- Est. Median Value
- $645K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 41/100
- Green Space
- 3%
- Current Weather
- 4.5°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~84 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Shirley
Is Shirley a good place to live?
Shirley is home to roughly 2,598 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Shirley scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 41/100 and 3% green space.
Schools: Shirley has 55 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 $645K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Shirley has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Shirley 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
- Safety41
- Amenities100
- Schools72
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space10
- Community33
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $645K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $85K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.0%
- 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 Shirley
Schools in zone for Shirley
Children living in Shirley have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Emmanuel Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 287 · decile 8
St Bede's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 811 · decile 9
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Mairehau High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 420 · decile 4
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
Te Oraka
Intermediate · roll 192 · decile 4
Te Hiwa Shirley Primary School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 3
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Shirley. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Shirley that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Pareawa Banks Avenue School
Contributing · roll 354 · decile 6 · 1.3 km away
Mairehau Primary School
Full Primary · roll 367 · decile 5 · 1.5 km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Full Primary · roll 463 · decile 7 · 1.6 km away
St Albans School
Contributing · roll 562 · decile 8 · 2.2 km away
Kingslea School
Specialist School · roll 125 · 2.3 km away
Waitākiri Primary School
Contributing · roll 520 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 108 · decile 9 · 2.5 km away
Chisnallwood Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 418 · decile 5 · 2.6 km away
Whītau School
Contributing · roll 285 · decile 2 · 2.9 km away
St Mary's School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 119 · decile 4 · 2.9 km away
Paparoa Street School
Contributing · roll 324 · decile 10 · 3.1 km away
Te Pā o Rākaihautū
Composite · roll 209 · decile 2 · 3.3 km away
Christchurch East School
Full Primary · roll 289 · decile 3 · 3.3 km away
Te Rito Harakeke - Marshland School
Full Primary · roll 578 · decile 9 · 3.3 km away
Haeata Community Campus
Composite · roll 586 · decile 2 · 3.4 km away
Selwyn House School
Full Primary · roll 288 · decile 10 · 3.4 km away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Composite · roll 1640 · 3.5 km away
Ferndale Te Ahu
Specialist School · roll 141 · decile 9 · 3.5 km away
Papanui Primary School
Contributing · roll 225 · decile 6 · 3.5 km away
St Margaret's College
Composite · roll 866 · decile 10 · 3.6 km away
He Tīwai Mātauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 536 · decile 10 · 3.7 km away
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 705 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
The Cathedral Grammar School
Full Primary · roll 242 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
Elmwood Normal School
Contributing · roll 527 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
Avonside Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1107 · decile 5 · 3.9 km away
St James School (Aranui)
Contributing · roll 95 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
St Joseph's School (Papanui)
Full Primary · roll 427 · decile 9 · 3.9 km away
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1333 · decile 5 · 4.0 km away
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Contributing · roll 328 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
Christ's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 708 · decile 10 · 4.1 km away
Te Aratai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1277 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
Catholic Cathedral College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 598 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Papanui High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1444 · decile 7 · 4.3 km away
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Composite · roll 650 · decile 8 · 4.3 km away
