- Est. Median Value
- $456K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 79/100
- Green Space
- 49%
- Current Weather
- 6.6°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~46 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Merrivale
Is Merrivale a good place to live?
Merrivale is home to roughly 2,073 people across 55.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Merrivale scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 79/100 and 49% green space.
Schools: Merrivale has 1 school 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 $456K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Merrivale 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
- Safety79
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability82
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $456K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $74K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.9%
- 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 Merrivale?
- Children living in Merrivale are in zone for 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 Merrivale?
- 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 Merrivale?
- The postcode for Merrivale is 9682.
- What is the population of Merrivale?
- Merrivale has 2,073 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Merrivale?
- The estimated median property value in Merrivale is $456K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Merrivale?
- Merrivale is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Merrivale a good place to live?
- Merrivale scores 51/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Merrivale
Schools in zone for Merrivale
Children living in Merrivale have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Merrivale. 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.
Merrivale Weather
Current conditions: 6.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.51 | 10.89 | 3.76 | 10.06 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.44 | 10.67 | 4.72 | 9.94 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.76 | 8.54 | 4.94 | 8.07 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.87 | 8.07 | 3.54 | 6.87 |
| 🍂 May | 11.57 | 5.77 | 4.86 | 4.56 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.09 | 4.26 | 3.28 | 5.69 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.08 | 3.32 | 4.18 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.23 | 3.29 | 3.34 | 6.84 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.22 | 5.02 | 7.2 | 7.87 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.44 | 6 | 4.67 | 7.93 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.05 | 6.69 | 3.53 | 9.39 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.99 | 9.73 | 4.94 | 9.44 |
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