- Est. Median Value
- $646K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $390/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 51 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Lorneville
Lorneville is a Southland locality on the flat plain west of Invercargill, where the city's industrial and farming hinterland extends across the well-drained country toward the coast. Around 1,500 people live in the Lorneville area, in the mix of rural residential, small farming and light industrial land use that the city's western fringe generates when it runs out of purely residential subdivisions and starts accommodating the operations that need flat land and highway access.
The Lorneville district's character has been shaped by the Invercargill Licensing Trust's brewing operation - Invercargill Brewery, which produces the craft beer that has given the city's licensing culture a product worth discussing - as well as the agricultural service operations that the western Southland hinterland requires. The flat land and the motorway access have made the area a practical location for operations that need space rather than address prestige.
Invercargill's full city services are minutes east, and the western Southland coast is accessible for those who want the sea access that the flat land points toward. The locality runs at the working pace of a farming and light industrial fringe that knows its function.
Local Southland schools serve Lorneville's primary years. Invercargill's secondary colleges are minutes away.
Is Lorneville a good place to live?
Lorneville is home to roughly 513 people across 9.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lorneville scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Lorneville has 12 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 $646K, and weekly rent typically sits around $390.
Lifestyle: Lorneville has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lorneville 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
- Safety91
- Amenities24
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $646K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $390/wk
- Median HH Income
- $83K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.9%
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Lorneville?
- Lorneville is in Southland on the flat plain west of Invercargill, on the city's western fringe between the urban edge and the western farming district.
- What is Lorneville known for?
- Lorneville is known for the Invercargill Brewery, which produces craft beer from the western Invercargill fringe, and for the mix of rural residential and light industrial land use on the city's western edge.
- What is near Lorneville?
- Invercargill's city services are minutes east, with the western Southland coast accessible and the flat farming plain extending in every direction.
- What schools serve Lorneville?
- Local Southland primary schools, with Invercargill's secondary colleges for older students.
- How do I get from Invercargill to Lorneville?
- By car, a short drive west from Invercargill on the western highway.
- Which schools are in zone for Lorneville?
- Children living in Lorneville are in zone for Makarewa School, Verdon College, Southland Adventist Christian School, St John's Girls' School (Invercargill), James Hargest College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Lorneville?
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Lorneville
Schools in zone for Lorneville
Children living in Lorneville have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Makarewa School
Contributing · roll 149 · decile 9
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
James Hargest College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1893
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lorneville. 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 Lorneville that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 1.9 km away
Ruru Special School
Specialist School · roll 126 · decile 4 · 2.6 km away
Donovan Primary School
Contributing · roll 353 · decile 6 · 3.0 km away
Salford School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Windsor North School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8 · 4.6 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1101 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Waihopai School
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Explore Lorneville
Things to do(1)
Adventure Southland
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.
Tradies & Services in Lorneville
Tradies & services(3)
Bruce Dickens Tree Topping Ltd
Lorneville Small Engines
Southland Machine Operations
Shops in Lorneville
Shops(7)
Goldpine
Invercargill Block & Paving
Plants South
Prime Range Fresh
Southern Gutters Exterior Cleaning Services
Super Liquor
Woodwork Studio
Beauty & Fitness in Lorneville
Beauty & fitness(2)
Adventure Southland
Petit beauty The Ranch
Stay in Lorneville
Places to stay(1)
Whitehouse Hotel
Lorneville Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.64 | 10.85 | 4.07 | 10.7 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.4 | 10.37 | 4.26 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.18 | 8.77 | 5.11 | 8.36 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.1 | 8.34 | 3.33 | 6.89 |
| 🍂 May | 12.07 | 6.1 | 3.83 | 4.87 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.11 | 3 | 3.19 | 5.56 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.64 | 3.29 | 3.74 | 5.69 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.61 | 3.63 | 2.96 | 6.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.56 | 5.35 | 4.94 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.55 | 5.92 | 4.2 | 8.38 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.91 | 6.97 | 2.89 | 10.35 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.64 | 9.9 | 5.1 | 9.73 |
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