- Est. Median Value
- $882K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Safety Score
- 53/100
- Green Space
- 80%
- Current Weather
- 9.4°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~72 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Island Block
Is Island Block a good place to live?
Island Block is home to roughly 1,839 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Island Block scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 53/100 and 80% green space.
Schools: Island Block has 2 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 $882K, and weekly rent typically sits around $360.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Island Block 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety53
- Amenities35
- Schools35
- Housing Affordability43
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $882K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Median HH Income
- $101K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.1%
- 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 Island Block
Schools in zone for Island Block
Children living in Island Block have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Te Kauwhata College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 519 · decile 4
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Island Block that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Meremere School
Full Primary · roll 10 · decile 1 · 5.0 km away
Island Block Weather
Current conditions: 9.4°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 24.43 | 16.27 | 160.9 | 10.53 |
| ☀️ Feb | 24.12 | 15.94 | 138.43 | 10.25 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.92 | 13.38 | 71.33 | 9.79 |
| 🍂 Apr | 20.14 | 12.75 | 72.73 | 8.59 |
| 🍂 May | 17.34 | 10.27 | 111.77 | 7.52 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.37 | 8.83 | 101.5 | 7.07 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.48 | 8.28 | 152.1 | 6.7 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.75 | 7.21 | 98.83 | 8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.28 | 9.17 | 123.4 | 8.9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.7 | 10.38 | 118.67 | 9.58 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.65 | 12.16 | 137.03 | 10.2 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.46 | 14.69 | 125.9 | 10.59 |
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