- Est. Median Value
- $634K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 4%
- Current Weather
- 8.1°C
- Median Age
- 34 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Lowcliffe
Is Lowcliffe a good place to live?
Lowcliffe is home to roughly 174 people across 66.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lowcliffe scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 4% green space.
Schools: Lowcliffe has 8 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 $634K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lowcliffe 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
- Safety61
- Amenities38
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability59
- Green space15
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $634K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $90K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -5.4%
- 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 Lowcliffe?
- Children living in Lowcliffe are in zone for Villa Maria College, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Hinds School, Ashburton College, Geraldine High School, St Joseph's School (Ashburton), Craighead Diocesan School, Ashburton Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Lowcliffe?
- 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 postcode for Lowcliffe?
- The postcode for Lowcliffe is 7773.
- What is the population of Lowcliffe?
- Lowcliffe has 174 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Lowcliffe?
- The estimated median property value in Lowcliffe is $634K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Lowcliffe?
- Lowcliffe is in Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Lowcliffe a good place to live?
- Lowcliffe scores 50/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Lowcliffe
Schools in zone for Lowcliffe
Children living in Lowcliffe have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Hinds School
Full Primary · roll 161 · decile 8
Ashburton College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1411 · decile 6
Geraldine High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 613 · decile 8
St Joseph's School (Ashburton)
Full Primary · roll 242 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Ashburton Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 262 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lowcliffe. 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.
Lowcliffe Weather
Current conditions: 8.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.49 | 12.98 | 1.88 | 11.77 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.65 | 12.75 | 2.28 | 10.82 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.64 | 10.08 | 3.09 | 8.95 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.19 | 8.51 | 2.19 | 7.96 |
| 🍂 May | 13.68 | 5.76 | 2.02 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.3 | 4.16 | 1.92 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.95 | 3.06 | 3.42 | 6.41 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.18 | 2.84 | 1.43 | 7.96 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.1 | 5.72 | 2.11 | 8.87 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.93 | 7.09 | 2.93 | 9.93 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.47 | 9.27 | 1.95 | 10.88 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.45 | 11.93 | 2.89 | 10.73 |
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