- Est. Median Value
- $613K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Safety Score
- 38/100
- Green Space
- 37%
- Current Weather
- 6.7°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in New Brighton
Is New Brighton a good place to live?
New Brighton is home to roughly 6,180 people across 5.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, New Brighton scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 38/100 and 37% green space.
Schools: New Brighton has 25 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 $613K, and weekly rent typically sits around $360.
Lifestyle: New Brighton has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether New Brighton 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
- Safety38
- Amenities100
- Schools71
- Housing Affordability61
- Green space100
- Community11
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $613K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Median HH Income
- $68K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -5.2%
- 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 New Brighton
Schools in zone for New Brighton
Children living in New Brighton have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Hillview Christian School
Composite · roll 545 · decile 7
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
Haeata Community Campus
Composite · roll 586 · decile 2
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in New Brighton. 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 New Brighton that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Nova Montessori School
Full Primary · roll 41 · decile 9 · 0.4 km away
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 6 · 0.6 km away
St James School (Aranui)
Contributing · roll 95 · decile 2 · 1.2 km away
Rāwhiti School
Full Primary · roll 518 · decile 3 · 1.6 km away
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1333 · decile 5 · 2.1 km away
Avonside Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1107 · decile 5 · 2.1 km away
South New Brighton School
Full Primary · roll 370 · decile 4 · 2.1 km away
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 418 · decile 5 · 2.5 km away
Parkview Pārua
Full Primary · roll 372 · decile 6 · 3.5 km away
Waitākiri Primary School
Contributing · roll 520 · decile 8 · 3.8 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Contributing · roll 356 · decile 3 · 3.9 km away
Whītau School
Contributing · roll 285 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Composite · roll 209 · decile 2 · 4.4 km away
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Contributing · roll 328 · decile 2 · 4.5 km away
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Full Primary · roll 442 · decile 8 · 4.6 km away
Te Oraka
Intermediate · roll 192 · decile 4 · 4.7 km away
Tamariki School
Full Primary · roll 48 · decile 4 · 4.7 km away
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 6 · 4.8 km away
Explore New Brighton
Things to do(25)
Shoreline Fitness
Snap Fitness
Bower Park
Snap Fitness 24/7 New Brighton
Thomson Park
Marce Fitness
Elite Personal Training
GKR Karate
New Brighton Rugby Football Club
Lamont Team 365
Jolt Dance
New Brighton Cricket Club
American Football Canterbury
Eastern Hub
Groundworx Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Spa Park Taupo
JBC Dance Christchurch
New Brighton Bowling Club
New Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club
North Wai Dunga Classic
Rāwhiti Domain
New Brighton Beachside Playground
Christchurch East Yoga
North Beach Tennis Club
Alice in Putterland
Parks & green spaces(5)
Bower Park
Thomson Park
Spa Park Taupo
Rāwhiti Domain
New Brighton Beachside Playground
Healthcare(2)
Travis Medical Centre
Unichem
Eat & Drink in New Brighton
Places to eat & drink(55)
Pizza Hut
Pad Thai Restaurant
Salt on the Pier
South of India
Spagalimis Pizzaria
Pierside Cafe and Bar
Antidote
Switch
Chanakya South
Honey
New Brighton Club
Point Break Café
The Bower
Urban Corner Cafe
Dune Cafe
Yak & Fern
New Brighton Cafe
Gourmet Seafoods QEII
Moon Wah Takeaways
Chats Bar & Cafe
Chats Bar
Saawaan Thai Takeaway
WILD BEAN CAFE
Pizza Hut New Brighton
Southpaw Brewing Company & Taproom
Yak&Fern – Cafe & Restaurant
North Beach Fish Supply
Pier Side Bar
Subway
Couplands
Fish and Chicken
Bar 25
Beer On The Peir
Chanakya South Indian Cuisine
Fish N Chicken
North Beach Beer Garden
Pierside Collective
Big Brothers Souvlaki
Cafe Rongomatāne
Kusamono Cafe
Honey Cafe
Domino's Pizza
Domino's Pizza New Brighton
Switch New Brighton
Deep South Ice Cream
Southpaw Brewery & Taproom
Lovely Jubbly Grub
Kraken Coffee
Souva Cucina Limited
Bower Ave Fish and Chip
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Kai Kitchen
New Brighton Cafe & Eatery
Phad Thai Restaurant
Saturdays
The Burger Joint
Tradies & Services in New Brighton
Tradies & services(22)
A Brilliant Concrete Grinder
Aridium Designs Limited
Bower Joinery
Canterbury Insulation
Express Detailing Christchurch
Frankish Electrical NZ Ltd
Hopman Motors
Joe Grant Electrical
Kidsfirst Kindergartens South Brighton
Koffman
KT Electrical Limited
Max Performance
MCS Electrical
Motortech Canterbury
New Brighton Auto Ltd
New Brighton Community PreSchool and Nursery
North Beach Community Child Care Centre
Pipe Dreams Drainage & Excavation Ltd
Southshore Tyre & Auto Services
Staged2Sell
Storer Motors ltd.
The German Car Doctor
Shops in New Brighton
Shops(19)
Countdown Supermarket
East Coast Kitchens
Independent Flooring
Lola's New and Used Clothin
Marshall's Health & Natural Therapy
Menage A Trois
Oakleigh Fine Furniture
Parsons Green Furniture Ltd
QE2 Foodmarket
Seaside Vintage
Shiro Bonsai
Style Anthology Limited
Super Discount Dairy
Super Liquor Brighton
Super Liquor Seaside
The Best Furniture Shop
Tide and Timber
Tooley Holdings
Woolworths
Beauty & Fitness in New Brighton
Beauty & fitness(36)
Alice in Putterland
All About Hair
American Football Canterbury
Brighton Barbershop
Brighton Hair Studio
Brighton Style
Bristow's Hair Salon
Christchurch East Yoga
Eastern Hub
Elite Personal Training
GKR Karate
Groundworx Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Hair Plus
Happy Feet
Hinerewa Art Ta Moko Studio
JBC Dance Christchurch
Jolt Dance
Lamont Team 365
Luxury Nails and Spa
Marce Fitness
Mood Hair Salon
New Brighton Bowling Club
New Brighton Cricket Club
New Brighton Rugby Football Club
New Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club
Nomadic Barbers
North Beach Tennis Club
North Wai Dunga Classic
Salty Hair & Co
Shoreline Fitness
Snap Fitness
Snap Fitness 24/7 New Brighton
Studio Three
Symbolic Tatu
Tesbelle Beauty Therapy
Whip 'n' Snip
Professional Services in New Brighton
Professional services(6)
Aero Perspectives NZ
Boudoir Christchurch
Eastsidetax
Raewyn Murray Photography Ltd
SBA Small Business Accounting New Brighton
Travelex
Stay in New Brighton
Places to stay(3)
Sandy Feet Hotel
Point Break Backpackers
Point Break Backpackers & Cafe Hostel Christchurch
New Brighton Weather
Current conditions: 6.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.26 | 14.49 | 1.28 | 11.97 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.41 | 13.92 | 2.03 | 10.43 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.71 | 11.15 | 1.97 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.8 | 9.99 | 1.57 | 8.33 |
| 🍂 May | 14 | 6.76 | 1.64 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.14 | 6.72 | 1.74 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.06 | 4.3 | 2.54 | 6.26 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.7 | 4.24 | 1.51 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.64 | 6.56 | 2.09 | 8.97 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.06 | 8.03 | 1.75 | 10.46 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.39 | 10.25 | 1.78 | 11.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.46 | 12.96 | 1.81 | 10.99 |
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