- Est. Median Value
- $713K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $189/wk
- Safety Score
- 53/100
- Green Space
- 17%
- Current Weather
- 4.4°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~72 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Redwood
Is Redwood a good place to live?
Redwood is home to roughly 8,076 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Redwood scores 64 out of 100, with a safety score of 53/100 and 17% green space.
Schools: Redwood has 39 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 $713K, and weekly rent typically sits around $189.
Lifestyle: Redwood has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Redwood 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
- Safety53
- Amenities100
- Schools83
- Housing Affordability53
- Green space57
- Community56
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $713K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $189/wk
- Median HH Income
- $77K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.2%
- 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 Redwood
Schools in zone for Redwood
Children living in Redwood have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Emmanuel Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 287 · decile 8
St Bede's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 811 · decile 9
Papanui High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1444 · decile 7
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
Casebrook Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 441 · decile 6
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Full Primary · roll 309 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 285 · decile 8
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Full Primary · roll 427 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Redwood. 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 Redwood that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Contributing · roll 151 · decile 3 · 0.9 km away
Papanui Primary School
Contributing · roll 225 · decile 6 · 1.7 km away
Pūtahi Belfast School
Full Primary · roll 429 · decile 7 · 2.2 km away
Bishopdale School Te Kura o Papakōhatu
Contributing · roll 165 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
Pītau-Allenvale School
Specialist School · roll 138 · decile 5 · 2.7 km away
Cotswold Mātāhae School
Contributing · roll 537 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
Paparoa Street School
Contributing · roll 324 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
Mairehau High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 420 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Full Primary · roll 463 · decile 7 · 3.3 km away
Mairehau Primary School
Full Primary · roll 367 · decile 5 · 3.3 km away
Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
Full Primary · roll 578 · decile 9 · 3.6 km away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Composite · roll 1640 · 3.7 km away
Waimairi School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Breens Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 277 · decile 9 · 3.8 km away
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Contributing · roll 225 · decile 5 · 3.8 km away
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 108 · decile 9 · 3.9 km away
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 10 · 4.0 km away
St Albans School
Contributing · roll 562 · decile 8 · 4.1 km away
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 536 · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Full Primary · roll 169 · decile 7 · 4.4 km away
Elmwood Normal School
Contributing · roll 527 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Ōuruhia Model School
Full Primary · roll 18 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Selwyn House School
Full Primary · roll 288 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Ferndale Te Ahu
Specialist School · roll 141 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Harewood School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 9 · 5.0 km away
Explore Redwood
Things to do(37)
HGF Strength & Fitness
Grampian Reserve
Redwood Park
Barnes Reserve
Aylsham Reserve
Murchison Park
Sharnbrook Reserve
Alwyn Park
Paddington Reserve
Regency Reserve
Owen Mitchell Park
Vaughan Reserve
Norrie Park
Dunedin Reserve
Marlene Reserve
Canberra Reserve
Providence Reserve
Waterford Reserve
Momorangi Reserve
Glen Oaks Reserve
Styx River Esplanade Reserve
Creedon Reserve
Regents Park Reserve
James Condon Park
Northern Bulldogs Rugby League Club
Papanui Redwood AFC
GKR Karate
Redwood Springs Park
Dance With Aimee
Marist Harewood Cricket Club
Marist Hockey
Bujinkan Christchurch
Ramore Reserve
Burlesque Ōtautahi with Aurora - B.O.A
Marist Park
Garden City Dance Academy
Ultra Fitness
Parks & green spaces(26)
Grampian Reserve
Redwood Park
Barnes Reserve
Aylsham Reserve
Murchison Park
Sharnbrook Reserve
Alwyn Park
Paddington Reserve
Regency Reserve
Owen Mitchell Park
Vaughan Reserve
Norrie Park
Dunedin Reserve
Marlene Reserve
Canberra Reserve
Providence Reserve
Waterford Reserve
Momorangi Reserve
Glen Oaks Reserve
Styx River Esplanade Reserve
Creedon Reserve
Regents Park Reserve
James Condon Park
Redwood Springs Park
Ramore Reserve
Marist Park
Healthcare(3)
Redwood Pharmacy
Northwood Medical Centre
Redwood Clinic
Eat & Drink in Redwood
Places to eat & drink(31)
Cosy Cafe
Sequoia 88
Redwood Bar
Coasters Tavern
Curry Time
Coffee Culture
Gengy's Christchurch
Redwood Souvlaki
New Asia Takeaways
Chipmunks Playland & Cafe
Wakelin Watering Hole
Sushi Lane
Coffee Culture Redwood
Da half chef Redwood
Azhar's Cookies
XO Bar
Food at the Reddie
Spagalimis Italian Pizzaria
Cluck’IZ
Curry Time Indian Restaurant
The Redwood Bar
Sweet Revenge
Burgers and Beers Inc.
Costas Taverna Greek Restaurant and Ouzo Bar
Thai Garden
Thai Temple
Arjee Bhajee
Chillingworth Road
Cobb & Co.
La Porchetta Papanui
Joe's Garage
Tradies & Services in Redwood
Tradies & services(15)
Action Reroofing
Adler plumbing limited
Bridgestone Tyre Centre - Redwood
Colour Wise Decorating
Cranford Street Garage
Dial A Sparky Christchurch
Finesse Joinery
Hungwell Gates
LaserLine Tiling
Mr Green Christchurch
Northern Collision Panelbeaters
Sign of the Squeegee Window Cleaning
South Island Electrical
Total Trees Limited
Urban Threads
Shops in Redwood
Shops(7)
Fred Sladen & Sons Jewellers
Fresh Hub
H+M Builders
PAK'nSAVE Papanui
Save Mart
Sladens
The Bottle-O Prestons Road
Beauty & Fitness in Redwood
Beauty & fitness(19)
Amy Glow Beauty
Beardsleys Barbershop
Bujinkan Christchurch
Burlesque Ōtautahi with Aurora - B.O.A
Dance With Aimee
Garden City Dance Academy
GKR Karate
HGF Strength & Fitness
Homegrown Beauty & Nails
La Difference
Lucy Jane Beauty
Marist Harewood Cricket Club
Marist Hockey
Meraki Nails
Northern Bulldogs Rugby League Club
Papanui Redwood AFC
Shine Hair Design
Stylish Barber Redwood
Ultra Fitness
Professional Services in Redwood
Professional services(6)
CarMoney
Fast Force Recruitment
Maxit Marketing
NZHL - Christchurch North
Shepherd's Marketing
Topline Talent Recruitment
Stay in Redwood
Places to stay(6)
AAA Northlands Motel
Garden City Motel
Avon City Motel
Redwood Hotel
Northcote Motor Lodge
Abbella Lodge Motel
Redwood Weather
Current conditions: 4.4°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.68 | 13.19 | 43.2 | 11.9 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.15 | 12.72 | 110.83 | 9.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.08 | 10.5 | 55.6 | 9.1 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.46 | 8.82 | 50.53 | 8.4 |
| 🍂 May | 14.74 | 5.88 | 53.83 | 6.44 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.28 | 4.69 | 54.43 | 5.54 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.09 | 3.19 | 133.5 | 5.81 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.53 | 3.43 | 54.37 | 7.48 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.83 | 5.56 | 56.93 | 8.76 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.56 | 6.69 | 59.03 | 10.38 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.32 | 9.66 | 74.93 | 11.41 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.6 | 12.03 | 58.93 | 10.64 |
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