- Est. Median Value
- $751K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 66/100
- Green Space
- 11%
- Current Weather
- 10.6°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~59 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Ouruhia
Is Ouruhia a good place to live?
Ouruhia is home to roughly 1,065 people across 7.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ouruhia scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 66/100 and 11% green space.
Schools: Ouruhia 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 $751K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Ouruhia has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ouruhia 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
- Safety66
- Amenities16
- Schools78
- Housing Affordability50
- Green space35
- Community56
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $751K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.9%
- 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 Ouruhia?
- Children living in Ouruhia are in zone for Emmanuel Christian School, Kaiapoi High School, St Bede's College, Christchurch Adventist School, Mairehau High School, Middleton Grange School, Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College, Marian College, Ōuruhia Model School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Ouruhia?
- 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 Ouruhia?
- The postcode for Ouruhia is 8083.
- What is the population of Ouruhia?
- Ouruhia has 1,065 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Ouruhia?
- The estimated median property value in Ouruhia is $751K. Median weekly rent is $350/week.
- Where is Ouruhia?
- Ouruhia is in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Ouruhia a good place to live?
- Ouruhia scores 47/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Ouruhia
Schools in zone for Ouruhia
Children living in Ouruhia 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
Kaiapoi High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1072 · decile 6
St Bede's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 811 · decile 9
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Mairehau High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 420 · decile 4
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
Ōuruhia Model School
Full Primary · roll 18 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ouruhia. 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 Ouruhia that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
Full Primary · roll 578 · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
Pītau-Allenvale School
Specialist School · roll 138 · decile 5 · 3.3 km away
Pūtahi Belfast School
Full Primary · roll 429 · decile 7 · 3.3 km away
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Full Primary · roll 442 · decile 8 · 3.9 km away
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 285 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Waitākiri Primary School
Contributing · roll 520 · decile 8 · 5.0 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 5 August
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Wednesday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Christchurch City Council.
Explore Ouruhia
Things to do(1)
Ouruhia Reserve
Parks & green spaces(1)
Ouruhia Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Ouruhia
Tradies & services(4)
Dynamic Housing
New Zealand Drug Decontamination and Remediation Specialist
SuperSeeders
Woodhouse Electrical
Shops in Ouruhia
Shops(3)
Certified Scaffolding Christchurch
Half Price Imports
PYO Berries NZ
Ouruhia Weather
Current conditions: 10.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.26 | 14.49 | 1.28 | 11.97 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.41 | 13.92 | 2.03 | 10.43 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.71 | 11.15 | 1.97 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.8 | 9.99 | 1.57 | 8.33 |
| 🍂 May | 14 | 6.76 | 1.64 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.14 | 6.72 | 1.74 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.06 | 4.3 | 2.54 | 6.26 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.7 | 4.24 | 1.51 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.64 | 6.56 | 2.09 | 8.97 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.06 | 8.03 | 1.75 | 10.46 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.39 | 10.25 | 1.78 | 11.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.46 | 12.96 | 1.81 | 10.99 |
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