- Est. Median Value
- $567K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $225/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 11%
- Current Weather
- 4.0°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Rangitata Island
Is Rangitata Island a good place to live?
Rangitata Island is home to roughly 108 people across 34.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Rangitata Island scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 11% green space.
Schools: Rangitata Island has 7 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 $567K, and weekly rent typically sits around $225.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Rangitata 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
- Safety50
- Amenities38
- Schools77
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space37
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $567K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $225/wk
- Median HH Income
- $89K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.4%
- 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 Rangitata Island?
- Children living in Rangitata Island are in zone for Geraldine Primary School, Winchester Rural School, Geraldine High School, St Joseph's School (Temuka), Opihi College, Craighead Diocesan School, Roncalli College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Rangitata Island?
- 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 Rangitata Island?
- The postcode for Rangitata Island is 7986.
- What is the population of Rangitata Island?
- Rangitata Island has 108 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Rangitata Island?
- The estimated median property value in Rangitata Island is $567K. Median weekly rent is $225/week.
- Where is Rangitata Island?
- Rangitata Island is in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Rangitata Island a good place to live?
- Rangitata Island scores 52/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Rangitata Island
Schools in zone for Rangitata Island
Children living in Rangitata Island have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Geraldine Primary School
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 8
Winchester Rural School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 7
Geraldine High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 613 · decile 8
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 6
Opihi College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 282 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Rangitata Island. 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.
Rangitata Island Weather
Current conditions: 4.0°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.58 | 12.31 | 2.09 | 11.59 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.47 | 11.84 | 2.26 | 10.68 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.2 | 9.06 | 2.31 | 8.8 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.63 | 7.52 | 2.29 | 7.8 |
| 🍂 May | 13.71 | 4.7 | 1.77 | 6.2 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.19 | 2.98 | 1.97 | 5.56 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.97 | 1.43 | 3.76 | 6.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.44 | 1.37 | 1.25 | 7.96 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.44 | 4.58 | 2.07 | 8.84 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.55 | 5.92 | 3.17 | 9.76 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.16 | 8.46 | 1.91 | 10.79 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.31 | 11.36 | 2.79 | 10.44 |
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