- Est. Median Value
- $616K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $204/wk
- Safety Score
- 94/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 6.5°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~31 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Rakahouka
Is Rakahouka a good place to live?
Rakahouka is home to roughly 1,251 people. 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 6.5°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
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
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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: 6.5°C, scattered 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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