- Est. Median Value
- $695K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 47/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 4.5°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~78 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Oceanview
Is Oceanview a good place to live?
Oceanview is home to roughly 2,007 people across 0.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Oceanview scores 39 out of 100, with a safety score of 47/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Oceanview has 15 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 $695K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Oceanview has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Oceanview 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
- Safety47
- Amenities14
- Schools72
- Housing Affordability54
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $695K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.4%
- 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 Oceanview?
- Children living in Oceanview are in zone for Grantlea Downs School, St Joseph's School (Timaru), Craighead Diocesan School, Roncalli College, Mountainview High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Oceanview?
- 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 postcode for Oceanview?
- The postcode for Oceanview is 7910.
- What is the population of Oceanview?
- Oceanview has 2,007 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Oceanview?
- The estimated median property value in Oceanview is $695K. Median weekly rent is $300/week.
- Where is Oceanview?
- Oceanview is in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Oceanview a good place to live?
- Oceanview scores 39/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Oceanview
Schools in zone for Oceanview
Children living in Oceanview have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Grantlea Downs School
Full Primary · roll 297 · decile 5
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 205 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Mountainview High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 449 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Oceanview. 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 Oceanview that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Oceanview Heights School
Full Primary · roll 106 · decile 2 · 0.9 km away
Waimataitai School
Full Primary · roll 458 · decile 6 · 1.7 km away
Highfield School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
Bluestone School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 5 · 3.0 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 827 · decile 7 · 3.1 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 225 · decile 4 · 3.4 km away
Timaru Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 157 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
Timaru Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 498 · decile 6 · 3.7 km away
Gleniti School
Full Primary · roll 370 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Timaru South School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 2 · 4.1 km away
Eat & Drink in Oceanview
Places to eat & drink(2)
Kam Wah
St Pierres Sushi Timaru
Shops in Oceanview
Shops(4)
Aoraki Furniture Services
Bunnings Warehouse
Harvey Norman Timaru
The Garden Centre Timaru
Professional Services in Oceanview
Professional services(1)
Irricon Resource Solutions
Oceanview Weather
Current conditions: 4.5°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.8 | 12.4 | 1.48 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.28 | 11.79 | 1.34 | 10.9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.63 | 8.98 | 2.37 | 9.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.74 | 7.5 | 2.24 | 7.75 |
| 🍂 May | 13.55 | 4.69 | 1.41 | 6.45 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.83 | 3.01 | 1.84 | 5.68 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.85 | 1.14 | 3 | 6.46 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.11 | 0.82 | 1.25 | 8.15 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.88 | 4.66 | 2.22 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.8 | 5.68 | 3.42 | 10.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.97 | 8.18 | 1.89 | 10.94 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.83 | 11.36 | 2.31 | 10.43 |
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