- Est. Median Value
- $525K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 8.4°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~44 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Grasmere
Grasmere is an Invercargill suburb in the western residential area, named for the Cumbrian lake that William Wordsworth wrote about at length, which makes it the only suburb in Southland with a direct Romantic poetry connection and a perfectly flat streetscape. Around 2,000 people live in Grasmere's solid western housing, in the established suburb that the city's western residential expansion produced in the mid-20th century on the flat, well-drained land that Invercargill deploys for suburbs with consistent reliability.
The suburb sits between the city centre and the western farming fringe, in the band of established residential Invercargill where the housing has the matured quality of sections that have been gardened for 50 years and buildings that have been improved by multiple owners. The street trees have done their decades of work, and the suburb has the settled character of an Invercargill neighbourhood that knows what it is.
The CBD is a short drive east, the western farming country begins a short drive west, and the Southland Stadium and the city's sporting infrastructure are nearby for the winter codes that Invercargill's community calendar centres on. The Invercargill Licensing Trust's suburban hospitality network serves the social requirements.
Local Invercargill primary schools serve the area. Wordsworth did not visit. The suburb carries his lake's name with cheerful indifference.
Is Grasmere a good place to live?
Grasmere is home to roughly 2,949 people across 1.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Grasmere scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Grasmere has 20 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 $525K, and weekly rent typically sits around $380.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Grasmere 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
- Safety81
- Amenities32
- Schools71
- Housing Affordability71
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $525K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Median HH Income
- $83K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.0%
- 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
- Where is Grasmere?
- Grasmere is in western Invercargill, a residential suburb around 3 km from the CBD between the city centre and the western farming fringe.
- What is Grasmere like?
- An established mid-20th century residential suburb in western Invercargill, with solid housing on flat sections and the city's services within easy reach.
- What is near Grasmere?
- The Invercargill CBD is a short drive east, the Southland Stadium is nearby for sport, and the western Southland farming country begins at the suburb's edge.
- What schools serve Grasmere?
- Local Invercargill primary schools, with the city's secondary colleges for older students.
- How do I get from Invercargill CBD to Grasmere?
- By car, around 5 minutes west via Tay Street or Balmac Street.
- Which schools are in zone for Grasmere?
- Children living in Grasmere are in zone for Donovan Primary School, Verdon College, Southland Adventist Christian School, St John's Girls' School (Invercargill), James Hargest College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Grasmere?
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Grasmere
Schools in zone for Grasmere
Children living in Grasmere have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Donovan Primary School
Contributing · roll 353 · decile 6
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
James Hargest College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1893
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Grasmere. 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 Grasmere that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Ruru Special School
Specialist School · roll 126 · decile 4 · 1.0 km away
Waihopai School
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 8 · 1.4 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1101 · decile 7 · 1.6 km away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 1.7 km away
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 1.8 km away
Windsor North School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8 · 1.9 km away
Salford School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 8 · 2.3 km away
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 7 · 2.6 km away
Invercargill Middle School
Contributing · roll 157 · decile 3 · 3.0 km away
Waverley Park School
Contributing · roll 252 · decile 4 · 3.3 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Teen Parent Unit · 3.5 km away
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 154 · decile 5 · 3.5 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1109 · decile 7 · 3.9 km away
Ascot Community School
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 3 · 3.9 km away
Newfield Park School
Contributing · roll 206 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Tradies & Services in Grasmere
Tradies & services(8)
46 South Tint and Customs
Grasmere Kindergarten
GWD Collision Repair Centre
Invercargill Collision Repair and Restoration
PBS Plumbers and Building Services
Road Runner Panel and Paint
Southern Concrete Cutting Ltd
Southern Mechanical Services
Shops in Grasmere
Shops(1)
Cow Yard Grooving
Beauty & Fitness in Grasmere
Beauty & fitness(5)
Carolvan Brows & Lashes
Hair by Bailey
Nails and Beauty by Mikayla
Nails By Kirsten
Petite Wolf Hair Studio
Professional Services in Grasmere
Professional services(2)
Alltyres Invercargill 2012 ltd
Celebrant Jo
Grasmere Weather
Current conditions: 8.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.64 | 10.85 | 4.07 | 10.7 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.4 | 10.37 | 4.26 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.18 | 8.77 | 5.11 | 8.36 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.1 | 8.34 | 3.33 | 6.89 |
| 🍂 May | 12.07 | 6.1 | 3.83 | 4.87 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.11 | 3 | 3.19 | 5.56 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.64 | 3.29 | 3.74 | 5.69 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.61 | 3.63 | 2.96 | 6.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.56 | 5.35 | 4.94 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.55 | 5.92 | 4.2 | 8.38 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.91 | 6.97 | 2.89 | 10.35 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.64 | 9.9 | 5.1 | 9.73 |
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