- Est. Median Value
- $429K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Safety Score
- 62/100
- Green Space
- 74%
- Current Weather
- 0.2°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~64 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Kirkliston
Is Kirkliston a good place to live?
Kirkliston is home to roughly 1,674 people across 569.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kirkliston scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 62/100 and 74% green space.
Schools: Kirkliston has 1 school 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 $429K, and weekly rent typically sits around $380.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 0.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kirkliston 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
- Safety62
- Amenities38
- Schools71
- Housing Affordability87
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $429K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.5%
- 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
- Which schools are in zone for Kirkliston?
- Children living in Kirkliston are in zone for Craighead Diocesan School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Kirkliston?
- 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.
- What is the postcode for Kirkliston?
- The postcode for Kirkliston is 9498.
- What is the population of Kirkliston?
- Kirkliston has 1,674 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Kirkliston?
- The estimated median property value in Kirkliston is $429K. Median weekly rent is $380/week.
- Where is Kirkliston?
- Kirkliston is in Waimate, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Kirkliston a good place to live?
- Kirkliston scores 62/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Kirkliston
Schools in zone for Kirkliston
Children living in Kirkliston have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kirkliston. 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.
Kirkliston Weather
Current conditions: 0.2°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.29 | 13.49 | 2.51 | 12.1 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.31 | 12.55 | 2.07 | 11.65 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.9 | 9.48 | 2.5 | 9.83 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.39 | 8.54 | 2.34 | 8.37 |
| 🍂 May | 11.67 | 4.97 | 1.86 | 6.77 |
| ❄️ Jun | 7.89 | 2.8 | 1.46 | 5.28 |
| ❄️ Jul | 7.51 | 1.19 | 1.53 | 6.43 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.21 | 1.49 | 1.84 | 8.13 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.15 | 3.93 | 4.18 | 9.33 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.3 | 5.61 | 3.85 | 10.55 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.25 | 8.72 | 2.62 | 12.09 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.65 | 12.37 | 3.52 | 11.95 |
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