- Est. Median Value
- $504K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $270/wk
- Safety Score
- 93/100
- Green Space
- 22%
- Current Weather
- 6.7°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~32 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in New River Ferry
Is New River Ferry a good place to live?
New River Ferry is home to roughly 1,725 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, New River Ferry scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 93/100 and 22% green space.
Schools: New River Ferry 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 $504K, and weekly rent typically sits around $270.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether New River Ferry 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
- Safety93
- Amenities10
- Schools78
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space72
- Community78
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $504K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $270/wk
- Median HH Income
- $108K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.3%
- 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 River Ferry
Schools in zone for New River Ferry
Children living in New River Ferry have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Otatara School
Contributing · roll 232 · decile 10
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
James Hargest College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1893
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School Zone Checker
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Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Tradies & Services in New River Ferry
Tradies & services(2)
Invercargill Tractor Servicing and Repairs Ltd
Ultra Gas Plumbing and Drainage
Professional Services in New River Ferry
Professional services(1)
Atticus Road
New River Ferry Weather
Current conditions: 6.7°C, broken clouds
| 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 Ferry Community
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