- Est. Median Value
- $466K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 86/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 9.4°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
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Living in South Arm
Is South Arm a good place to live?
South Arm is home to roughly 486 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, South Arm scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 86/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: South Arm 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 $466K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether South Arm 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety86
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability81
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $466K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $69K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +19.1%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in South Arm
Schools in zone for South Arm
Children living in South Arm have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in South Arm. 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.
South Arm Weather
Current conditions: 9.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 16.66 | 11.7 | 4.88 | 9.39 |
| ☀️ Feb | 16.49 | 12.14 | 5.31 | 9.33 |
| 🍂 Mar | 14.5 | 10.68 | 5.55 | 6.82 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.06 | 10.31 | 4.84 | 5.43 |
| 🍂 May | 12.25 | 9.04 | 4.34 | 4.08 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.45 | 7.61 | 3.93 | 4.85 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.62 | 7.55 | 3.79 | 4.4 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.54 | 7.44 | 4.41 | 5.88 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.42 | 7.61 | 5.66 | 7.6 |
| 🌸 Oct | 11.64 | 8.22 | 5.63 | 6.61 |
| 🌸 Nov | 12.59 | 9.17 | 4.19 | 9.04 |
| ☀️ Dec | 14.41 | 10.73 | 5.64 | 8.27 |
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