- Est. Median Value
- $747K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $247/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 2.2°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in MacDonald Downs
Is MacDonald Downs a good place to live?
MacDonald Downs is home to roughly 94 people across 201.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, MacDonald Downs scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: MacDonald Downs has 3 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 $747K, and weekly rent typically sits around $247.
Lifestyle: MacDonald Downs has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether MacDonald Downs 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
- Safety61
- Amenities10
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability50
- Green space45
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $747K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $247/wk
- Median HH Income
- $69K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.0%
- 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 MacDonald Downs?
- Children living in MacDonald Downs are in zone for Hurunui College, Christchurch Adventist School, Rangiora New Life School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in MacDonald Downs?
- 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 MacDonald Downs?
- The postcode for MacDonald Downs is 7385.
- How much do houses cost in MacDonald Downs?
- The estimated median property value in MacDonald Downs is $747K. Median weekly rent is $247/week.
- Where is MacDonald Downs?
- MacDonald Downs is in Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is MacDonald Downs a good place to live?
- MacDonald Downs scores 45/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in MacDonald Downs
Schools in zone for MacDonald Downs
Children living in MacDonald Downs have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hurunui College
Composite · roll 185 · decile 7
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Rangiora New Life School
Composite · roll 459 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in MacDonald Downs. 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.
Explore MacDonald Downs
Things to do(1)
Physical Sense Gym & Physio
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 MacDonald Downs
Tradies & services(1)
Hurunui Bricklaying and Building Repairs
Shops in MacDonald Downs
Shops(1)
Wellmart （物美超市）
Beauty & Fitness in MacDonald Downs
Beauty & fitness(1)
Physical Sense Gym & Physio
MacDonald Downs Weather
Current conditions: 2.2°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.91 | 10.87 | 1.78 | 11.23 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.15 | 10.52 | 4.8 | 8.56 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.7 | 8.44 | 2.61 | 8.91 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.92 | 7.03 | 1.91 | 8.02 |
| 🍂 May | 12.97 | 4.86 | 2.13 | 6.38 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.24 | 3.09 | 2.96 | 5.51 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.05 | 1.98 | 4.21 | 5.74 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.36 | 2.03 | 2.8 | 7.09 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.31 | 4.21 | 3.08 | 7.74 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.14 | 5.04 | 3.95 | 9.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.67 | 7.46 | 3.64 | 10.11 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19 | 9.73 | 3.18 | 9.99 |
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