- Est. Median Value
- $414K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 30%
- Current Weather
- 3.1°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Kurow
Is Kurow a good place to live?
Kurow is home to roughly 993 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kurow scores 65 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 30% green space.
Schools: Kurow 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 $414K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Kurow has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kurow 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
- Safety88
- Amenities26
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability91
- Green space99
- Community56
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $414K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.6%
- 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 Kurow
Schools in zone for Kurow
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Kurow. 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 Kurow. 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 Kurow that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waitaki Valley School
Full Primary · roll 99 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
Explore Kurow
Things to do(1)
The Workshop
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(1)
Kurow Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Kurow
Places to eat & drink(5)
River Restaurant and Takeaways
Kurow cafe & kitchen
River Cafe Kurow
VALLI Wine Bar
Wild Sage Cafe
Tradies & Services in Kurow
Tradies & services(3)
Hakataramea Motors Ltd
Kurow Auto Services
Valley Motors Kurow
Shops in Kurow
Shops(3)
Boneshaker Workshop
Four Square Kurow
Kurow 4 square
Beauty & Fitness in Kurow
Beauty & fitness(1)
The Workshop
Stay in Kurow
Places to stay(4)
Kurow Hotel
Kurow Motels
Waitaki Hotel Kurow
Waitaki Braids
Kurow Weather
Current conditions: 3.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.12 | 11.79 | 2.84 | 11.09 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.59 | 11.06 | 1.95 | 10.88 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.83 | 8.54 | 2.81 | 9.47 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.58 | 7.44 | 2.36 | 8.08 |
| 🍂 May | 11.57 | 4.07 | 1.49 | 6.8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.98 | 2.75 | 1.41 | 5.59 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.45 | 1.62 | 1.92 | 6.6 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.56 | 1.52 | 1.42 | 8.11 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.81 | 3.76 | 3.64 | 9.48 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.8 | 5.53 | 4.33 | 10.39 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.95 | 7.85 | 3.1 | 11.39 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.04 | 10.65 | 4.22 | 10.58 |
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