- Est. Median Value
- $518K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 72/100
- Green Space
- 11%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~53 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Invercargill
Is Invercargill a good place to live?
Invercargill is home to roughly 1,278 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Invercargill scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 72/100 and 11% green space.
Schools: Invercargill has 25 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 $518K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Invercargill has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Invercargill 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
- Safety72
- Amenities46
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability72
- Green space36
- Community10
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $518K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $55K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -6.4%
- 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 Invercargill
Schools in zone for Invercargill
Children living in Invercargill have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Invercargill Middle School
Contributing · roll 157 · 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
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Invercargill. 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 Invercargill that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 154 · decile 5 · 0.6 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1109 · decile 7 · 1.2 km away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 1.2 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1101 · decile 7 · 1.8 km away
Waihopai School
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 8 · 1.8 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Teen Parent Unit · 2.0 km away
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 7 · 2.0 km away
Windsor North School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8 · 2.2 km away
Newfield Park School
Contributing · roll 206 · decile 3 · 2.3 km away
Ascot Community School
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
New River Primary
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 1 · 2.6 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Contributing · roll 251 · decile 2 · 2.6 km away
Waverley Park School
Contributing · roll 252 · decile 4 · 2.9 km away
Salford School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
Aurora College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 631 · decile 2 · 3.2 km away
James Hargest College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1893 · 3.3 km away
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Composite · roll 189 · decile 2 · 3.3 km away
Donovan Primary School
Contributing · roll 353 · decile 6 · 3.7 km away
Ruru Special School
Specialist School · roll 126 · decile 4 · 3.9 km away
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
Explore Invercargill
Things to do(3)
Classic Motorcycles Mecca
Chiaroni Gallery
He Waka Tuia Art + Museum
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(1)
Awanui Labs
Eat & Drink in Invercargill
Places to eat & drink(19)
Lone Star
Speights Ale House
Waxy O'Shea's
Amigos
Tuatara
Temptations
auction house
The Batch Cafe
Thai Opal
The Batch
Black Shag
Invercargill Working Men's Club Inc Restaurant and Bar
Bombay Palace
The Rocks
Majestic
Korean Bob
Mama San
Indian at the Crescent
The Pig Station
Stay in Invercargill
Places to stay(8)
Tuatara Backpackers Lodge
Kelvin Hotel
Victoria Railway Hotel
Ibis Styles Hotel Invercargill
Quest serviced Apartments
The Grand
Townsman Motor Lodge
Birchwood Manor
Invercargill Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, broken 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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