- Est. Median Value
- $1.06M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $475/wk
- Safety Score
- 94/100
- Green Space
- 82%
- Current Weather
- 2.1°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~31 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Kawarau Gorge
Is Kawarau Gorge a good place to live?
Kawarau Gorge is home to roughly 3,759 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kawarau Gorge scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 94/100 and 82% green space.
Schools: Kawarau Gorge has 2 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 $1.06M, and weekly rent typically sits around $475.
Lifestyle: Kawarau Gorge has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kawarau Gorge 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
- Safety94
- Amenities10
- Schools77
- Housing Affordability35
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.06M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $475/wk
- Median HH Income
- $97K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +23.3%
- 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 Gorge
Schools in zone for Kawarau Gorge
Children living in Kawarau Gorge have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Cromwell Primary School
Contributing · roll 399 · decile 9
Arrowtown School
Full Primary · roll 422 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kawarau Gorge. 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.
Explore Kawarau Gorge
Things to do(3)
Goldfields Mining Centre
Chalmers Leap
Roaring Meg Recreation Reserve
Parks & green spaces(1)
Roaring Meg Recreation Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Kawarau Gorge
Places to eat & drink(2)
Wild Earth
Panners
Kawarau Gorge Weather
Current conditions: 2.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.54 | 7.92 | 2.8 | 11.88 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.22 | 6.86 | 2.75 | 11.5 |
| 🍂 Mar | 13.51 | 3.99 | 3.34 | 9.61 |
| 🍂 Apr | 11.78 | 2.7 | 2.89 | 7.86 |
| 🍂 May | 7.36 | -0.23 | 2.62 | 5.83 |
| ❄️ Jun | 4.42 | -2.37 | 1.56 | 5.86 |
| ❄️ Jul | 3.77 | -2.5 | 2.41 | 5.32 |
| ❄️ Aug | 4.68 | -3.3 | 2 | 7.37 |
| 🌸 Sep | 7.53 | -1.11 | 7.13 | 7.99 |
| 🌸 Oct | 10.36 | 0.4 | 5.09 | 9.62 |
| 🌸 Nov | 13.61 | 3.22 | 2.14 | 11.57 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.12 | 7.12 | 2.98 | 11.93 |
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