- Est. Median Value
- $655K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $430/wk
- Safety Score
- 54/100
- Green Space
- 32%
- Current Weather
- 9.3°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~71 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Riverside
Is Riverside a good place to live?
Riverside is home to roughly 2,106 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Riverside scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 54/100 and 32% green space.
Schools: Riverside has 21 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 $655K, and weekly rent typically sits around $430.
Lifestyle: Riverside has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Riverside 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
- Safety54
- Amenities100
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability57
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $655K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $430/wk
- Median HH Income
- $88K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.0%
- 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 Riverside
Schools in zone for Riverside
Children living in Riverside have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whangarei School
Contributing · roll 461 · decile 4
Whangārei Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1464 · decile 4
Whangārei Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1540 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Riverside. 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 Riverside that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Kāpehu Whetū
Composite · roll 172 · 0.8 km away
Whangarei Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 528 · decile 4 · 1.3 km away
Morningside School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
Renew School
Composite · roll 198 · 1.8 km away
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre
Specialist School · roll 177 · 1.9 km away
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)
Contributing · roll 457 · decile 6 · 2.4 km away
Whau Valley School
Contributing · roll 315 · decile 2 · 2.6 km away
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 2 · 2.7 km away
Te Kura O Otangarei
Full Primary · roll 87 · decile 1 · 2.9 km away
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 30 · decile 3 · 3.4 km away
He Mataariki School for Teen Parents
Teen Parent Unit · 3.5 km away
Tikipunga Primary School
Contributing · roll 326 · decile 1 · 3.8 km away
Manaia View School
Full Primary · roll 185 · decile 1 · 3.8 km away
Tikipunga High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 372 · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 622 · decile 5 · 4.2 km away
Te Kamo High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 818 · decile 4 · 4.7 km away
Totara Grove School
Contributing · roll 282 · decile 2 · 4.7 km away
TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
Composite · roll 189 · 4.8 km away
Explore Riverside
Things to do(19)
Claphams Clock Museum
MD Gallery
Gallery (For Lease)
Curves
Anytime Fitness
The Studio Fitness
Just Thrive
Old Library Arts Centre
Z 24hour Fitness
Whangārei Art Museum
Wairau Māori Art Gallery
William Fraser Memorial Park
Laurie Hall Park
Cafler Park
Mair Park
Riverside Park
Pūtahi Park
Body Evolution
Hardcore Dance Company
Parks & green spaces(6)
William Fraser Memorial Park
Laurie Hall Park
Cafler Park
Mair Park
Riverside Park
Pūtahi Park
Healthcare(8)
Central Family Health Centre
Cancer Society Northland
Life Pharmacy
Rathbone Clinic
Te Aroha Noa Medical Centre
White cross doctors
Chemist Warehouse
Skin Clinic
Eat & Drink in Riverside
Places to eat & drink(62)
Bob Cafe
Dickens Inn
Indian Aroma
Judge House of Ale
La Familia Cafe
Beer & Loathing
Split
Shotgun Betty's
Sun Wah Restaurant
Amici
Omoide Memories
Fat Camel
Wildside
The Quay
Brauhaus Frings
Bright Cafe
Caffeine
Grand Thai restaurant
Killer Prawn and Killer Pizza
Mokaba Cafe
Rascals Cafe
Riverside Cafe
Shiraz Indian Restaurant
The Bakehouse Cafe
Turkish Delight
Essence Cafe
Pizza Hut
Sabai Thai
Stakeout Bar and Grill
Tai Tong restaurant and Garden Bar
Suk Jai Thai restaurant
Gopals
Deluca
Thai Chef's Kitchen
Chill
Old Stone Butterfactory
Nectar
Butterbank
Grind Cafe
Ezumi
Esquires Coffee
Pimarn Thai
Suncourt Sushi
Fresh
Cabbage Tree
Nan Hot Pot
Handsome Frog Cafe
The Green Bean
Body Fuel
Vacant
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Hannsang Korean Restaurant
Sabio Coffee
No. 8 Restaurant & Bar
Kahvi
Fox Bar
Serenity Cafe
Turkish Delight
Pure Bar & Grill
Tumeric
Oliver's
Kafé
Dragonfruit Cafe
Beauty & Fitness in Riverside
Beauty & fitness(7)
Anytime Fitness
Body Evolution
Curves
Hardcore Dance Company
Just Thrive
The Studio Fitness
Z 24hour Fitness
Stay in Riverside
Places to stay(1)
Marina Court Motel and Apartments
Riverside Weather
Current conditions: 9.3°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.83 | 16.42 | 6.42 | 10.3 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.22 | 15.34 | 5.79 | 10.5 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.64 | 12.84 | 0.96 | 10.22 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.87 | 13.43 | 3.94 | 8.24 |
| 🍂 May | 17.06 | 10.96 | 3.62 | 8.09 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.54 | 9.43 | 3.89 | 7.01 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.7 | 8.25 | 4.02 | 7.55 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.77 | 7.18 | 2.78 | 8.21 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.8 | 9.51 | 3.02 | 9.33 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.71 | 10.57 | 4.47 | 10.29 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.78 | 11.36 | 2.95 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.91 | 14.71 | 3.7 | 11.15 |
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