- Est. Median Value
- $473K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 16%
- Current Weather
- 4.5°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~70 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Milford
Is Milford a good place to live?
Milford is home to roughly 343 people across 46.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Milford scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 16% green space.
Schools: Milford 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 $473K, and weekly rent typically sits around $330.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Milford 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
- Safety55
- Amenities38
- Schools73
- Housing Affordability79
- Green space52
- Community22
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $473K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Median HH Income
- $77K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.4%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Milford?
- Children living in Milford are in zone for Winchester Rural School, Temuka Primary School, St Joseph's School (Temuka), Opihi College, Craighead Diocesan School, Roncalli College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Milford?
- 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 Milford?
- The postcode for Milford is 7986.
- What is the population of Milford?
- Milford has 343 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Milford?
- The estimated median property value in Milford is $473K. Median weekly rent is $330/week.
- Where is Milford?
- Milford is in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Milford a good place to live?
- Milford scores 51/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Milford
Schools in zone for Milford
Children living in Milford have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Winchester Rural School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 7
Temuka Primary School
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 5
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 6
Opihi College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 282 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Milford. 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.
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Milford Huts
Milford Weather
Current conditions: 4.5°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.57 | 12.9 | 1.71 | 11.3 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.64 | 12.43 | 1.64 | 10.55 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.78 | 9.76 | 1.97 | 8.88 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.1 | 8.21 | 2.08 | 7.68 |
| 🍂 May | 13.74 | 5.23 | 1.92 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.98 | 3.1 | 2.21 | 5.35 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.02 | 2.27 | 3.49 | 6.31 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.32 | 1.84 | 1.24 | 7.9 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.28 | 5.24 | 2.1 | 8.72 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.15 | 6.64 | 3.12 | 9.87 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.47 | 9.12 | 1.43 | 10.97 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.26 | 12 | 2.14 | 10.47 |
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