- Est. Median Value
- $547K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $368/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 8.1°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Rimu
Is Rimu a good place to live?
Rimu is home to roughly 1,419 people across 8.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Rimu scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Rimu has 4 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 $547K, and weekly rent typically sits around $368.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Rimu 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
- Safety82
- Amenities10
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability69
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $547K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $368/wk
- Median HH Income
- $108K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.5%
- 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 Rimu?
- Children living in Rimu are in zone for Rimu School, St Patrick's School (Invercargill), Verdon College, Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Rimu?
- 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 Rimu?
- The postcode for Rimu is 9877.
- What is the population of Rimu?
- Rimu has 1,419 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Rimu?
- The estimated median property value in Rimu is $547K. Median weekly rent is $368/week.
- Where is Rimu?
- Rimu is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Rimu a good place to live?
- Rimu scores 50/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Rimu
Schools in zone for Rimu
Children living in Rimu have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Rimu School
Full Primary · roll 104 · decile 9
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 3
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Rimu. 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.
Professional Services in Rimu
Professional services(1)
Jim's Test & Tag Invercargill
Rimu Weather
Current conditions: 8.1°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.38 | 10.74 | 3.38 | 9.89 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.49 | 9.98 | 3.59 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.17 | 9.02 | 3.53 | 8.3 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.05 | 8.3 | 4.02 | 6.56 |
| 🍂 May | 12.66 | 6.37 | 3.48 | 5.31 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.03 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 5.4 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.46 | 3.7 | 3.38 | 4.87 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.11 | 3.54 | 2.72 | 6.94 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.58 | 5.05 | 3.75 | 7.41 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.7 | 5.61 | 3.61 | 8.75 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.63 | 7.39 | 3.43 | 10.24 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.85 | 9.87 | 4.21 | 9.6 |
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