- Est. Median Value
- $611K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 42/100
- Green Space
- 66%
- Current Weather
- 5.6°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~83 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Kainga
Is Kainga a good place to live?
Kainga is home to roughly 1,065 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kainga scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 42/100 and 66% green space.
Schools: Kainga has 15 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 $611K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Kainga has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kainga 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
- Amenities30
- Schools75
- Housing Affordability61
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $611K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.9%
- 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 Kainga
Schools in zone for Kainga
Children living in Kainga have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Emmanuel Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 287 · decile 8
Kaiapoi High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1072 · decile 6
Papanui High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1444 · decile 7
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Mairehau High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 420 · decile 4
Pūtahi Belfast School
Full Primary · roll 429 · decile 7
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
St Patrick's School (Kaiapoi)
Full Primary · roll 195 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kainga. 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 Kainga that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Karanga Mai Young Parents College
Teen Parent Unit · decile 6 · 3.3 km away
Kaiapoi North School
Full Primary · roll 502 · decile 5 · 3.6 km away
Kaiapoi Borough School
Full Primary · roll 359 · decile 6 · 3.7 km away
Clarkville Te Kura ki Waimātao
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 10 · 4.4 km away
Ōuruhia Model School
Full Primary · roll 18 · decile 8 · 4.4 km away
Explore Kainga
Things to do(1)
Belfast Pony Club, Christchurch
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Kainga
Places to eat & drink(1)
The Waimakariri Tavern
Tradies & Services in Kainga
Tradies & services(9)
Atlas Infrastructure & Services
Canterbury Landscape Supplies
Christchurch Ready Mix Concrete
Fraemohs Homes
Kaiapoi Aluminium Joinery
NZ All Cars Dismantlers
Power Jointing
Top End Motors
Treetech Specialist Treecare
Shops in Kainga
Shops(3)
Fraemohs Industries
JL Coachbuilders Ltd | Caravan Repairs Christchurch | Campervan Repairs Christchurch
Thirsty Liquor
Beauty & Fitness in Kainga
Beauty & fitness(1)
Belfast Pony Club, Christchurch
Professional Services in Kainga
Professional services(1)
Nz All Cars Dismantler
Kainga Weather
Current conditions: 5.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.17 | 14.41 | 1.28 | 11.97 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.33 | 13.84 | 2.03 | 10.43 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.64 | 11.08 | 1.97 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.73 | 9.91 | 1.57 | 8.33 |
| 🍂 May | 13.93 | 6.69 | 1.64 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.06 | 6.65 | 1.74 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.98 | 4.23 | 2.54 | 6.26 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.64 | 4.18 | 1.51 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.56 | 6.49 | 2.09 | 8.97 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.98 | 7.96 | 1.75 | 10.46 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.31 | 10.18 | 1.78 | 11.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.38 | 12.89 | 1.81 | 10.99 |
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