- Est. Median Value
- $456K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $304/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 12%
- Current Weather
- 7.7°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Ruahine
Is Ruahine a good place to live?
Ruahine is home to roughly 1,710 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ruahine scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 12% green space.
Schools: Ruahine 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 $456K, and weekly rent typically sits around $304.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ruahine 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
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability82
- Green space39
- Community22
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $456K
- 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 Ruahine
Schools in zone for Ruahine
Children living in Ruahine 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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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ruahine. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
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Tradies & Services in Ruahine
Tradies & services(1)
Aaron Cranston Building
Ruahine Weather
Current conditions: 7.7°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 17.2 | 12.27 | 4.62 | 10.34 |
| ☀️ Feb | 16.96 | 12.3 | 5.3 | 10.05 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.35 | 10.57 | 7.47 | 7.88 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.42 | 9.9 | 4.95 | 6.6 |
| 🍂 May | 12.09 | 8.35 | 5.61 | 4.37 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.71 | 6.36 | 4.76 | 5.19 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.94 | 6.91 | 6.35 | 5.4 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.11 | 7.01 | 5.3 | 6.69 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.43 | 7.71 | 9.18 | 7.77 |
| 🌸 Oct | 11.61 | 8.37 | 5.78 | 8.05 |
| 🌸 Nov | 12.72 | 9.42 | 4.22 | 9.75 |
| ☀️ Dec | 14.88 | 11.37 | 4.87 | 9.43 |
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