- Est. Median Value
- $718K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 8.9°C
- Median Age
- 54 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Kaikōura
Is Kaikōura a good place to live?
Kaikōura is home to roughly 2,316 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kaikōura scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Kaikōura has 3 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 $718K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Kaikōura has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 8.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kaikōura 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
- Safety50
- Amenities100
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability52
- Green space32
- Community33
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $718K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $60K/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 Kaikōura
Schools in zone for Kaikōura
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Kaikōura. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kaikōura. 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 Kaikōura that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Kaikōura Primary School
Contributing · roll 116 · decile 3 · 0.7 km away
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Full Primary · roll 104 · decile 5 · 1.0 km away
Kaikōura High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 194 · decile 4 · 1.2 km away
Explore Kaikōura
Things to do(24)
Fyffe House
Whale Watch Kaikoura
Tennis & Squash Courts
Kaikoura Community Gym
Kaikoura Museum
Harmon's Classic Car Museum
Kaikoura Bowling Club
Canterbury Underwater Club
Dance Fitness
Kaikoura Bridge Club
Smashclays
Soul Studio
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway
Takahanga Sport Facility
Kaikoura Kayaks
Kaikoura Rugby Club
Seal Swim Kaikoura
Rahui
Pure Fitness Kaikoura
Kaikoura Netball Centre
Daves Diving Kaikoura
Kaikoura Gymnastics Club
Kaikoura Squash Club
Anzac Park
Parks & green spaces(2)
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway
Anzac Park
Healthcare(1)
Kaikoura Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Kaikōura
Places to eat & drink(57)
Kaikoura Food Company
Sime's Kitchen
Slam Club
The Fluke
The Pier Hotel
Poppy’s Parlour
Groper Garage
Strawberry Tree
Flo & Co
Zephyr
Lobster Inn Tavern
The Craypot
The Why Note Cafe
Bernie's Diner
Indian Restaurant & Bar
Emporium Brewing
Lobster Inn Tavern
Black Rabbit Pizza
The Shaka Shack
opokihi whare
VEight Cafe, Restaurant & Bar
Roti Overdrive
Thai Kai Takeaway
Kaikoura Bakery
Sime's Kitchen
Sakim Bento
Boo Teek Bar
Bee Box
Hislops Wholefood Cafe
The Craypot Kitchen & Bar Kaikoura
The Dairy Kaikoura
Hiku
Poppy's Parlour
Continental Seafoods
Sicarios Kaikoura
Aromas Cafe & Chinese Restaurant Kaikoura
The Whaler Bar and Restaurant
Pedro’s Gelato & Coffee
Kaikoura's Top Shop
Fish & Chips
The Beach House Cafe And Bar
Cods & Crays
King Tide Eatery
Black Rabbit Chicken Kaikoura
Tipsy Foodies Kaikoura
The Jailhouse Kaikoura
Bernie's Diner
Why Not Cafe
Cods n Cray
Zephyr Restaurant
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Beach House Cafe
Coopers Catch
Café Encounter
Flo and Co Cafe
Kaikoura Indian Restaurant
Subway
Chiwis Cafe
Tradies & Services in Kaikōura
Tradies & services(9)
A1 orange and mango plastering Ltd
Bridgestone Tyre Centre
DOMINATOR Garage Doors Kaikoura
Garador Garage Doors
JAE Carpet Cleaning Kaikoura Coast
Kaikoura Auto Centre
Little Tamariki Montessori Preschool
Peter Banks Painting and Decorating
The Joiner Shop
Shops in Kaikōura
Shops(15)
Abbey Road
Addy & Lou
Four Square Kaikoura
Henry's Beer, Wine & Spirits
ITM
Kaikoura Hammer Hardware
Kaikoura ITM
Lenton
Liquorland Kaikoura
New World Kaikoura
Pacific Jewels
Roam Clothing Kaikoura
Smiths City Kaikoura
Smolaelan
Super Liquor Kaikoura
Beauty & Fitness in Kaikōura
Beauty & fitness(26)
Atawera art
By the Blade Barbershop
Canterbury Underwater Club
Central Cuts
Dance Fitness
Daves Diving Kaikoura
Diamond Nails & Massage
Fiona Morrison Beauty Therapy
Kaikoura Aesthetics
Kaikoura Bowling Club
Kaikoura Bridge Club
Kaikoura Community Gym
Kaikoura Gymnastics Club
Kaikoura Kayaks
Kaikoura Netball Centre
Kaikoura Rugby Club
Kaikoura Squash Club
La Luna Beauty Kaikoura
Pure Fitness Kaikoura
Rahui
Seal Swim Kaikoura
Smashclays
Soul Studio
Takahanga Sport Facility
Tennis & Squash Courts
The Sauna Project Kaikoura
Professional Services in Kaikōura
Professional services(2)
Kaikoura
Studio 61
Stay in Kaikōura
Places to stay(52)
Mediterranean Motel Kaikoura
Barnacle Bill's
Dolphin Lodge Backpackers
Anchor Inn Motel
Driftwood Villa
Hole in Hedge
Aspen Court Motel
Lobster Inn
Dusky Lodge And Backpackers
SC camping (at night only)
clifftop cabins
Kaikoura KiwiCamp
Boutique Hotel Kaikoura
Sierra Beachfront Motel
Futuna Rocks Motel
Seaview Motel
Sails Motel
Mondello Kaikoura
Blue Seas Motel
Willowbank Motel
Gateway Motor Lodge
A Rest-n-Kai - Kaikoura Bed and Breakfast
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
The White Morph
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Ranui Cottage
Alpine Pacific Motels & Holiday Park
Alpine View Motels
Clearwater Motel
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Panorama Motels
Pier Hotel
Lobster Motor Inn
First Light Kaikoura
Waves on the Esplanade
The Pier Hotel
Mediterranean Motel
White Morph Motor Inn
Dusky Lodge - The Backpacker Group
New Commercial Hotel & Motels
A1 Kaikoura Motels and Holiday Park
Beachcomber Motel
The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel
Lyell Creek Lodge
Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Seafront Apartments at Kaikoura Holiday Homes
Kaikoura Quality Suites
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
The Peninsula Kaikoura
Lobster Inn Motel
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Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Heritage Court Motor Lodge Kaikoura
Kaikōura Weather
Current conditions: 8.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.24 | 14.25 | 3.53 | 11.63 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.84 | 14.08 | 7.32 | 10.4 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.97 | 11.34 | 4.41 | 9.21 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.26 | 10.23 | 4.13 | 7.76 |
| 🍂 May | 14.71 | 8.17 | 2.6 | 6.37 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.14 | 6.73 | 3.29 | 6 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.23 | 5.53 | 5.17 | 6.54 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.55 | 4.88 | 2.19 | 8.24 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.12 | 7.13 | 2.77 | 8.57 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.27 | 8.33 | 3.84 | 10.11 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.42 | 10.2 | 3.64 | 10.95 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.51 | 13.38 | 5.41 | 10.98 |
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