- Est. Median Value
- $651K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 66/100
- Green Space
- 30%
- Current Weather
- 6.7°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~59 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Little River
Is Little River a good place to live?
Little River is home to roughly 1,287 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Little River scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 66/100 and 30% green space.
Schools: Little River has 7 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 $651K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Little River has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Little River 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
- Safety66
- Amenities32
- Schools82
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space99
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $651K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $85K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.3%
- 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 Little River
Schools in zone for Little River
Children living in Little River 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
Lincoln High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1436 · decile 7
Aidanfield Christian School
Composite · roll 457 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Little River. 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 Little River that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Little River School
Full Primary · roll 35 · decile 9 · 2.0 km away
Explore Little River
Things to do(5)
Waipuna Saddle Totara Trees
Giant Totara tree
Craft Station
Peninsula Harbour Cricket Club
F'Aerial Arts Circus School
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Little River
Places to eat & drink(6)
Little River Diner
Little River Hotel & Bar
The One Next Door
Little River Inn
Little River Cafe and Store
Junction Coffee & Eats
Tradies & Services in Little River
Tradies & services(2)
Don Sterling Services
Two Boys Fencing
Shops in Little River
Shops(2)
Cheskin Orchard
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Beauty & Fitness in Little River
Beauty & fitness(2)
F'Aerial Arts Circus School
Peninsula Harbour Cricket Club
Stay in Little River
Places to stay(7)
Little River Campground
Lake Forsyth - Overnight Campervan Site
Cheskin Orchard
Birdsong Lodge
SiloStay
Riverwood Hut
Twisted Ngaio
Little River Weather
Current conditions: 6.7°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.34 | 13.93 | 54.37 | 12.17 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.54 | 13.42 | 115.2 | 9.94 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.64 | 11.67 | 66.8 | 9.24 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.15 | 10.25 | 51.3 | 8.36 |
| 🍂 May | 14.74 | 8.74 | 68.37 | 6.43 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.62 | 7.57 | 78.07 | 5.65 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.08 | 5.89 | 189.5 | 5.29 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.34 | 5.8 | 72.93 | 7.24 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.32 | 7.34 | 58.43 | 8.7 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.85 | 8.12 | 63.17 | 10.59 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.77 | 10.55 | 79.53 | 11.45 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.16 | 12.59 | 81.67 | 11.26 |
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