- Est. Median Value
- $364K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 80/100
- Green Space
- 69%
- Current Weather
- 8.7°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~45 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Kumara
Is Kumara a good place to live?
Kumara is home to roughly 1,497 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kumara scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 80/100 and 69% green space.
Schools: Kumara 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 $364K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Kumara has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kumara 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
- Safety80
- Amenities10
- Schools48
- Housing Affordability100
- Green space100
- Community11
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $364K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $79K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +16.9%
- 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 Kumara
Schools in zone for Kumara
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Kumara. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kumara. 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 Kumara that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Kumara School
Full Primary · roll 47 · decile 6 · 1.2 km away
Eat & Drink in Kumara
Places to eat & drink(4)
Theatre Royal
Empire Cafe Kumara
Empire Cafe and Accommodation
Masala
Stay in Kumara
Places to stay(3)
The Undertakers Backpackers
Greenstone Retreat
Theatre Royal Hotel
Kumara Weather
Current conditions: 8.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.64 | 13.73 | 5.99 | 11.34 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.77 | 12.93 | 10.32 | 9.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.51 | 11.87 | 8 | 9.23 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.81 | 10.33 | 10.04 | 7.58 |
| 🍂 May | 14.57 | 8.71 | 12.84 | 5.74 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.57 | 7.07 | 11.68 | 5.36 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.78 | 5.9 | 7.84 | 5.9 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.17 | 5.92 | 13.09 | 6.5 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.58 | 7.36 | 12.11 | 7.44 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.43 | 8.05 | 10.09 | 8.84 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.17 | 9.79 | 10.2 | 9.38 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.58 | 12.53 | 9.47 | 10.39 |
Kumara Community
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