- Est. Median Value
- $616K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $204/wk
- Safety Score
- 94/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 10.9°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~31 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Rakahouka
Is Rakahouka a good place to live?
Rakahouka is home to roughly 132 people across 28.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Rakahouka scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 94/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Rakahouka has 5 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 $616K, and weekly rent typically sits around $204.
Lifestyle: Rakahouka has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Rakahouka 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
- Safety94
- Amenities10
- Schools78
- Housing Affordability61
- Green space10
- Community89
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $616K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $204/wk
- Median HH Income
- $118K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.0%
- 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 Rakahouka?
- Children living in Rakahouka are in zone for Myross Bush School, Verdon College, Southland Adventist Christian School, St John's Girls' School (Invercargill), James Hargest College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Rakahouka?
- 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 Rakahouka?
- The postcode for Rakahouka is 9876.
- What is the population of Rakahouka?
- Rakahouka has 132 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Rakahouka?
- The estimated median property value in Rakahouka is $616K. Median weekly rent is $204/week.
- Where is Rakahouka?
- Rakahouka is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Rakahouka a good place to live?
- Rakahouka scores 54/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Rakahouka
Schools in zone for Rakahouka
Children living in Rakahouka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Myross Bush School
Contributing · roll 163 · decile 10
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
James Hargest College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1893
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Rakahouka. 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.
Explore Rakahouka
Things to do(2)
Twin Oaks Farm
Surrey Park Invercargil
Parks & green spaces(1)
Surrey Park Invercargil
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Beauty & Fitness in Rakahouka
Beauty & fitness(1)
Twin Oaks Farm
Rakahouka Weather
Current conditions: 10.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.78 | 10.68 | 3.83 | 10.63 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.55 | 10.33 | 4.26 | 10.2 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.16 | 8.59 | 5.17 | 8.33 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.05 | 8.17 | 3.14 | 6.85 |
| 🍂 May | 12.02 | 6.01 | 3.76 | 5.05 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.2 | 3.12 | 3.07 | 5.66 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.62 | 3.45 | 3.42 | 5.71 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.61 | 3.66 | 2.74 | 6.75 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.58 | 5.25 | 4.67 | 7.61 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.68 | 5.81 | 3.87 | 8.34 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.09 | 6.79 | 2.85 | 10.18 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.79 | 9.75 | 5.01 | 9.58 |
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