- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $480/wk
- Safety Score
- 73/100
- Green Space
- 18%
- Current Weather
- 2.1°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~52 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Scarborough
Is Scarborough a good place to live?
Scarborough is home to roughly 609 people across 0.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Scarborough scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 73/100 and 18% green space.
Schools: Scarborough has 12 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 $1.27M, and weekly rent typically sits around $480.
Lifestyle: Scarborough has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Scarborough 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
- Safety73
- Amenities10
- Schools77
- Housing Affordability30
- Green space59
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $480/wk
- Median HH Income
- $121K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.1%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Scarborough?
- Children living in Scarborough are in zone for Christchurch Adventist School, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Middleton Grange School, Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College, Te Aratai College, Hillview Christian School, Marian College, Sumner School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Scarborough?
- 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 Scarborough?
- The postcode for Scarborough is 8081.
- What is the population of Scarborough?
- Scarborough has 609 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Scarborough?
- The estimated median property value in Scarborough is $1.3M. Median weekly rent is $480/week.
- Where is Scarborough?
- Scarborough is in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Scarborough a good place to live?
- Scarborough scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Scarborough
Schools in zone for Scarborough
Children living in Scarborough have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Te Aratai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1277 · decile 3
Hillview Christian School
Composite · roll 545 · decile 7
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
Sumner School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Scarborough. 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 Scarborough that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 101 · decile 10 · 1.0 km away
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand
Specialist School · roll 99 · decile 10 · 1.5 km away
Te Raekura Redcliffs School
Full Primary · roll 246 · decile 10 · 3.9 km away
Mt Pleasant School
Full Primary · roll 372 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 10 August
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Monday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Christchurch City Council.
Explore Scarborough
Things to do(1)
Nicholson Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Nicholson Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Scarborough
Tradies & services(1)
Infusion Interiors
Shops in Scarborough
Shops(1)
Goodshit Organic Fertiliser
Scarborough Weather
Current conditions: 2.1°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.97 | 13.7 | 1.5 | 11.99 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.16 | 13.29 | 2.18 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.54 | 10.58 | 2 | 9.25 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.69 | 9.67 | 1.66 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 13.21 | 7.23 | 1.61 | 6.2 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.42 | 6.98 | 2.45 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.52 | 5.12 | 3.38 | 6.15 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.96 | 4.57 | 1.54 | 7.65 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.53 | 6.39 | 1.99 | 8.99 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.29 | 7.8 | 1.85 | 10.55 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.29 | 9.48 | 1.83 | 11.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.34 | 12.16 | 2.15 | 11.15 |
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