- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $560/wk
- Safety Score
- 97/100
- Green Space
- 44%
- Current Weather
- 4.9°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~28 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Ruby Island
Is Ruby Island a good place to live?
Ruby Island is home to roughly 2,082 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ruby Island scores 69 out of 100, with a safety score of 97/100 and 44% green space.
Schools: Ruby Island has 4 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 $522K, and weekly rent typically sits around $560.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ruby 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
- Safety97
- Amenities22
- Schools91
- Housing Affordability72
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $560/wk
- Median HH Income
- $114K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.8%
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Ruby Island
Schools in zone for Ruby Island
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Ruby Island. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ruby 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 Ruby Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wanaka Primary School
Contributing · roll 494 · decile 9 · 2.7 km away
Mt Aspiring College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1322 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Holy Family School (Wanaka)
Full Primary · roll 200 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Te Kura O Take Kārara
Contributing · roll 315 · 4.7 km away
Ruby Island Weather
Current conditions: 4.9°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.93 | 13.21 | 2.6 | 11.77 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.35 | 12.09 | 2.34 | 11.75 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.96 | 9.35 | 3.8 | 9.92 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.04 | 8.34 | 4.14 | 8.1 |
| 🍂 May | 11.86 | 5.54 | 3.59 | 6.05 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.39 | 3.46 | 2.2 | 4.93 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.56 | 2.45 | 2.55 | 6.08 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.86 | 2.42 | 2.92 | 7.62 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.4 | 3.9 | 8.97 | 8.34 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.6 | 5.36 | 6.2 | 10.17 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.81 | 8.61 | 3.38 | 11.74 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.3 | 12.3 | 3.79 | 12.16 |
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