- Est. Median Value
- $565K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $390/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 16%
- Current Weather
- 7.1°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Highfield
Is Highfield a good place to live?
Highfield is home to roughly 3,639 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Highfield scores 60 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 16% green space.
Schools: Highfield has 16 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 $565K, and weekly rent typically sits around $390.
Lifestyle: Highfield has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 7.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Highfield 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
- Safety60
- Amenities58
- Schools75
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space53
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $565K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $390/wk
- Median HH Income
- $84K/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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Highfield
Schools in zone for Highfield
Children living in Highfield have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Highfield School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 7
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 205 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Mountainview High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 449 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Highfield. 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 Highfield that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Bluestone School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 5 · 0.9 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 827 · decile 7 · 1.2 km away
Waimataitai School
Full Primary · roll 458 · decile 6 · 1.3 km away
Oceanview Heights School
Full Primary · roll 106 · decile 2 · 1.4 km away
Timaru Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 157 · decile 8 · 1.5 km away
Grantlea Downs School
Full Primary · roll 297 · decile 5 · 2.1 km away
Timaru Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 498 · decile 6 · 2.4 km away
Gleniti School
Full Primary · roll 370 · decile 9 · 2.5 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 225 · decile 4 · 2.5 km away
Timaru South School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 2 · 3.0 km away
Barton Rural School
Full Primary · roll 181 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
Explore Highfield
Things to do(4)
Ranger School of Dance
Centennial Park, Timaru
myphysio
Timaru Dance Studio
Parks & green spaces(1)
Centennial Park, Timaru
Healthcare(1)
Highfield Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Highfield
Places to eat & drink(6)
The Village Cafe
Timaru Town and Country Club
Wicked Coffee Timaru
Shearer's Quarters Gift & Coffee Shop
Sunrises Engneering 2023 ltd
Benny's Again Restaurant
Tradies & Services in Highfield
Tradies & services(3)
Heartland Building
Thomson decorating ltd
Ultimate Exterior Plastering
Shops in Highfield
Shops(4)
Afri-kai
Graham Taylor Electrical
New World Timaru
Trena's Treasures
Beauty & Fitness in Highfield
Beauty & fitness(10)
Fountain of Youth Beauty Timaru
Hi Jinks For Hair
Lavish Beauty Studio
Magnetic Tattoo
myphysio
Ranger School of Dance
Ruby Tuesday
SOUL Hair Zone
Timaru Dance Studio
Unique Hair And Beauty
Professional Services in Highfield
Professional services(2)
Ajay K Joseph-Mortgage Adviser
Mike Pero Mortgages
Highfield Weather
Current conditions: 7.1°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.8 | 12.4 | 1.48 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.28 | 11.79 | 1.34 | 10.9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.63 | 8.98 | 2.37 | 9.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.74 | 7.5 | 2.24 | 7.75 |
| 🍂 May | 13.55 | 4.69 | 1.41 | 6.45 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.83 | 3.01 | 1.84 | 5.68 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.85 | 1.14 | 3 | 6.46 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.11 | 0.82 | 1.25 | 8.15 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.88 | 4.66 | 2.22 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.8 | 5.68 | 3.42 | 10.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.97 | 8.18 | 1.89 | 10.94 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.83 | 11.36 | 2.31 | 10.43 |
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