- Est. Median Value
- $594K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $368/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
light rain
Living in Kennington
Kennington is a Southland locality on the flat farming plain east of Invercargill, where the city's outer residential and lifestyle block fringe meets the dairy and sheep farming that the Southland plain extends across the district. The name is English in origin, one of the southern English place names that Southland's early settlers applied to the localities on the plain, and it has accumulated the character of an outer suburb that the city's growth has slowly incorporated into its orbit without formally absorbing.
Around 800 people live in the Kennington area, in the rural residential and lifestyle block properties that the flat Southland land and the proximity to Invercargill make attractive for families who want the space that the city's sections don't provide at the price the city commands. The Kennington area's character has been shaped by the gradual extension of Invercargill's residential influence across the plain, with the farming and the lifestyle blocks sharing the landscape.
Invercargill's full urban services are within easy driving distance, making Kennington the outer fringe lifestyle option that flat cities generate when the land is cheap enough and the roads are straight enough to make the commute feel acceptable. The city's schools and hospitals serve the locality's families.
Kennington School anchors the local primary years; Invercargill's secondary colleges serve the older students.
Is Kennington a good place to live?
Kennington is home to roughly 267 people across 14.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kennington scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Kennington has 5 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 $594K, and weekly rent typically sits around $368.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kennington 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
- Safety91
- Amenities10
- Schools71
- Housing Affordability63
- Green space10
- Community89
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $594K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $368/wk
- Median HH Income
- $108K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.5%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Kennington?
- Kennington is in Southland on the flat plain east of Invercargill, in the outer residential and lifestyle block fringe between the city and the eastern Southland farming district.
- What is Kennington like?
- Kennington is a semi-rural community on Invercargill's outer fringe, with a mix of lifestyle blocks and farming properties, close enough to the city for services while providing the space that the city's sections don't offer.
- What schools are in Kennington?
- Kennington School is the local state primary, with Invercargill's secondary colleges serving older students.
- What is near Kennington?
- Invercargill's full city services are within easy driving distance, with the eastern Southland farming country extending beyond the locality.
- How do I get from Invercargill to Kennington?
- By car, a short drive east of Invercargill on the flat Southland roads toward the eastern district.
- Which schools are in zone for Kennington?
- Children living in Kennington are in zone for Rimu School, St Patrick's School (Invercargill), Verdon College, Southland Adventist Christian School, St John's Girls' School (Invercargill). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Kennington?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Kennington
Schools in zone for Kennington
Children living in Kennington have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Rimu School
Full Primary · roll 104 · decile 9
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 3
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kennington. 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.
Tradies & Services in Kennington
Tradies & services(1)
Beauty & Fitness in Kennington
Beauty & fitness(1)
MMBarber Express
Professional Services in Kennington
Professional services(1)
McNeill Distribution Ltd
Kennington Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, light rain
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.75 | 10.65 | 3.85 | 10.61 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.46 | 10.31 | 3.96 | 10.08 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.19 | 8.61 | 4.57 | 8.14 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.12 | 8.25 | 3.24 | 6.6 |
| 🍂 May | 12.08 | 6.05 | 3.71 | 4.97 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.17 | 3.02 | 2.89 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.74 | 3.51 | 3.19 | 5.53 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.68 | 3.56 | 2.84 | 6.71 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.58 | 5.27 | 4.52 | 7.35 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.57 | 5.82 | 3.89 | 8.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.1 | 6.89 | 2.97 | 10.05 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.73 | 9.85 | 5 | 9.51 |
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