- Est. Median Value
- $947K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $570/wk
- Safety Score
- 74/100
- Green Space
- 20%
- Current Weather
- 4.9°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~51 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Northwood
Is Northwood a good place to live?
Northwood is home to roughly 4,287 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Northwood scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 74/100 and 20% green space.
Schools: Northwood has 28 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 $947K, and weekly rent typically sits around $570.
Lifestyle: Northwood has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Northwood 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
- Safety74
- Amenities52
- Schools83
- Housing Affordability40
- Green space65
- Community22
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $947K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $570/wk
- Median HH Income
- $108K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.6%
- 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 Northwood
Schools in zone for Northwood
Children living in Northwood have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Emmanuel Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 287 · decile 8
St Bede's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 811 · decile 9
Papanui High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1444 · decile 7
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
Pūtahi Belfast School
Full Primary · roll 429 · decile 7
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Full Primary · roll 309 · 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
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Full Primary · roll 427 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Northwood. 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 Northwood that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 285 · decile 8 · 2.1 km away
Pītau-Allenvale School
Specialist School · roll 138 · decile 5 · 2.2 km away
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Contributing · roll 151 · decile 3 · 2.3 km away
Casebrook Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 441 · decile 6 · 2.4 km away
Cotswold Mātāhae School
Contributing · roll 537 · decile 8 · 2.8 km away
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Contributing · roll 165 · decile 3 · 3.0 km away
Papanui Primary School
Contributing · roll 225 · decile 6 · 3.4 km away
Breens Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 277 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Contributing · roll 225 · decile 5 · 4.0 km away
Harewood School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 9 · 4.2 km away
Paparoa Street School
Contributing · roll 324 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
Christchurch North College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 53 · 4.8 km away
Ōuruhia Model School
Full Primary · roll 18 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Waimairi School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School
Contributing · roll 282 · decile 9 · 5.0 km away
Explore Northwood
Things to do(6)
Gronyes Picnic Area Two
Englefield Reserve
Heller Golf
Groynes Reserve, Christchurch.
Waterford Reserve
The Groynes Playground
Parks & green spaces(5)
Gronyes Picnic Area Two
Englefield Reserve
Groynes Reserve, Christchurch.
Waterford Reserve
The Groynes Playground
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Northwood
Places to eat & drink(4)
Willowbank Cafe
The Lakes Restaurant
The Option Bistro and Wines
Lume Restaurant
Tradies & Services in Northwood
Tradies & services(3)
Owls Nest Preschool
Plexipave NZ Sports Court Surfacing
Remarkable Tiny Homes
Shops in Northwood
Shops(3)
Irish Dance Dress Alterations & Dress Bags
New World Northwood
Willowbank Raspberry Farm
Beauty & Fitness in Northwood
Beauty & fitness(5)
Barefoot Beauty
Heller Golf
J C Beauty
Lash Boutique
Unique Beauty
Professional Services in Northwood
Professional services(4)
1881 Global
Accounting for Tax Solutions
Emma Larsen Reports
Taxfix
Stay in Northwood
Places to stay(4)
Northwood Motor Lodge
Chardonnay
Peppers Clearwater Resort
Clearwater Resort
Northwood Weather
Current conditions: 4.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.97 | 13.41 | 1.42 | 11.92 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.97 | 13.01 | 2.29 | 10.28 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.15 | 9.84 | 2.09 | 9.24 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.44 | 8.87 | 1.74 | 8.35 |
| 🍂 May | 14.24 | 5.45 | 1.9 | 6.19 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.14 | 5.09 | 1.85 | 5.46 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.28 | 3.1 | 2.73 | 6.5 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.29 | 3.07 | 1.6 | 7.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.21 | 5.78 | 2.41 | 8.92 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.89 | 6.99 | 2.32 | 10.37 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.01 | 9.25 | 1.77 | 11.48 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.1 | 12.07 | 2.2 | 10.86 |
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