- Est. Median Value
- $771K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $470/wk
- Safety Score
- 57/100
- Green Space
- 25%
- Current Weather
- 4.3°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~68 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Russley
Is Russley a good place to live?
Russley is home to roughly 2,325 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Russley scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 57/100 and 25% green space.
Schools: Russley has 36 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 $771K, and weekly rent typically sits around $470.
Lifestyle: Russley has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Russley 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
- Safety57
- Amenities34
- Schools77
- Housing Affordability49
- Green space82
- Community56
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $771K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $470/wk
- Median HH Income
- $93K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.8%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Russley
Schools in zone for Russley
Children living in Russley have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Riccarton High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1116 · decile 6
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Our Lady of Victories
Full Primary · roll 251 · decile 6
Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School
Full Primary · roll 414 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Russley. 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 Russley that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Full Primary · roll 585 · decile 8 · 1.6 km away
Merrin School Ngā Whetū Kohara
Full Primary · roll 441 · decile 9 · 1.7 km away
Gilberthorpe School
Contributing · roll 225 · decile 2 · 2.1 km away
St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
Full Primary · roll 166 · decile 4 · 2.1 km away
Hornby High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1024 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
Te Kāpehu Riccarton School
Full Primary · roll 353 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Full Primary · roll 450 · decile 10 · 2.5 km away
Hornby Primary School
Contributing · roll 255 · decile 3 · 2.7 km away
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Full Primary · roll 309 · decile 8 · 3.1 km away
Burnside High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2738 · decile 9 · 3.2 km away
Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School
Contributing · roll 282 · decile 9 · 3.2 km away
Ilam School
Contributing · roll 368 · decile 9 · 3.3 km away
Yaldhurst School – Tōtara Tūkaha
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9 · 3.3 km away
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Contributing · roll 313 · decile 8 · 3.4 km away
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Contributing · roll 290 · decile 4 · 3.4 km away
Christchurch North College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 53 · 3.4 km away
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 675 · decile 8 · 3.6 km away
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 284 · decile 8 · 3.8 km away
Medbury Preparatory School
Full Primary · roll 372 · decile 10 · 3.9 km away
Tūora Fendalton School
Contributing · roll 405 · decile 10 · 4.0 km away
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kāhu
Contributing · roll 469 · 4.1 km away
Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School
Contributing · roll 225 · decile 5 · 4.3 km away
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Full Primary · roll 168 · decile 6 · 4.3 km away
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 10 · 4.3 km away
Breens Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 277 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
Harewood School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
Christchurch Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1434 · decile 8 · 4.6 km away
Wharenui School
Full Primary · roll 393 · decile 3 · 4.9 km away
Explore Russley
Things to do(3)
Canterbury AFL
Smith & Smith Russley Christchurch
Zealandia Academy of Indian Arts
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Russley
Places to eat & drink(4)
Passengers + Co
Pioneers Cafe
Russley Fish Supply
Passengers & Co
Tradies & Services in Russley
Tradies & services(2)
Busy Bumbles Russley
Smith and Smith Russley
Beauty & Fitness in Russley
Beauty & fitness(7)
360 Skin Studio
Bonita Beauty Aesthetics
Canterbury AFL
Hair by Jeanette
Smith & Smith Russley Christchurch
The Nail Hut
Zealandia Academy of Indian Arts
Professional Services in Russley
Professional services(3)
Airport Business Park
Financial Wellness Group
Terry Looyer Insurance
Stay in Russley
Places to stay(2)
Airways Motel
Airport Birches Motel
Russley Weather
Current conditions: 4.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.32 | 13.45 | 1.55 | 11.91 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.14 | 13 | 2.19 | 10.27 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.2 | 9.89 | 2.29 | 9.21 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.55 | 8.87 | 1.57 | 8.36 |
| 🍂 May | 14.24 | 5.55 | 1.69 | 6.12 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.14 | 5.36 | 1.87 | 5.35 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.29 | 3.28 | 2.66 | 6.46 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.35 | 3.18 | 1.5 | 7.77 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.29 | 5.74 | 2.08 | 8.89 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.05 | 7.01 | 2.14 | 10.36 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.3 | 9.34 | 1.95 | 11.49 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.41 | 12.14 | 2.18 | 10.83 |
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