- Est. Median Value
- $438K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $318/wk
- Safety Score
- 76/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~49 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Heidelberg
Is Heidelberg a good place to live?
Heidelberg is home to roughly 2,205 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Heidelberg scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 76/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: Heidelberg 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 $438K, and weekly rent typically sits around $318.
Lifestyle: Heidelberg has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Heidelberg 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
- Safety76
- Amenities20
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability86
- Green space43
- Community22
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $438K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $318/wk
- Median HH Income
- $75K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.7%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Heidelberg
Schools in zone for Heidelberg
Children living in Heidelberg 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
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 Heidelberg. 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 Heidelberg that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Aurora College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 631 · decile 2 · 0.5 km away
Newfield Park School
Contributing · roll 206 · decile 3 · 0.7 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Contributing · roll 251 · decile 2 · 1.0 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1109 · decile 7 · 1.6 km away
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Composite · roll 189 · decile 2 · 1.6 km away
New River Primary
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 1 · 2.0 km away
Ascot Community School
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 3 · 2.2 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Teen Parent Unit · 2.3 km away
Invercargill Middle School
Contributing · roll 157 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 154 · decile 5 · 2.5 km away
Tisbury School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 4 · 2.5 km away
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Waverley Park School
Contributing · roll 252 · decile 4 · 3.4 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1101 · decile 7 · 3.9 km away
Windsor North School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8 · 3.9 km away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 3.9 km away
James Hargest College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1893 · 4.0 km away
Waihopai School
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Salford School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 8 · 4.4 km away
Explore Heidelberg
Things to do(1)
Elizabeth Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Elizabeth Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Heidelberg
Places to eat & drink(3)
Newfield Tavern
Maria's Pâtisserie Invercargill
Big Willys Sports Bar and Grill
Tradies & Services in Heidelberg
Tradies & services(1)
Bang Bang Building Ltd
Shops in Heidelberg
Shops(1)
Aunties Mini Mart Invercargill NewZealand
Beauty & Fitness in Heidelberg
Beauty & fitness(3)
Fake Barber Studio
Large as Life Tattos and Piercings
Retro Hair D-zine
Heidelberg Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, overcast clouds
| 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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