- Est. Median Value
- $634K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 4%
- Current Weather
- 6.4°C
- Median Age
- 34 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Lowcliffe
Is Lowcliffe a good place to live?
Lowcliffe is home to roughly 1,467 people. 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 6.4°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
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: 6.4°C, overcast clouds
| 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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