- Est. Median Value
- $1.01M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 70/100
- Green Space
- 14%
- Current Weather
- 2.1°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~55 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Harewood
Is Harewood a good place to live?
Harewood is home to roughly 1,323 people across 11.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Harewood scores 66 out of 100, with a safety score of 70/100 and 14% green space.
Schools: Harewood has 34 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 $1.01M, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Harewood has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Harewood 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
- Safety70
- Amenities100
- Schools85
- Housing Affordability37
- Green space45
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.01M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $116K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -4.5%
- 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 Harewood?
- Children living in Harewood are in zone for Emmanuel Christian School, St Bede's College, Papanui High School, Christchurch Adventist School, Villa Maria College, Breens Intermediate, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Christ The King School (Burnside), Cotswold Mātāhae School, Middleton Grange School, Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College, Harewood School, Marian College, St Joseph's School (Papanui). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Harewood?
- 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 Harewood?
- The postcode for Harewood is 8051.
- What is the population of Harewood?
- Harewood has 1,323 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Harewood?
- The estimated median property value in Harewood is $1M. Median weekly rent is $500/week.
- Where is Harewood?
- Harewood is in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Harewood a good place to live?
- Harewood scores 66/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Harewood
Schools in zone for Harewood
Children living in Harewood have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Emmanuel Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 287 · decile 8
St Bede's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 811 · decile 9
Papanui High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1444 · decile 7
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
Breens Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 277 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Full Primary · roll 309 · decile 8
Cotswold Mātāhae School
Contributing · roll 537 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Harewood School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 9
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Full Primary · roll 427 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Harewood. 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 Harewood that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Christchurch North College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 53 · 1.8 km away
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Contributing · roll 225 · decile 5 · 1.9 km away
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Contributing · roll 165 · decile 3 · 2.1 km away
Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School
Contributing · roll 282 · decile 9 · 2.1 km away
Casebrook Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 441 · decile 6 · 2.5 km away
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Burnside High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2738 · decile 9 · 3.3 km away
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Contributing · roll 151 · decile 3 · 3.3 km away
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 675 · decile 8 · 3.8 km away
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Full Primary · roll 441 · decile 9 · 3.8 km away
Waimairi School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 9 · 3.9 km away
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Full Primary · roll 450 · decile 10 · 3.9 km away
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Contributing · roll 313 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Papanui Primary School
Contributing · roll 225 · decile 6 · 4.0 km away
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 285 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Paparoa Street School
Contributing · roll 324 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Full Primary · roll 169 · decile 7 · 4.5 km away
Tūora Fendalton School
Contributing · roll 405 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Composite · roll 1640 · 4.7 km away
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 536 · decile 10 · 5.0 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Friday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Friday (fortnightly, varies by street)
Collection weeks vary by street in Harewood — use the CCC tool to confirm your exact schedule.
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Friday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Friday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Friday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Christchurch City Council.
Explore Harewood
Things to do(8)
Benmore Gardens Reserve
Canterbury Hockey Association
Jadon Dance
Action Kart Raceway
Harewood Radio Controlled Car Club
Body by Jan
Burnside Canoe Polo Club
Roto Kōhatu Reserve
Parks & green spaces(2)
Benmore Gardens Reserve
Roto Kōhatu Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Harewood
Places to eat & drink(9)
Black & White Coffee Cartel
TA Fish and Chips
The 5th Quarter Cafe
Flying Trestles Cafe
The Berry Shop and Cafe
WILD BEAN CAFE
St Dalfour New Zealand
Burger King
Copenhagen Bakery
Tradies & Services in Harewood
Tradies & services(25)
Ashby's Ready Mixed
Austin Contracting
Canterbury Concrete
Canterbury Kerb & Concrete
Compass Pool Centre Christchurch
Duff Hope Mechanical Services
Earthworks and Paving
Edwards & Hardy
Firth Christchurch
Good Brothers Plumbing
Goom Landscapes
Johns Rd Garage
Kevler Homes
Made Of Steel
Mike Downs Contracting
Mother Mary And Sons Ltd
PBI Electrical
Prometal Industries
Sinsulation Christchurch
Smith Crane and Construction
Sweet Home Quality Services
The Silver Frames Company - Steel Frames & Trusses
Tru-Line Civil
Tunnel Wash
Wilsons Traffic Management
Shops in Harewood
Shops(10)
Asia Pacific Importers & Exporters
Baier Group
Bunnings Warehouse
McVicar ITM
Potteryworld
Produce HQ
Smith Crane & Construction
The Crowded House Furniture Company Ltd
The Little Big Tree Company & The Little Big Trellis Company
Urban Paving
Beauty & Fitness in Harewood
Beauty & fitness(9)
Action Kart Raceway
Beauty & Elegance
Body by Jan
Burnside Canoe Polo Club
Canterbury Hockey Association
Harewood Radio Controlled Car Club
Jadon Dance
Just Hockey - Nunweek Park
Zaks Barber shop
Professional Services in Harewood
Professional services(6)
Belinda Lansley Photography
Duralloy Gears Ltd
EZU Auto
Oculus Design
The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust
Triple0 Medical Recruitment
Stay in Harewood
Places to stay(6)
jo kundan homestay
The Elms
North South Holiday Park
Highway Inn Christchurch
St. James Bed & Breakfast
The Highway Inn
Harewood Weather
Current conditions: 2.1°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.97 | 13.41 | 1.42 | 11.92 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.97 | 13.01 | 2.29 | 10.28 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.15 | 9.84 | 2.09 | 9.24 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.44 | 8.87 | 1.74 | 8.35 |
| 🍂 May | 14.24 | 5.45 | 1.9 | 6.19 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.14 | 5.09 | 1.85 | 5.46 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.28 | 3.1 | 2.73 | 6.5 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.29 | 3.07 | 1.6 | 7.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.21 | 5.78 | 2.41 | 8.92 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.89 | 6.99 | 2.32 | 10.37 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.01 | 9.25 | 1.77 | 11.48 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.1 | 12.07 | 2.2 | 10.86 |
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