cafe
Mcdonalds South City Invercargill
KFC Invercargill South
Elegance at 148 on Elles Restaurant
Tradies & Services in Georgetown
Tradies & services(3)
Affordable Pest Solutions
Ben Electrical & Heat Pump
Montessori Invercargill
Shops in Georgetown
Shops(2)
Marta Filipino Store
South City Liquorland
Beauty & Fitness in Georgetown
Beauty & fitness(6)
Invercargill Marist Rugby Juniors
Marist Old Boys Rugby Football Club
Rugby Southland
Southland Stags
Truly Yours
Vertigo Urban Image
Professional Services in Georgetown
Professional services(1)
Ann McDowall
Georgetown Weather
Current conditions: 5.0°C, light rain
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.34 | 10.99 | 3.81 | 10.54 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.11 | 10.66 | 4.11 | 10.2 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.15 | 9.06 | 4.69 | 8.23 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.04 | 8.62 | 3.58 | 6.69 |
| 🍂 May | 12.13 | 6.41 | 3.64 | 4.8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.18 | 3.18 | 3.42 | 5.39 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.77 | 3.76 | 3.3 | 5.48 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.65 | 3.95 | 3.01 | 6.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.44 | 5.69 | 5.18 | 7.5 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.29 | 6.25 | 4.27 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.73 | 7.42 | 3.46 | 10.2 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.35 | 10.24 | 5.08 | 9.63 |
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