- Est. Median Value
- $713K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 8%
- Current Weather
- 4.7°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Methven
Is Methven a good place to live?
Methven is home to roughly 3,381 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Methven scores 67 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 8% green space.
Schools: Methven has 6 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 $713K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Methven has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Methven 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
- Safety71
- Amenities100
- Schools84
- Housing Affordability53
- Green space26
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $713K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $91K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.1%
- 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 Methven
Schools in zone for Methven
Children living in Methven 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
Methven Primary School
Contributing · roll 276 · decile 7
Mount Hutt College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 571 · decile 9
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 Methven. 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 Methven
Things to do(17)
North Ashburton Spillweir
Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation Scheme Offtake
Methven Checkgate
Stockwater Bypass
Ashburton Lyndhurst Main Race Offtake
Garage Gym
Denrai Tae Kwon-Do NZ
Methven camping ground
Methven Trotting Club
Methven Rugby Club
Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
Methven Racecourse
Methven Bowling Club
Methven Domain
HELI RURAL - Methven l Mt Hutt l Rakaia
Methven Tennis Club, NZ
X-M CrossFit
Parks & green spaces(2)
Methven camping ground
Methven Domain
Healthcare(1)
Methven Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Methven
Places to eat & drink(33)
Canterbury Hotel (Brown Pub)
Blue Pub
AQUA Japanese Restaurant & Takeaway
Cafe 131
Lisah's Restaurant and Bar
Crossroads
Primo E Secundo
Ski Time Restaurant
Steel-Worx Bar and Restaurant
Kebab Food Truck - Kebizza
Forest Lodge
The Last Post Cafe
The Dubliner
Dom's
Station Coffee
Nawab Eatery
The Alpine Grind
Amara
131 Eatery
Thai Chilli
Dom's Pizza and Kebabs
Green Parrot Bar & Grill
Blue Pub Methven
Amara Bar & Snackery
Village Takeaways and Pizzas
AQUA Japanese Restaurant & Takeaways
Aqua Japanese Restaurant and Takeaways
Thai Chilli Methven
Craft at Arabica
Purple Dragon
Kebizza
The Green Parrot Bar & Grill
131 Eatery Methven
Tradies & Services in Methven
Tradies & services(18)
AIS Methven
Big River Builders Limited
Bubble & Squeak Car & Dog Wash Methven Mt Hutt
Carter's Tyre Service Methven
Dave Workman Plumbing
JNK Landscapes 2025 Ltd
Lyndhurst Pool, Mid Canterbury, NZ
Methven Autoservices
Methven Engineering Services
Methven Landscape Supplies
Methven Motors Limited
Methven Panel and Paint
Methven Playcentre
Morris Contracting
Rural Property Solutions Mid Canterbury
Staples and Kidd
The Fabric Surgen
The Gentleman's Tailoress
Shops in Methven
Shops(8)
Clothe
Drycreekmeats
Farmhouse Design & Decor
Four Square Methven
FreshChoice Methven
Hammer Hardware
Shearmac New Zealand
Super Liquor Methven
Beauty & Fitness in Methven
Beauty & fitness(15)
Alpenglow Beauty Therapy
Arch Eyebrows
Avalanche Beauty Ink
Braided Hair Design
Denrai Tae Kwon-Do NZ
Garage Gym
HELI RURAL - Methven l Mt Hutt l Rakaia
Methven Barber
Methven Bowling Club
Methven Racecourse
Methven Rugby Club
Methven Tennis Club, NZ
Methven Trotting Club
Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
X-M CrossFit
Professional Services in Methven
Professional services(6)
GE Photography
HIVE Methven
Humm Engineering Ltd
Mechforce Engineering LTD
Methven Tyre and Hire
South Pacific Engineering
Stay in Methven
Places to stay(21)
Beluga Lodge
Methven Motel
Cedar Chalets
Methven Camping Ground
Methven Lodge BnB
Abisko Campground
Mt Hutt Bunkhouse
The Lodge
Methven Resort
The Annexe
Barkers Lodge
Whitestone Cottages
Mount Hutt Motels
Pudding Hill Lodge
The Brown Pub
Ski Time
Southern Cross Lodge
Methven Motels and Apartments
Mountain House
Redwood Lodge
The Studio at Northfield
Methven Weather
Current conditions: 4.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.93 | 10.46 | 4.5 | 11.22 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.86 | 10.08 | 3.76 | 9.85 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.51 | 7.26 | 4.36 | 8.94 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.77 | 6.29 | 4.14 | 7.7 |
| 🍂 May | 12.15 | 4 | 2.81 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.04 | 2.47 | 3.04 | 5.87 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.38 | 1.32 | 4.39 | 6.7 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.59 | 0.64 | 3.16 | 8.15 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.42 | 3.06 | 3.94 | 8.91 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15 | 4.45 | 6.1 | 9.73 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.58 | 6.61 | 3.89 | 10.56 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.38 | 9.61 | 4.57 | 10.59 |
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