- Est. Median Value
- $3.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $825/wk
- Safety Score
- 93/100
- Green Space
- 14%
- Current Weather
- 1.5°C
- Median Age
- 34 yrs
~32 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Kawarau Falls
Is Kawarau Falls a good place to live?
Kawarau Falls is home to roughly 3,498 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kawarau Falls scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 93/100 and 14% green space.
Schools: Kawarau Falls has 7 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 $3.13M, and weekly rent typically sits around $825.
Lifestyle: Kawarau Falls has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 1.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kawarau Falls 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
- Safety93
- Amenities38
- Schools91
- Housing Affordability12
- Green space48
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $3.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $825/wk
- Median HH Income
- $109K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +20.8%
- 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 Kawarau Falls
Schools in zone for Kawarau Falls
Children living in Kawarau Falls have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
Full Primary · roll 126 · decile 5
Remarkables Primary School
Full Primary · roll 409 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
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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 Kawarau Falls that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wakatipu High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1540 · decile 10 · 0.8 km away
Kingsview School
Full Primary · roll 75 · decile 10 · 2.2 km away
Liger Leadership Academy
Composite · roll 35 · 2.2 km away
Shotover Primary School
Full Primary · roll 559 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Full Primary · roll 519 · 3.9 km away
Explore Kawarau Falls
Things to do(1)
Frankton Arm
Parks & green spaces(1)
Frankton Arm
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Kawarau Falls
Places to eat & drink(7)
Ice Bar
Waikapia Grill
Sports Bar
Stacks Pizza and Burger Bar
The Lake Counter
Wakatipu Grill
The Remarkables Ski Area
Tradies & Services in Kawarau Falls
Tradies & services(3)
Forager Studio
Remarkable Auto & Marine
Wilson Contractors (2003) Ltd
Beauty & Fitness in Kawarau Falls
Beauty & fitness(3)
Just Cuts Queenstown Central
The Salon
Wellspace Sauna
Professional Services in Kawarau Falls
Professional services(5)
222 Photographic Studios
Deborah Coburn Wedding Celebrant
Hyndman Taylor Architects
Paradise Consultancy
The Amazing Travelling Photobooth
Stay in Kawarau Falls
Places to stay(5)
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Double Tree By Hilton Hotel Queenstown Resort & Spa and Kawarau Village
Lanah Residence
Hilton Resort and Spa Queenstown NZ
Kawarau Falls Weather
Current conditions: 1.5°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.22 | 12.84 | 2.47 | 11.65 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.4 | 11.98 | 3.86 | 10.75 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.25 | 10.15 | 3.23 | 9.61 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.78 | 8.18 | 4.07 | 7.91 |
| 🍂 May | 11.85 | 5.93 | 3.43 | 5.87 |
| ❄️ Jun | 7.29 | 2.68 | 3.54 | 4.82 |
| ❄️ Jul | 6.59 | 1.61 | 3.5 | 4.38 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.18 | 1.82 | 4.3 | 6.72 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.16 | 3.53 | 7.78 | 7.44 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.73 | 4.74 | 5.19 | 9.17 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.17 | 7.78 | 3.44 | 10.65 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.45 | 11.38 | 3.11 | 11.73 |
Kawarau Falls Community
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