- Est. Median Value
- $793K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 19%
- Current Weather
- 8.8°C
- Median Age
- 54 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Purau
Is Purau a good place to live?
Purau is home to roughly 1,608 people across 19.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Purau scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 19% green space.
Schools: Purau has 8 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 $793K, and weekly rent typically sits around $380.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Purau 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
- Safety61
- Amenities38
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability47
- Green space62
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $793K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.7%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Purau?
- Children living in Purau are in zone for Christchurch Adventist School, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Middleton Grange School, Cashmere High School, Marian College, St Anne's School (Woolston), Aidanfield Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Purau?
- 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 Purau?
- The postcode for Purau is 8972.
- What is the population of Purau?
- Purau has 1,608 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Purau?
- The estimated median property value in Purau is $793K. Median weekly rent is $380/week.
- Where is Purau?
- Purau is in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Purau a good place to live?
- Purau scores 52/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Purau
Schools in zone for Purau
Children living in Purau have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Cashmere High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2459 · decile 9
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Full Primary · roll 176 · decile 3
Aidanfield Christian School
Composite · roll 457 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Purau. 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 Purau that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Diamond Harbour School
Full Primary · roll 108 · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Tuesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Tuesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 11 August
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Tuesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Tuesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Tuesday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Christchurch City Council.
Purau Weather
Current conditions: 8.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.08 | 13.73 | 1.29 | 11.91 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.94 | 13.22 | 2.18 | 10.42 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.83 | 10.36 | 1.97 | 9.16 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.14 | 9.29 | 1.58 | 8.29 |
| 🍂 May | 14.07 | 6.64 | 1.72 | 6.1 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.17 | 6.42 | 2 | 5.39 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.25 | 4.36 | 2.88 | 6.16 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.11 | 4.13 | 1.58 | 7.61 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.07 | 6.02 | 2.05 | 8.93 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.95 | 7.27 | 1.94 | 10.42 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.14 | 9.46 | 1.91 | 11.48 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.21 | 12.09 | 2.16 | 10.98 |
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