- Est. Median Value
- $835K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 63/100
- Green Space
- 26%
- Current Weather
- 5.0ยฐC
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~62 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Opawa
Is Opawa a good place to live?
Opawa is home to roughly 1,398 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Opawa scores 69 out of 100, with a safety score of 63/100 and 26% green space.
Schools: Opawa has 47 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 $835K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Opawa has cafรฉs, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.0ยฐC. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Opawa is right for you depends on what youโre 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
- Safety63
- Amenities100
- Schools74
- Housing Affordability45
- Green space87
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $835K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $83K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
โ 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 Opawa
Schools in zone for Opawa
Children living in Opawa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite ยท roll 285 ยท decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 835 ยท decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 708 ยท decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite ยท roll 1387 ยท decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 2123 ยท decile 3
Te Aratai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 1277 ยท decile 3
Hillview Christian School
Composite ยท roll 545 ยท decile 7
Te Kura o ลpฤwaho โ Opawa School
Full Primary ยท roll 355 ยท decile 4
St Peter's School Te Kura Haoika
Full Primary ยท roll 155 ยท decile 8
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Opawa. 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 โ confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Opawa that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Rudolf Steiner School (Chch)
Composite ยท roll 280 ยท decile 8 ยท 0.3 km away
St Mark's School (Christchurch)
Full Primary ยท roll 229 ยท 0.5 km away
TKKM o Waitaha
Composite ยท roll 221 ยท decile 1 ยท 0.8 km away
St Martins School
Full Primary ยท roll 471 ยท decile 9 ยท 0.9 km away
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki
Full Primary ยท roll 108 ยท 1.2 km away
Waltham School
Full Primary ยท roll 246 ยท decile 3 ยท 1.3 km away
Beckenham Te Kura o Pลซroto
Full Primary ยท roll 463 ยท decile 8 ยท 1.4 km away
Te Waka Unua School
Full Primary ยท roll 485 ยท decile 2 ยท 1.6 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Teen Parent Unit ยท decile 1 ยท 1.7 km away
Ngutuawa School
Full Primary ยท roll 133 ยท decile 3 ยท 2.1 km away
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Full Primary ยท roll 176 ยท decile 3 ยท 2.2 km away
Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington
Contributing ยท roll 433 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.2 km away
Catholic Cathedral College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 598 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.5 km away
Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo
Contributing ยท roll 547 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.6 km away
Tamariki School
Full Primary ยท roll 48 ยท decile 4 ยท 2.6 km away
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Contributing ยท roll 328 ยท decile 2 ยท 2.7 km away
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Intermediate ยท roll 485 ยท decile 4 ยท 3.0 km away
Cashmere High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 2459 ยท decile 9 ยท 3.1 km away
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Composite ยท roll 650 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.1 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Contributing ยท roll 356 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.1 km away
Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererลซ
Full Primary ยท roll 476 ยท decile 9 ยท 3.1 km away
Te Pฤ o Rฤkaihautลซ
Composite ยท roll 209 ยท decile 2 ยท 3.3 km away
Christchurch East School
Full Primary ยท roll 289 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.3 km away
St Michael's Church School
Full Primary ยท roll 124 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.4 km away
Addington Te Kura Taumatua
Contributing ยท roll 335 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.6 km away
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Composite ยท roll 229 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.8 km away
Whฤซtau School
Contributing ยท roll 285 ยท decile 2 ยท 3.8 km away
Kingslea School
Specialist School ยท roll 125 ยท 4.0 km away
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Contributing ยท roll 264 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.0 km away
Christ's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 708 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.1 km away
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Full Primary ยท roll 185 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.1 km away
The Cathedral Grammar School
Full Primary ยท roll 242 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.2 km away
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Full Primary ยท roll 119 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.2 km away
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kลaka
Contributing ยท roll 428 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.4 km away
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Full Primary ยท roll 324 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.4 km away
Mt Pleasant School
Full Primary ยท roll 372 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.5 km away
Heathcote Valley School
Full Primary ยท roll 186 ยท decile 9 ยท 4.6 km away
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Contributing ยท roll 354 ยท decile 6 ยท 5.0 km away
Explore Opawa
Things to do(24)
T-Rex Ride
Hillsborough Park
Hansen Park
Beckenham Park
Mount Vernon Farm Park
Radley Park
King George V Reserve
Alderson Reserve
Risingholme Park
Waltham Park
Saint Martins Park
Huntsbury Reserve
Woolston Park
Montgomery Spur Reserve
Radley Playground
Curries Reserve
Fifield Reserve
Thackeray Reserve
Monro Park
Mabel Howard Reserve
Centaurus Park
Opawa Tennis Club
Opawa Bowling Club
Dance Central Studios
Parks & green spaces(20)
Hillsborough Park
Hansen Park
Beckenham Park
Mount Vernon Farm Park
Radley Park
King George V Reserve
Alderson Reserve
Risingholme Park
Waltham Park
Saint Martins Park
Huntsbury Reserve
Woolston Park
Montgomery Spur Reserve
Radley Playground
Curries Reserve
Fifield Reserve
Thackeray Reserve
Monro Park
Mabel Howard Reserve
Centaurus Park
Healthcare(2)
St Martins Pharmacy
Helios Integrative Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Opawa
Places to eat & drink(9)
Opawa Bakery & Cafe
Cocoa Black
Magic Masala
Insitu Cafe
Saket Indian Restaurant - Opawa
Waharoa Boutique Catering & Events
The Kawakawa Cafe
The Gelato Lab
Opawa Cafe
Tradies & Services in Opawa
Tradies & services(2)
Sandy Eagle Design Ltd
The Last Moa
Shops in Opawa
Shops(2)
Boutique Habits
Wai Kaha Jade
Beauty & Fitness in Opawa
Beauty & fitness(7)
Dance Central Studios
Fox Hair
IdunEir Beauty
Ninety Three Hair Studio
Opawa Bowling Club
Opawa Tennis Club
Soulstyle Organic Hair Salon
Professional Services in Opawa
Professional services(1)
SBA Small Business Accounting Opawa
Opawa Weather
Current conditions: 5.0ยฐC, overcast clouds
| Month | High (ยฐC) | Low (ยฐC) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Jan | 21.39 | 14 | 1.3 | 11.95 |
| โ๏ธ Feb | 21.52 | 13.52 | 1.92 | 10.37 |
| ๐ Mar | 18.71 | 10.57 | 1.93 | 9.15 |
| ๐ Apr | 16.83 | 9.63 | 1.54 | 8.34 |
| ๐ May | 13.92 | 6.41 | 1.55 | 6.12 |
| โ๏ธ Jun | 12 | 6.42 | 1.82 | 5.44 |
| โ๏ธ Jul | 11.07 | 4.3 | 2.58 | 6.19 |
| โ๏ธ Aug | 11.82 | 4.02 | 1.48 | 7.68 |
| ๐ธ Sep | 14.75 | 6.16 | 2.11 | 8.9 |
| ๐ธ Oct | 16.44 | 7.55 | 1.94 | 10.44 |
| ๐ธ Nov | 17.63 | 9.82 | 1.5 | 11.5 |
| โ๏ธ Dec | 20.71 | 12.56 | 1.85 | 10.94 |
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