Queenspark Te Hua Mānuka
Full Primary · roll 442 · decile 8 · 4.3 km away
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Contributing · roll 285 · decile 8 · 4.3 km away
St Michael's Church School
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 8 · 4.3 km away
Te Kura o Matarangi - Northcote School
Contributing · roll 151 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
Parkview Pārua
Full Primary · roll 372 · decile 6 · 4.4 km away
Waimairi School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Contributing · roll 356 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1302 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Full Primary · roll 169 · decile 7 · 4.6 km away
Rāwhiti School
Full Primary · roll 518 · decile 3 · 4.8 km away
Casebrook Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 441 · decile 6 · 4.9 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 5.0 km away
Explore Shirley
Things to do(7)
Rassells Dance
Scarborough Hill Reserve
Joy Street Playground
Anytime Fitness Shirley
Snap Fitness The Palms
Snap Fitness
Fairway Reserve
Parks & green spaces(3)
Scarborough Hill Reserve
Joy Street Playground
Fairway Reserve
Healthcare(3)
White Cross Shirley
Shirley Dispensary
Active Hand Rehab. Hand Therapy Services
Eat & Drink in Shirley
Places to eat & drink(35)
Robert Harris
Stock Xchange
Garden Restaurant
Gong Cha
Sushi Express
Base Woodfried Pizza
Sakana Sushi and Bento
Wicked Fish and Chip Shop
Robert Harris Cafe
Fox & Ferret Public Ale House
Coffee Hub
Pita Pit The Palms
Cocopelli
Lazeez Mediterranean Grill
Coffee Culture The Palms
Mi Amor
Muffin Break
Kebab Masters
Fox and Ferret
Adana Grill Palms
Burger King Shirley
Esquires Cafe Homebase
Maki Mono
Roast 'n' roll
KFC Shirley
O'Shea's Public House
StockXChange Bar & Grill
Jade Chinese Takeaways
Indian Moments
McDonald's The Palms
BB's Cafe
Big Bang Chicken and Sushi
Garam Masala - Indian Restaurant & Bar
Wendy's
McDonald's
Tradies & Services in Shirley
Tradies & services(9)
Alan Sinclair Plumbing
Chris's Small Repairs
Digwork Driveways & Landscaping
Espresso Car Wash
JetX
LookSmart Alterations
Millies House Shirley Road
Stevens Shirley
Teri Mehar stitching and alterations
Shops in Shirley
Shops(40)
BNT The Palms NZ
Bunnings Warehouse
Bunnings Warehouse Shirley
Cheapskates Palms
Connor The Palms
COSMIC - Palms, Christchurch Vape Shop
Cotton On
Countdown
Donut King The Palms (Christchurch)
Dotti
Frozen Direct
Hallenstein Brothers
Hallensteins
Hannahs Shoes
Henry's Shirley
JanieBlue Designs
Jay Jays Shirley
Kathmandu The Palms
Kosco Asian Supermarket
Liquorland Shirley
Lovisa
Merchant 1948 Shirley
Michael Hill
Noel Leeming The Palms
Number One Shoes & Hannahs The Palms
Number One Shoes and Hannahs
OPSM The Palms
Pagani
POCKetSAVE variety store
Postie
Postie The Palms Centre
Resene ColorShop
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Shirley Toy Library
Shirley, Christchurch
Skechers The Palms
Soleil & Soul
The Bottle-O Shirley
THE PALMS MEGA
Woolworths
Beauty & Fitness in Shirley
Beauty & fitness(22)
Ambitions Room
Anytime Fitness Shirley
EFX Hair & Beauty
Just Cuts The Palms
Kayra Nails
Kess Hair and Beauty Shirley Christchurch
Makeup By Mel
Malibu Hair Salon
Megan Kennelly Hair
Mister Minit The Palms Shirley
Natural Lines Beauty Therapy
Planet Tattoo
ProfessioNAIL The Palms
Rassells Dance
Revive Hairdressing
Simply Beauty
Skin Deep Solariums
Snap Fitness
Snap Fitness The Palms
Synergy Hair
Temptation Nailz
The Palms
Professional Services in Shirley
Professional services(5)
Anthea Livingstone - Adviser LendSure Financial
Christchurch Jobs
GW Recruiters
Mortgage Fitness NZ
Travel Money NZ The Palms
Stay in Shirley
Places to stay(3)
The Shirley Lodge
Garden Hotel
The Garden Hotel Christchurch
Shirley Weather
Current conditions: 4.5°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.26 | 14.49 | 1.28 | 11.97 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.41 | 13.92 | 2.03 | 10.43 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.71 | 11.15 | 1.97 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.8 | 9.99 | 1.57 | 8.33 |
| 🍂 May | 14 | 6.76 | 1.64 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.14 | 6.72 | 1.74 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.06 | 4.3 | 2.54 | 6.26 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.7 | 4.24 | 1.51 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.64 | 6.56 | 2.09 | 8.97 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.06 | 8.03 | 1.75 | 10.46 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.39 | 10.25 | 1.78 | 11.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.46 | 12.96 | 1.81 | 10.99 |
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