- Est. Median Value
- $716K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 5.1°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Lake Sumner
Is Lake Sumner a good place to live?
Lake Sumner is home to roughly 306 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Sumner scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Lake Sumner 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 $716K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Sumner 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
- Safety71
- Amenities38
- Schools64
- Housing Affordability52
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $716K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $95K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +20.0%
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Lake Sumner?
- Children living in Lake Sumner are in zone for Hurunui College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Lake Sumner?
- 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 population of Lake Sumner?
- Lake Sumner has 306 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Lake Sumner?
- The estimated median property value in Lake Sumner is $716K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Lake Sumner?
- Lake Sumner is in Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Lake Sumner a good place to live?
- Lake Sumner scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Lake Sumner
Schools in zone for Lake Sumner
Children living in Lake Sumner have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hurunui College
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Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lake Sumner. 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.
Lake Sumner Weather
Current conditions: 5.1°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.76 | 10.98 | 2.27 | 11.04 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.97 | 10.08 | 3.11 | 8.91 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.54 | 7.76 | 3.97 | 8.32 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.47 | 7.14 | 2.61 | 7.12 |
| 🍂 May | 11.18 | 4.91 | 2.51 | 5.35 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.64 | 3.41 | 3.11 | 4.99 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.08 | 2.05 | 2.41 | 5.03 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.44 | 1.56 | 3.94 | 6.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 10.6 | 3.88 | 6.15 | 6.32 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.97 | 4.94 | 6.44 | 7.71 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.1 | 6.6 | 2.87 | 9.09 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.28 | 9.83 | 3.68 | 9.47 |
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