- Est. Median Value
- $478K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 2.6°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~45 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Lawrence
Is Lawrence a good place to live?
Lawrence is home to roughly 1,239 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lawrence scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: Lawrence has 2 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 $478K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Lawrence has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lawrence 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
- Safety81
- Amenities36
- Schools54
- Housing Affordability79
- Green space44
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $478K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $61K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.3%
- 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 Lawrence
Schools in zone for Lawrence
Children living in Lawrence have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Mary's School (Milton)
Contributing · roll 63 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lawrence. 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 Lawrence that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Lawrence Area School
Composite · roll 129 · decile 6 · 1.4 km away
Explore Lawrence
Things to do(1)
Tuapeka Goldfields Museum
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(1)
Highland Medicine Depot
Eat & Drink in Lawrence
Places to eat & drink(7)
Wetherston Creek
Coach & Horses Inn
The Wild Walnut
The Prospector
Coach & Horses
The Coach and Horses Inn
Chinese Camp, Lawrence
Tradies & Services in Lawrence
Tradies & services(1)
Lawrence Motors 2020 Ltd
Shops in Lawrence
Shops(4)
Four Square Lawrence
O'LEA Design
The Saturday General Store
Timber and Twine
Stay in Lawrence
Places to stay(2)
Jafa's Motel
Lawrence Motel
Lawrence Weather
Current conditions: 2.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.22 | 11.1 | 2.44 | 10.81 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.98 | 10.42 | 2.54 | 9.95 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.09 | 8.59 | 3.7 | 8.84 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.29 | 7.57 | 2.45 | 6.96 |
| 🍂 May | 12.1 | 5.36 | 3.09 | 5.66 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.27 | 2.8 | 1.92 | 5.85 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.29 | 2.86 | 3.2 | 5.82 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.75 | 2.5 | 2.49 | 7.23 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.98 | 4.87 | 3.96 | 7.98 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.54 | 5.39 | 3.59 | 8.89 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.25 | 6.7 | 3.01 | 9.93 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.15 | 9.89 | 3.31 | 10.09 |
Lawrence Community
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