- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 89%
- Current Weather
- 9.6°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Native Island
Is Native Island a good place to live?
Native Island is home to roughly 486 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Native Island scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 89% green space.
Schools: Native Island has 2 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 $505K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Native Island 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
- Safety91
- Amenities20
- Schools41
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $69K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +19.1%
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Native Island?
- Children living in Native Island 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 Native Island?
- 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 population of Native Island?
- Native Island has 486 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Native Island?
- The estimated median property value in Native Island is $505K. Median weekly rent is $250/week.
- Where is Native Island?
- Native Island is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Native Island a good place to live?
- Native Island scores 56/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Native Island
Schools in zone for Native Island
Children living in Native Island 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 Native Island. 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 Native Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Halfmoon Bay School
Full Primary · roll 30 · decile 5 · 2.6 km away
Native Island Weather
Current conditions: 9.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 17.51 | 11.62 | 4.13 | 10.05 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.35 | 11.69 | 4.24 | 9.21 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.13 | 10.16 | 4.16 | 7.56 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.12 | 9.81 | 3.84 | 5.87 |
| 🍂 May | 12 | 8.41 | 3.22 | 4.28 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.53 | 6.52 | 3.14 | 4.86 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.95 | 6.38 | 3.62 | 4.61 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.46 | 6.33 | 3.18 | 6.34 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.61 | 6.82 | 4.47 | 7.08 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.44 | 7.35 | 4.24 | 6.9 |
| 🌸 Nov | 13.9 | 8.12 | 3.24 | 8.74 |
| ☀️ Dec | 15.59 | 10.3 | 5.27 | 8.16 |
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