- Est. Median Value
- $405K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 9%
- Current Weather
- 5.4°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Glenavy
Is Glenavy a good place to live?
Glenavy is home to roughly 1,221 people across 77.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Glenavy scores 48 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 9% green space.
Schools: Glenavy has 3 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 $405K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Glenavy has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Glenavy 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
- Safety50
- Amenities10
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability93
- Green space30
- Community33
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $405K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $83K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.5%
- 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 Glenavy?
- Children living in Glenavy are in zone for Glenavy School, Craighead Diocesan School, Roncalli College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Glenavy?
- 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 Glenavy?
- The postcode for Glenavy is 7980.
- What is the population of Glenavy?
- Glenavy has 1,221 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Glenavy?
- The estimated median property value in Glenavy is $405K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Glenavy?
- Glenavy is in Waimate, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Glenavy a good place to live?
- Glenavy scores 48/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Glenavy
Schools in zone for Glenavy
Children living in Glenavy have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Glenavy School
Full Primary · roll 119 · decile 7
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Glenavy. 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.
Explore Glenavy
Things to do(1)
Water intake
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Shops in Glenavy
Shops(1)
MR gold buy and sell
Stay in Glenavy
Places to stay(1)
Glenavy Hotel
Glenavy Weather
Current conditions: 5.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.92 | 12.13 | 1.18 | 11.45 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.68 | 11.54 | 2.34 | 10.11 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.74 | 10.08 | 2.02 | 9.09 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.83 | 7.59 | 1.51 | 8 |
| 🍂 May | 13.43 | 5.14 | 1.08 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.71 | 2.84 | 1.44 | 5.63 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.12 | 2.69 | 3.37 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.08 | 2.44 | 1.29 | 7.66 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.57 | 4.86 | 2.38 | 8.69 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.85 | 5.84 | 3.03 | 10.28 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.2 | 8.58 | 2.36 | 10.57 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.48 | 11.3 | 2.23 | 10.54 |
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