- Est. Median Value
- $620K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 16%
- Current Weather
- 2.1°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Sheffield
Is Sheffield a good place to live?
Sheffield is home to roughly 1,185 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Sheffield scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 16% green space.
Schools: Sheffield has 7 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 $620K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Sheffield has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Sheffield 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
- Safety61
- Amenities14
- Schools82
- Housing Affordability60
- Green space54
- Community44
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $620K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/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.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Sheffield
Schools in zone for Sheffield
Children living in Sheffield 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
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Darfield High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 823 · decile 6
Rolleston Christian School
Full Primary · roll 275 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Sheffield. 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 Sheffield that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Sheffield Contributing School
Contributing · roll 84 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
Explore Sheffield
Things to do(1)
Castle Hill Conservation Area
Parks & green spaces(1)
Castle Hill Conservation Area
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Sheffield
Places to eat & drink(1)
World Famous Sheffield Pies
Tradies & Services in Sheffield
Tradies & services(2)
James Hunt Residential
Ratpick Engineering
Beauty & Fitness in Sheffield
Beauty & fitness(1)
Shimmer Shine Beauty
Professional Services in Sheffield
Professional services(2)
Barnhill Engineering
Mainland Valuations
Sheffield Weather
Current conditions: 2.1°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.99 | 11.09 | 2.69 | 11 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.43 | 10.8 | 5.58 | 8.75 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.04 | 8.77 | 3.25 | 8.76 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.27 | 7.18 | 2.5 | 7.82 |
| 🍂 May | 13.52 | 5.47 | 2.19 | 6.45 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.8 | 3.18 | 3.53 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.53 | 2.14 | 5.69 | 5.64 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.97 | 2.09 | 3.87 | 7.09 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.22 | 4.26 | 3.13 | 8.19 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.01 | 5.16 | 4.29 | 9.38 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17 | 7.75 | 4.26 | 10.03 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.2 | 10.08 | 3.56 | 9.7 |
Sheffield Community
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