- Est. Median Value
- $642K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $304/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 36%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~45 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Riverton/Aparima
Is Riverton/Aparima a good place to live?
Riverton/Aparima is home to roughly 1,710 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Riverton/Aparima scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 36% green space.
Schools: Riverton/Aparima has 3 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 $642K, and weekly rent typically sits around $304.
Lifestyle: Riverton/Aparima has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Riverton/Aparima 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
- Safety81
- Amenities66
- Schools59
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $642K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $304/wk
- Median HH Income
- $59K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.6%
- 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 Riverton/Aparima
Schools in zone for Riverton/Aparima
Children living in Riverton/Aparima have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Riverton/Aparima that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Aparima College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 217 · decile 6 · 0.4 km away
Riverton School
Contributing · roll 131 · decile 6 · 0.6 km away
Explore Riverton/Aparima
Things to do(5)
Riverton Squash Club
Riverton Rugby Football Club
Riverton Rowing Club
Riverton Racing Club 2024 - New
Southland Surf School
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(2)
Riverton Pharmacy
Riverton Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Riverton/Aparima
Places to eat & drink(11)
Aparina
Crib Cafe
Jacob’s River Bakehouse
Bayside Fish Supply
The Crib Café
102 Cafe and Takeaway
Beachhouse Restaurant
Riverton RSA Memorial Club
The Crib Cafe
Aparima Restaurant & Bar
Beach House Cafe
Tradies & Services in Riverton/Aparima
Tradies & services(7)
4Shore Coastal Cleans
Aparima Plumbing Ltd
Bugman Southland
Riverton Engineering
Riverton Kindergarten
Riverton Plumbing and Drainlaying
Southern Tree Craft
Shops in Riverton/Aparima
Shops(6)
Ayto's Dairy
FreshChoice Riverton
Hammer Hardware
Riverton Beer Wine & Spirits
Riverton Butchery Ltd
SuperValue
Beauty & Fitness in Riverton/Aparima
Beauty & fitness(6)
Haven Hair Boutique Riverton
Riverton Racing Club 2024 - New
Riverton Rowing Club
Riverton Rugby Football Club
Riverton Squash Club
Southland Surf School
Professional Services in Riverton/Aparima
Professional services(1)
Ocean Shell Studios - Giftware and Craft
Stay in Riverton/Aparima
Places to stay(6)
Riverton Beach Motel
Carriers Arms Hotel
B&B Riverton
Riverton Rocks Retreat - Motel
Riverton Lodge Hotel
Robbies Beach Side Accommodation
Riverton/Aparima Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.18 | 11.43 | 4.24 | 10.73 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.25 | 10.96 | 4.61 | 10.18 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.35 | 9.16 | 4.75 | 8.31 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.33 | 8.66 | 3.94 | 6.87 |
| 🍂 May | 12.3 | 6.64 | 3.88 | 4.68 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.22 | 4.11 | 3.57 | 5.54 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.81 | 3.87 | 3.76 | 5.7 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.88 | 3.88 | 3.41 | 6.84 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.77 | 5.7 | 5.11 | 7.94 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.6 | 6.41 | 4.26 | 8.2 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.9 | 7.42 | 3.28 | 10.17 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.52 | 10.26 | 4.76 | 9.79 |
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