- Est. Median Value
- $421K
- Safety Score
- 79/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 6.7°C
~46 crimes/1k/yr
light rain
Living in New River Estuary
Is New River Estuary a good place to live?
New River Estuary is home to roughly 1,671 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, New River Estuary scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 79/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: New River Estuary has 5 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 $421K.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether New River Estuary 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
- Safety79
- Amenities20
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability89
- Green space10
- Community22
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $421K
- 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 New River Estuary?
- Children living in New River Estuary are in zone for Verdon College, Southland Adventist Christian School, St John's Girls' School (Invercargill). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in New River Estuary?
- 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 New River Estuary?
- New River Estuary has 1,671 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in New River Estuary?
- The estimated median property value in New River Estuary is $421K.
- Where is New River Estuary?
- New River Estuary is in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.
- Is New River Estuary a good place to live?
- New River Estuary scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in New River Estuary
Schools in zone for New River Estuary
Children living in New River Estuary have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
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
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in New River Estuary. 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 River Estuary that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
New River Primary
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 1 · 4.2 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Contributing · roll 251 · decile 2 · 4.9 km away
New River Estuary Weather
Current conditions: 6.7°C, light rain
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.34 | 10.99 | 3.81 | 10.54 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.11 | 10.66 | 4.11 | 10.2 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.15 | 9.06 | 4.69 | 8.23 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.04 | 8.62 | 3.58 | 6.69 |
| 🍂 May | 12.13 | 6.41 | 3.64 | 4.8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.18 | 3.18 | 3.42 | 5.39 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.77 | 3.76 | 3.3 | 5.48 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.65 | 3.95 | 3.01 | 6.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.44 | 5.69 | 5.18 | 7.5 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.29 | 6.25 | 4.27 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.73 | 7.42 | 3.46 | 10.2 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.35 | 10.24 | 5.08 | 9.63 |
New River Estuary Community
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