- Est. Median Value
- $453K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Safety Score
- 94/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~31 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Motu Rimu
Is Motu Rimu a good place to live?
Motu Rimu is home to roughly 2,280 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Motu Rimu scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 94/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Motu Rimu has 9 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 $453K, and weekly rent typically sits around $360.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Motu Rimu 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
- Safety94
- Amenities20
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability83
- Green space10
- Community33
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $453K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Median HH Income
- $78K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.2%
- 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 Motu Rimu
Schools in zone for Motu Rimu
Children living in Motu Rimu have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 3
Tisbury School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 4
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Motu Rimu. 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 Motu Rimu that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Aurora College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 631 · decile 2 · 3.8 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Contributing · roll 251 · decile 2 · 4.4 km away
New River Primary
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 1 · 4.9 km away
Newfield Park School
Contributing · roll 206 · decile 3 · 5.0 km away
Motu Rimu Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.3 | 11.03 | 3.52 | 10.93 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.16 | 10.87 | 3.98 | 10.26 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.14 | 9.2 | 4.37 | 8.44 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.08 | 8.75 | 3.09 | 6.84 |
| 🍂 May | 12.14 | 6.6 | 3.37 | 5.14 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.17 | 3.54 | 3.2 | 5.56 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.8 | 4.18 | 2.97 | 5.49 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.7 | 4.15 | 2.83 | 6.99 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.43 | 5.78 | 4.81 | 7.59 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.24 | 6.27 | 3.98 | 8.37 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.85 | 7.43 | 3.19 | 10.48 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.38 | 10.29 | 4.99 | 9.82 |
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