- Est. Median Value
- $465K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 92%
- Current Weather
- 10.3°C
- Median Age
- 34 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Riverlea
Is Riverlea a good place to live?
Riverlea is home to roughly 101 people across 16.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Riverlea scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 92% green space.
Schools: Riverlea has 1 school 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 $465K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Riverlea 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
- Safety58
- Amenities27
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability81
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $465K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $91K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.1%
- 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 Riverlea?
- Children living in Riverlea are in zone for Auroa School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Riverlea?
- 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 Riverlea?
- The postcode for Riverlea is 4679.
- What is the population of Riverlea?
- Riverlea has 101 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Riverlea?
- The estimated median property value in Riverlea is $465K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Riverlea?
- Riverlea is in South Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand.
- Is Riverlea a good place to live?
- Riverlea scores 55/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Riverlea
Schools in zone for Riverlea
Children living in Riverlea have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Auroa School
Full Primary · roll 156 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Riverlea. 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.
Riverlea Weather
Current conditions: 10.3°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.12 | 12.96 | 9.05 | 10.21 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.43 | 12.3 | 5.37 | 10.2 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.38 | 10.01 | 4.46 | 9.96 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.67 | 9.69 | 5.75 | 7.87 |
| 🍂 May | 12.96 | 8.09 | 8.14 | 6.66 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.71 | 6.53 | 5.83 | 7.18 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.26 | 5.47 | 7.12 | 6.58 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.2 | 4.72 | 5.96 | 7.34 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.23 | 6.71 | 7.77 | 8.73 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.39 | 7.28 | 5.39 | 9.46 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.59 | 8.77 | 6.39 | 9.85 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.67 | 11.7 | 5.26 | 10.1 |
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