- Est. Median Value
- $567K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $315/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 6.7°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Scarborough
Is Scarborough a good place to live?
Scarborough is home to roughly 1,506 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Scarborough scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Scarborough has 8 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 $567K, and weekly rent typically sits around $315.
Lifestyle: Scarborough has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.7°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
- Safety71
- Amenities10
- Schools65
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $567K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $315/wk
- Median HH Income
- $65K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.9%
- 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 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.
Timaru South School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 2
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 205 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
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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).
Timaru Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 498 · decile 6 · 3.8 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 225 · decile 4 · 4.1 km away
Timaru Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 157 · decile 8 · 4.4 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 827 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Eat & Drink in Scarborough
Places to eat & drink(1)
Tuhawaiki Point, Jack's Lighthouse
Scarborough Weather
Current conditions: 6.7°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.92 | 12.53 | 1.48 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.39 | 11.91 | 1.34 | 10.9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.75 | 9.1 | 2.37 | 9.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.87 | 7.63 | 2.24 | 7.75 |
| 🍂 May | 13.67 | 4.81 | 1.41 | 6.45 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.95 | 3.12 | 1.84 | 5.68 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.97 | 1.26 | 3 | 6.46 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.23 | 0.94 | 1.25 | 8.15 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.01 | 4.78 | 2.22 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.94 | 5.82 | 3.42 | 10.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.1 | 8.3 | 1.89 | 10.94 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.96 | 11.48 | 2.31 | 10.43 |
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