- Est. Median Value
- $533K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 7.5°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Menzies Ferry
Menzies Ferry is a Southland locality on the Mataura River, where the crossing that gave the place its name operated before the bridge era converted river travel into road travel and removed the ferry's reason for existence while leaving its name on the map. The ferry crossing was operated by the Menzies family in the 19th century, one of the river crossings that the pre-bridge Southland network required at every significant waterway.
The locality sits in the Mataura Valley farming country south of Gore, where the river continues its southward run through the flat pastoral plain that the Southland district produces. The farming around the former crossing is the Mataura Valley model: sheep, beef and dairy on the flat and gently rolling country that the valley's alluvial soils support.
The permanent population is the farming families on the surrounding properties, with Gore providing the services for the northern part of the valley and the broader Southland services available to the south. The Mataura River's trout fishing continues at this section of the river, providing the recreational fishing access that the river carries through its entire catchment.
Menzies Ferry is the locality that records a river crossing that no longer operates, on a river that continues to reward those who cross it for different purposes.
Is Menzies Ferry a good place to live?
Menzies Ferry is home to roughly 2,313 people across 15.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Menzies Ferry scores 48 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Menzies Ferry has 4 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 $533K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Menzies Ferry 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
- Safety88
- Amenities20
- Schools52
- Housing Affordability70
- Green space10
- Community56
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $533K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $98K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.3%
- 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 Menzies Ferry?
- Menzies Ferry is in the Mataura Valley, Southland, on the Mataura River south of Gore, where a historical ferry crossing operated before bridges replaced river ferries.
- Why is it called Menzies Ferry?
- The locality is named for a ferry crossing operated by the Menzies family on the Mataura River in the 19th century, before bridges made the river service unnecessary.
- What is near Menzies Ferry?
- Gore is to the north, Mataura is to the south, and the Mataura River provides trout fishing access at this section of the valley.
- What schools serve Menzies Ferry?
- Children from Menzies Ferry attend Gore's schools or the nearest Southland district schools.
- How do I get from Gore to Menzies Ferry?
- By car south on the Mataura Valley road following the river.
- Which schools are in zone for Menzies Ferry?
- Children living in Menzies Ferry are in zone for Edendale School (Southland), Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Menzies Ferry?
- 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 Menzies Ferry
Schools in zone for Menzies Ferry
Children living in Menzies Ferry have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Edendale School (Southland)
Contributing · roll 110 · decile 8
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Menzies Ferry that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wyndham School
Contributing · roll 131 · decile 6 · 4.3 km away
Menzies College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 344 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Menzies Ferry Weather
Current conditions: 7.5°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.87 | 10.79 | 3.32 | 10.13 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.77 | 10.31 | 4.42 | 9.87 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.14 | 8.52 | 5.36 | 8.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.83 | 8.1 | 3.05 | 6.49 |
| 🍂 May | 11.83 | 5.95 | 3.64 | 5.07 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.95 | 3.68 | 3.02 | 5.67 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.46 | 3.43 | 3.5 | 5.52 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.42 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 6.71 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.52 | 4.98 | 5.71 | 7.25 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.56 | 5.74 | 4.22 | 8.01 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.17 | 6.66 | 3.11 | 9.49 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.89 | 9.6 | 4.53 | 9.32 |
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