- Est. Median Value
- $819K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $440/wk
- Safety Score
- 78/100
- Green Space
- 84%
- Current Weather
- 11.7°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~47 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Oyster Island
Is Oyster Island a good place to live?
Oyster Island is home to roughly 2,463 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Oyster Island scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 78/100 and 84% green space.
Schools: Oyster Island has 16 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 $819K, and weekly rent typically sits around $440.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Oyster Island 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
- Safety78
- Amenities25
- Schools68
- Housing Affordability46
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $819K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $440/wk
- Median HH Income
- $80K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.7%
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Oyster Island
Schools in zone for Oyster Island
Children living in Oyster Island have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Waimea College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1539 · decile 8
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Oyster Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Birchwood School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 5 · 2.0 km away
Nayland Primary School
Contributing · roll 367 · decile 6 · 2.6 km away
Nayland College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1312 · decile 6 · 2.7 km away
Broadgreen Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 486 · decile 6 · 2.7 km away
Stoke School
Contributing · roll 187 · decile 4 · 3.0 km away
TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
Composite · roll 50 · decile 4 · 3.7 km away
Garin College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 637 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
Nelson Christian Academy
Full Primary · roll 311 · decile 6 · 3.9 km away
Salisbury School (Nelson)
Specialist School · roll 11 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
St Paul's School (Richmond)
Full Primary · roll 361 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Tahunanui School
Contributing · roll 265 · decile 4 · 4.0 km away
Waimea Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 546 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Enner Glynn School
Contributing · roll 306 · decile 7 · 4.4 km away
Henley School (Nelson)
Contributing · roll 474 · decile 4 · 4.4 km away
Richmond School (Nelson)
Contributing · roll 482 · decile 4 · 4.4 km away
Oyster Island Weather
Current conditions: 11.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.98 | 14.01 | 1.95 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.69 | 13.36 | 2.44 | 11.22 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.71 | 11.06 | 1.81 | 10.4 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.51 | 9.99 | 3.77 | 8.36 |
| 🍂 May | 14.93 | 7.62 | 4.6 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.3 | 5.76 | 3.56 | 6.94 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.78 | 5.09 | 1.56 | 7.35 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.69 | 4.58 | 2.66 | 8.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.98 | 7.02 | 2.08 | 9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.39 | 8.09 | 3.97 | 10.42 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.03 | 10.13 | 2.63 | 11.11 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.39 | 13.45 | 2.37 | 11.51 |
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