- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $485/wk
- Safety Score
- 97/100
- Green Space
- 60%
- Current Weather
- 1.6°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~28 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Skippers
Is Skippers a good place to live?
Skippers is home to roughly 513 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Skippers scores 67 out of 100, with a safety score of 97/100 and 60% green space.
Schools: Skippers has 1 school 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 $522K, and weekly rent typically sits around $485.
Lifestyle: Skippers has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 1.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Skippers 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
- Safety97
- Amenities10
- Schools77
- Housing Affordability72
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $485/wk
- Median HH Income
- $129K/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 Skippers
Schools in zone for Skippers
Children living in Skippers have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Queenstown Primary School
Full Primary · roll 506 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Skippers. 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.
Explore Skippers
Things to do(4)
Site of the first hydro-electric power scheme in NZ
Old siphon
Old dredge
Skippers Canyon NZ
Parks & green spaces(1)
Skippers Canyon NZ
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Stay in Skippers
Places to stay(2)
Skippers Campsite
Skippers Freedom Campground
Skippers Weather
Current conditions: 1.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 16.5 | 5.95 | 98.8 | 11.45 |
| ☀️ Feb | 14.81 | 5.03 | 129.47 | 10.42 |
| 🍂 Mar | 12.41 | 2.8 | 114.73 | 9.55 |
| 🍂 Apr | 10.55 | 0.86 | 146.53 | 8.07 |
| 🍂 May | 6.37 | -1.1 | 142.87 | 5.96 |
| ❄️ Jun | 2.12 | -3.79 | 131.6 | 5.06 |
| ❄️ Jul | 0.36 | -5.69 | 155.17 | 5.01 |
| ❄️ Aug | 1.18 | -5.07 | 176.5 | 6.71 |
| 🌸 Sep | 3.11 | -3.9 | 278.37 | 7.5 |
| 🌸 Oct | 5.31 | -3 | 218.67 | 9.09 |
| 🌸 Nov | 10.93 | 1.21 | 152.53 | 10.06 |
| ☀️ Dec | 14.25 | 5.13 | 140.27 | 11.11 |
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