- Est. Median Value
- $517K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 42/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 7.2°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~83 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Marchwiel
Is Marchwiel a good place to live?
Marchwiel is home to roughly 3,570 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Marchwiel scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 42/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Marchwiel has 15 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 $517K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Marchwiel has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 7.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Marchwiel 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
- Safety42
- Amenities42
- Schools72
- Housing Affordability73
- Green space16
- Community33
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $517K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.4%
- 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 Marchwiel
Schools in zone for Marchwiel
Children living in Marchwiel have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Grantlea Downs School
Full Primary · roll 297 · decile 5
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 205 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Mountainview High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 449 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Marchwiel. 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 Marchwiel that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Oceanview Heights School
Full Primary · roll 106 · decile 2 · 0.5 km away
Waimataitai School
Full Primary · roll 458 · decile 6 · 1.4 km away
Highfield School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 7 · 2.3 km away
Bluestone School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 5 · 2.6 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 827 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
Timaru Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 157 · decile 8 · 3.1 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 225 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
Gleniti School
Full Primary · roll 370 · decile 9 · 3.3 km away
Timaru Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 498 · decile 6 · 3.4 km away
Timaru South School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
Explore Marchwiel
Things to do(2)
Marchwiel Park
Tweedy Park
Parks & green spaces(2)
Marchwiel Park
Tweedy Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Marchwiel
Places to eat & drink(1)
Robert Harris Timaru
Tradies & Services in Marchwiel
Tradies & services(5)
Boostech South Island
David Brown Upholstery
Hammond Homes
JAE Carpet Cleaning Timaru
Lunds Joinery
Shops in Marchwiel
Shops(4)
Atauariinotubuai
C Lund and Son
Grants One Stop
Snap Mart
Beauty & Fitness in Marchwiel
Beauty & fitness(6)
Beautyline
La Petite Hair Suite
Lash Perfection Academy
Rachel Dunstan Hair and Makeup
Simply Elegant
Wave Length Hair Studio
Professional Services in Marchwiel
Professional services(3)
Sarah Drummond Photography
Timaru and South Canterbury Celebrant Judy Dolman
Wooding Landscaping & Excavation LTD
Marchwiel Weather
Current conditions: 7.2°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.8 | 12.4 | 1.48 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.28 | 11.79 | 1.34 | 10.9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.63 | 8.98 | 2.37 | 9.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.74 | 7.5 | 2.24 | 7.75 |
| 🍂 May | 13.55 | 4.69 | 1.41 | 6.45 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.83 | 3.01 | 1.84 | 5.68 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.85 | 1.14 | 3 | 6.46 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.11 | 0.82 | 1.25 | 8.15 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.88 | 4.66 | 2.22 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.8 | 5.68 | 3.42 | 10.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.97 | 8.18 | 1.89 | 10.94 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.83 | 11.36 | 2.31 | 10.43 |
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