- Est. Median Value
- $618K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Safety Score
- 42/100
- Green Space
- 19%
- Current Weather
- 5.4°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~83 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Islington
Is Islington a good place to live?
Islington is home to roughly 960 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Islington scores 60 out of 100, with a safety score of 42/100 and 19% green space.
Schools: Islington has 18 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 $618K, and weekly rent typically sits around $380.
Lifestyle: Islington has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Islington 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
- Safety42
- Amenities100
- Schools68
- Housing Affordability61
- Green space63
- Community33
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $618K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Median HH Income
- $79K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.9%
- 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 Islington
Schools in zone for Islington
Children living in Islington have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Hornby High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1024 · decile 3
Hornby Primary School
Contributing · roll 255 · decile 3
St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
Full Primary · roll 166 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Islington. 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 Islington that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Gilberthorpe School
Contributing · roll 225 · decile 2 · 1.7 km away
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Contributing · roll 290 · decile 4 · 2.5 km away
Te Kura o Rātā Templeton School
Full Primary · roll 279 · decile 5 · 2.8 km away
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
Full Primary · roll 414 · decile 7 · 4.1 km away
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Contributing · roll 469 · 4.5 km away
Prebbleton School
Full Primary · roll 541 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
Our Lady of Victories
Full Primary · roll 251 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Knights Stream School- Mingimingi Hautoa
Full Primary · roll 629 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Full Primary · roll 585 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Explore Islington
Things to do(5)
Kix Taekwondo Christchurch
Leslie Park
Hornby Panthers Rugby League Club
GHR Racing
Bowls Hornby Inc.
Parks & green spaces(1)
Leslie Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Islington
Places to eat & drink(7)
Maryland Food Bar
The Crowded House Coffee Company - t/a Caffe 1808
Slick Burger
The Crowded House Coffee Company Ltd
The Swamp
Caffe 1808
Armadillos Restaurant
Tradies & Services in Islington
Tradies & services(29)
A D White Builders Limited
Advance Landscape Systems
Arbor-Tek
Auto Pro Car and Truck Servicing
Beattie Air Conditioning Ltd - Christchurch
Boundaryline Fencing Systems
Cashmere Engineering and Electrical Company
Central Heating New Zealand
Clevergreen Services
ENI Manufacturing
Hanham and Philp Contractors
Impact Outdoors
J & G Doors
Komatsu Christchurch
LandTest
Lsh Automotive
LSH Automotive Ltd
Performance Race Service
Sleepouts Galore
Spray Marks
Streamline Spouting Systems
Telelift Sales & Hire Ltd
TK Auto Services
Truckstops Christchurch Volvo
Tyre Owl
Unique Roofing
Viking Vehicle Servicing
Vistalite Canterbury
Winstone Glass - Retrofit Double Glazing & Glass
Shops in Islington
Shops(16)
Carters
CARTERS - Hornby
Foodstuffs Warehouse Hornby Christchurch
Foret
Istructures
Leeston Hire
Majesty Woods
Midland Brick NZ
Scaffold Solutions
Shands Outdoor Power
Spicecraft
Templeton butchery
the Bottle-O Templeton
The Outlet Shop
Thirsty Liquor Islington
Vassalli
Beauty & Fitness in Islington
Beauty & fitness(6)
Bowls Hornby Inc.
Forbidden Hair and Extensions
GHR Racing
Hornby Panthers Rugby League Club
Kix Taekwondo Christchurch
Laura Scott
Professional Services in Islington
Professional services(5)
AlanBoothConsulting
Cleanco Truck Wash
Cranetech Solutions
Precision Waterjet Limited
Trustline Food Compliance
Stay in Islington
Places to stay(1)
Alpine View Holiday Park
Islington Weather
Current conditions: 5.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.32 | 13.45 | 1.55 | 11.91 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.14 | 13 | 2.19 | 10.27 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.2 | 9.89 | 2.29 | 9.21 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.55 | 8.87 | 1.57 | 8.36 |
| 🍂 May | 14.24 | 5.55 | 1.69 | 6.12 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.14 | 5.36 | 1.87 | 5.35 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.29 | 3.28 | 2.66 | 6.46 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.35 | 3.18 | 1.5 | 7.77 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.29 | 5.74 | 2.08 | 8.89 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.05 | 7.01 | 2.14 | 10.36 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.3 | 9.34 | 1.95 | 11.49 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.41 | 12.14 | 2.18 | 10.83 |
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