- Est. Median Value
- $393K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 40%
- Current Weather
- 5.0°C
- Median Age
- 54 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Reefton
Is Reefton a good place to live?
Reefton is home to roughly 1,026 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Reefton scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 40% green space.
Schools: Reefton has 2 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 $393K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Reefton has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Reefton 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
- Safety71
- Amenities36
- Schools54
- Housing Affordability95
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $393K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $50K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.7%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Reefton
Schools in zone for Reefton
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Reefton. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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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 Reefton that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Reefton Area School
Composite · roll 173 · decile 4 · 3.0 km away
Sacred Heart School (Reefton)
Full Primary · roll 21 · decile 6 · 3.3 km away
Explore Reefton
Things to do(2)
Reefton Trotting Club
Reefton Boxing Gym
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Reefton
Places to eat & drink(8)
The GrandReef
Bassano Pizza Parlour
Reef Cottage Cafe, Reefton
Alfrescos Outdoor Eatery and Pizzeria
Wilson's Hotel and Cafe
The Broadway Tearooms & Bakery
Steptoes Coffee Emporium
Nana Ni's Pies & Takeaways
Tradies & Services in Reefton
Tradies & services(1)
SFG Solutions Joinery LTD
Shops in Reefton
Shops(4)
Four Square Reefton
FreshChoice Reefton
Reefton Hardware BuildLink
SuperValue
Beauty & Fitness in Reefton
Beauty & fitness(3)
Broadway Hair
Reefton Boxing Gym
Reefton Trotting Club
Professional Services in Reefton
Professional services(1)
Reefton Crane & Construction
Stay in Reefton
Places to stay(8)
Lantern Court Motel
Reefton Accommodation
Nourish Reefton & Wilson’s Hotel
Merijigs Hotel Snack Bar
Dawsons Hotel
Hotel Reefton
The Nurses Home West Coast
Reefton Hideaway
Reefton Weather
Current conditions: 5.0°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.41 | 12.1 | 3.36 | 11.48 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.68 | 11.02 | 3.59 | 10.16 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.53 | 9.11 | 5.56 | 8.28 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.26 | 8.3 | 5.33 | 7.01 |
| 🍂 May | 13.33 | 6.25 | 6.81 | 5.22 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.91 | 3.75 | 4.22 | 6.23 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.91 | 3.27 | 3.54 | 5.28 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11 | 3.06 | 7.01 | 6 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.15 | 5.59 | 9.03 | 6.35 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.35 | 6.36 | 9.19 | 7.92 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.62 | 7.63 | 4.3 | 9.13 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.46 | 11.32 | 6.9 | 9.72 |
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