- Est. Median Value
- $672K
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 13.4°C
~70 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora
Is Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora a good place to live?
Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora is home to roughly 0 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora 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 $672K.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 13.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora 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
- Safety55
- Amenities38
- Schools84
- Housing Affordability56
- Green space10
- Community64
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $672K
- 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 Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora?
- Children living in Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora are in zone for Christchurch Adventist School, Villa Maria College, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Middleton Grange School, Aidanfield Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora?
- 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.
- How much do houses cost in Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora?
- The estimated median property value in Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora is $672K.
- Where is Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora?
- Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora is in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora a good place to live?
- Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora scores 46/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora
Schools in zone for Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora
Children living in Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Aidanfield Christian School
Composite · roll 457 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora. 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora uses different waste collection arrangements — kerbside bins may not be available at all addresses in this area.
Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora Weather
Current conditions: 13.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.18 | 13.66 | 1.6 | 11.83 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.85 | 13.36 | 2.25 | 10.16 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.12 | 10.82 | 2.55 | 9.06 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.57 | 9.22 | 1.65 | 8.08 |
| 🍂 May | 14.14 | 6.1 | 1.65 | 6.11 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.22 | 5.78 | 1.76 | 5.27 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.55 | 3.66 | 3.01 | 6.29 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.62 | 3.5 | 1.42 | 7.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.59 | 6.35 | 1.91 | 8.75 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.92 | 7.52 | 2.11 | 10.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.27 | 9.65 | 1.88 | 11.28 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.41 | 12.3 | 2.34 | 10.54 |
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