- Est. Median Value
- $560K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Safety Score
- 78/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 9.2°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~47 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Islington
Is Islington a good place to live?
Islington is home to roughly 1,200 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Islington scores 43 out of 100, with a safety score of 78/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Islington has 14 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 $560K, and weekly rent typically sits around $380.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.2°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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety78
- Amenities25
- Schools58
- Housing Affordability67
- Green space17
- Community10
- Transport18
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $560K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Median HH Income
- $68K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.2%
- 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 school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Bohally Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 532 · decile 6
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School Zone Checker
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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).
Blenheim School
Contributing · roll 138 · decile 3 · 1.0 km away
Mayfield School (Blenheim)
Contributing · roll 95 · decile 2 · 1.4 km away
Marlborough Boys' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1032 · decile 6 · 1.5 km away
St Mary's School (Blenheim)
Full Primary · roll 166 · decile 6 · 1.5 km away
Marlborough Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 973 · decile 7 · 1.9 km away
Whitney Street School
Contributing · roll 360 · decile 4 · 2.0 km away
Riverlands School
Full Primary · roll 172 · decile 6 · 2.3 km away
Redwoodtown School
Full Primary · roll 298 · decile 4 · 2.7 km away
Richmond View School
Composite · roll 326 · decile 5 · 2.8 km away
Springlands School
Contributing · roll 338 · decile 7 · 2.8 km away
Grovetown School
Contributing · roll 65 · decile 7 · 3.0 km away
Witherlea School
Contributing · roll 383 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Te Pā Wānanga o Ōmaka Marae
Full Primary · roll 47 · 4.7 km away
Islington Weather
Current conditions: 9.2°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.18 | 14.18 | 1.16 | 11.42 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.65 | 13.8 | 1.75 | 11.06 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.42 | 11.01 | 2.08 | 10.14 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.81 | 10.38 | 2.58 | 7.94 |
| 🍂 May | 15.3 | 7.7 | 2.38 | 7.04 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.29 | 6.39 | 2.77 | 6.58 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.74 | 4.93 | 1.8 | 7.17 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.3 | 4.78 | 1.65 | 8.64 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.47 | 7.61 | 1.96 | 8.85 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.19 | 8.48 | 2.85 | 10.69 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.97 | 10.46 | 1.4 | 11.18 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.24 | 13.34 | 1.85 | 11.47 |
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