- Est. Median Value
- $504K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $270/wk
- Safety Score
- 93/100
- Green Space
- 22%
- Current Weather
- 8.4°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~32 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in New River Ferry
New River Ferry is a Southland locality on the New River Estuary, west of Invercargill, where a ferry crossing operated across the estuary before the road bridge made it redundant and the name stayed on the map to record the service that the community no longer needs. The locality sits at the estuary's edge in the flat coastal country that the New River Estuary's wetlands and the Southland plain's western edge produce.
The New River Estuary is Invercargill's western coastal asset: a large, shallow estuary supporting significant birdlife, with the Southland wading bird and waterfowl populations using the tidal flats in the numbers that undisturbed coastal wetlands produce. The estuary walkways and cycling paths connect Invercargill's western suburbs to the coast, and the bird populations reward the binoculars that the cycling trail's users bring in increasing numbers.
The locality around the former ferry site is the coastal fringe of the Southland plain: farming and reserve land at the estuary's edge, with the Invercargill city services a short drive east and the coastal recreation that the estuary walkways provide on the doorstep. Sandy Point's recreation reserve is nearby for the walking and mountain biking that the coastal dunes support.
The ferry is gone. The estuary does not appear to miss it.
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 8.4°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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is New River Ferry?
- New River Ferry is a locality on the New River Estuary, west of Invercargill, where a historical ferry crossing operated before road bridges replaced it.
- What is the New River Estuary?
- The New River Estuary is a large shallow estuary west of Invercargill, supporting significant wading bird and waterfowl populations on the tidal flats, with walkways and cycling paths connecting to the city.
- What birdlife is at the New River Estuary?
- The estuary's tidal flats support South Island pied oystercatcher, bar-tailed godwit, wrybill, royal spoonbill and other wading birds and waterfowl, particularly during spring and autumn migrations.
- What is near New River Ferry?
- Sandy Point Recreation Reserve is nearby for walking and mountain biking, with the New River Estuary walkways connecting toward Invercargill's western suburbs.
- How do I get from Invercargill to New River Ferry?
- By car west from Invercargill along the estuary road, around 15 minutes. The cycling trail from the western suburbs is a flat, scenic alternative.
- Which schools are in zone for New River Ferry?
- Children living in New River Ferry are in zone for Otatara School, Verdon College, Southland Adventist Christian School, St John's Girls' School (Invercargill), James Hargest College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in New River Ferry?
- 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.
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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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: 8.4°C, overcast 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 |
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