- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 62%
- Current Weather
- 1.8°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Parawa
Is Parawa a good place to live?
Parawa is home to roughly 1,233 people across 170.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Parawa scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 62% green space.
Schools: Parawa has 1 school 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 $505K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 1.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Parawa 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
- Safety85
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.0%
- 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 Parawa?
- Children living in Parawa are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Parawa?
- 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 Parawa?
- The postcode for Parawa is 9793.
- What is the population of Parawa?
- Parawa has 1,233 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Parawa?
- The estimated median property value in Parawa is $505K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Parawa?
- Parawa is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Parawa a good place to live?
- Parawa scores 53/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Parawa
Schools in zone for Parawa
Children living in Parawa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Parawa. 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.
Parawa Weather
Current conditions: 1.8°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.67 | 11.06 | 4.07 | 10.41 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.3 | 10.19 | 4.65 | 9.89 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.58 | 7.76 | 5.13 | 8.91 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.54 | 6.26 | 3.92 | 7.64 |
| 🍂 May | 11.11 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 5.33 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.98 | 1.06 | 2.91 | 6.29 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.5 | 0.47 | 3.15 | 5.76 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.52 | 0.71 | 3.42 | 7.21 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.83 | 3.04 | 7.11 | 8.13 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.97 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 8.63 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.85 | 6.25 | 4.04 | 9.47 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.37 | 10.01 | 5.24 | 10.46 |
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