- Est. Median Value
- $803K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 39%
- Current Weather
- 4.1°C
- Median Age
- 54 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Ripapa Island
Is Ripapa Island a good place to live?
Ripapa Island is home to roughly 1,608 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ripapa Island scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 39% green space.
Schools: Ripapa Island has 10 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 $803K, and weekly rent typically sits around $380.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ripapa 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
- Safety61
- Amenities38
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability47
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $803K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.7%
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Ripapa Island?
- Children living in Ripapa Island are in zone for Christchurch Adventist School, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Middleton Grange School, Cashmere High School, Marian College, St Anne's School (Woolston), Aidanfield Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Ripapa 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 population of Ripapa Island?
- Ripapa Island has 1,608 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Ripapa Island?
- The estimated median property value in Ripapa Island is $803K. Median weekly rent is $380/week.
- Where is Ripapa Island?
- Ripapa Island is in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Ripapa Island a good place to live?
- Ripapa Island scores 56/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Ripapa Island
Schools in zone for Ripapa Island
Children living in Ripapa Island have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Cashmere High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2459 · decile 9
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Full Primary · roll 176 · decile 3
Aidanfield Christian School
Composite · roll 457 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ripapa 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Ripapa Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Diamond Harbour School
Full Primary · roll 108 · decile 9 · 2.4 km away
Lyttelton Primary School
Full Primary · roll 126 · decile 9 · 3.2 km away
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand
Specialist School · roll 99 · decile 10 · 4.4 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
Ripapa Island uses different waste collection arrangements — kerbside bins may not be available at all addresses in this area.
Ripapa Island Weather
Current conditions: 4.1°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.72 | 14.34 | 1.3 | 11.95 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.84 | 13.85 | 1.92 | 10.37 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.04 | 10.89 | 1.93 | 9.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.15 | 9.96 | 1.54 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 14.25 | 6.73 | 1.55 | 6.12 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.31 | 6.74 | 1.82 | 5.44 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.39 | 4.61 | 2.58 | 6.19 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.14 | 4.33 | 1.48 | 7.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.07 | 6.5 | 2.11 | 8.9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.76 | 7.88 | 1.94 | 10.44 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.95 | 10.15 | 1.5 | 11.5 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.04 | 12.88 | 1.85 | 10.94 |
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