- Est. Median Value
- $568K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 11%
- Current Weather
- 12.3°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Invercargill Airport
Invercargill Airport is both the city's air gateway and, unusually for a New Zealand airport, the home of a world-class motorcycle museum that most air travellers don't have in their arrival plans and leave with in their memories. The Bill Richardson Transport World complex on the airport's doorstep holds the world's largest private collection of running motorcycles - around 400 of them - plus trucks, petroliana and automotive history presented with the obsessive curatorial enthusiasm of a man who clearly had good sheds and the determination to fill them.
The airport itself serves Invercargill with domestic services to Wellington and Auckland, the connections that keep the Southland economy's air travel moving and that give the airport the modest but functional infrastructure that a city of 55,000 at the bottom of the South Island sensibly maintains. The terminal is airport-sized for Invercargill's needs, which is to say honest about what those needs are.
The locality around the airport is the flat western Southland fringe: farming land, light industrial operations and the Transport World complex doing its international tourism business in a setting that the highway traffic passes at speed and should probably slow down for.
Invercargill's city services are minutes east. The motorcycles are available regardless of flight schedule.
Is Invercargill Airport a good place to live?
Invercargill Airport is home to roughly 1,278 people across 7.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Invercargill Airport scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 11% green space.
Schools: Invercargill Airport has 26 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 $568K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Invercargill Airport has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 12.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Invercargill Airport 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
- Safety85
- Amenities12
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space36
- Community89
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $568K
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Invercargill Airport?
- Invercargill Airport is on the western fringe of Invercargill, around 5 km from the CBD, with State Highway 6 running past the terminal on the flat western plain.
- What is Bill Richardson Transport World?
- Bill Richardson Transport World on the airport's doorstep holds the world's largest private collection of running motorcycles - around 400 - plus trucks, cars and automotive memorabilia. Open daily and well worth the stop.
- What flights go from Invercargill Airport?
- Invercargill Airport has domestic services to Wellington and Auckland. Check current schedules with Air New Zealand for the latest timetable and connections.
- Is there a rental car at Invercargill Airport?
- Yes. Major rental car companies operate from Invercargill Airport. Book ahead during peak periods when Southland events draw visitors.
- How do I get from Invercargill Airport to the CBD?
- By car, around 10 minutes east via Tay Street. Taxis and rideshare services operate from the terminal; check current bus connections with Environment Southland.
- Which schools are in zone for Invercargill Airport?
- Children living in Invercargill Airport are in zone for 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 Invercargill Airport?
- 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 Invercargill Airport
Schools in zone for Invercargill Airport
Children living in Invercargill Airport have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
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
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Invercargill Airport. 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 Airport that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Invercargill Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 1.0 km away
Invercargill Middle School
Contributing · roll 157 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 154 · decile 5 · 1.8 km away
Waihopai School
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 8 · 1.8 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1101 · decile 7 · 2.0 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1109 · decile 7 · 2.6 km away
Windsor North School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8 · 2.6 km away
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 7 · 2.8 km away
Donovan Primary School
Contributing · roll 353 · decile 6 · 2.9 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Teen Parent Unit · 3.2 km away
Ruru Special School
Specialist School · roll 126 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
Salford School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 8 · 3.4 km away
Ascot Community School
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 3 · 3.8 km away
New River Primary
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 1 · 3.8 km away
Newfield Park School
Contributing · roll 206 · decile 3 · 3.8 km away
Waverley Park School
Contributing · roll 252 · decile 4 · 3.8 km away
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 3.9 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Contributing · roll 251 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 3 · 4.0 km away
Otatara School
Contributing · roll 232 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
Aurora College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 631 · decile 2 · 4.7 km away
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Composite · roll 189 · decile 2 · 4.7 km away
Explore Invercargill Airport
Things to do(2)
Meteorological Enclosure
Invercargil Estuary
Parks & green spaces(1)
Meteorological Enclosure
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Invercargill Airport
Places to eat & drink(4)
Southern Lights
Koru Lounge
Southern Lights Cafe
Espresso Plus Cafe & Bar
Beauty & Fitness in Invercargill Airport
Beauty & fitness(1)
Invercargil Estuary
Invercargill Airport Weather
Current conditions: 12.3°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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