- Est. Median Value
- $819K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $468/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 6%
- Current Weather
- 7.8°C
- Median Age
- 51 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Saxton Island
Is Saxton Island a good place to live?
Saxton Island is home to roughly 3,174 people across 0.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Saxton Island scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 6% green space.
Schools: Saxton Island has 15 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 $819K, and weekly rent typically sits around $468.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Saxton 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
- Safety85
- Amenities25
- Schools72
- Housing Affordability46
- Green space21
- Community67
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $819K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $468/wk
- Median HH Income
- $67K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.2%
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Saxton Island?
- Children living in Saxton Island are in zone for Waimea College, Waimea Intermediate. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Saxton Island?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Saxton Island?
- The postcode for Saxton Island is 7011.
- What is the population of Saxton Island?
- Saxton Island has 3,174 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Saxton Island?
- The estimated median property value in Saxton Island is $819K. Median weekly rent is $468/week.
- Where is Saxton Island?
- Saxton Island is in Nelson, Nelson / Tasman, New Zealand.
- Is Saxton Island a good place to live?
- Saxton Island scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Saxton Island
Schools in zone for Saxton Island
Children living in Saxton Island have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Waimea College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1539 · decile 8
Waimea Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 546 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Saxton 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 Saxton Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Birchwood School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 5 · 2.6 km away
TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
Composite · roll 50 · decile 4 · 3.1 km away
Nayland College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1312 · decile 6 · 3.3 km away
Broadgreen Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 486 · decile 6 · 3.3 km away
Nayland Primary School
Contributing · roll 367 · decile 6 · 3.3 km away
Stoke School
Contributing · roll 187 · decile 4 · 3.3 km away
Garin College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 637 · decile 8 · 3.3 km away
Salisbury School (Nelson)
Specialist School · roll 11 · decile 8 · 3.4 km away
St Paul's School (Richmond)
Full Primary · roll 361 · decile 8 · 3.4 km away
Richmond School (Nelson)
Contributing · roll 482 · decile 4 · 3.7 km away
Henley School (Nelson)
Contributing · roll 474 · decile 4 · 3.8 km away
Nelson Christian Academy
Full Primary · roll 311 · decile 6 · 4.4 km away
Tahunanui School
Contributing · roll 265 · decile 4 · 4.9 km away
Saxton Island Weather
Current conditions: 7.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.98 | 14.01 | 1.95 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.69 | 13.36 | 2.44 | 11.22 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.71 | 11.06 | 1.81 | 10.4 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.51 | 9.99 | 3.77 | 8.36 |
| 🍂 May | 14.93 | 7.62 | 4.6 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.3 | 5.76 | 3.56 | 6.94 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.78 | 5.09 | 1.56 | 7.35 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.69 | 4.58 | 2.66 | 8.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.98 | 7.02 | 2.08 | 9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.39 | 8.09 | 3.97 | 10.42 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.03 | 10.13 | 2.63 | 11.11 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.39 | 13.45 | 2.37 | 11.51 |
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