- Est. Median Value
- $478K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 100%
- Current Weather
- 7.8°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in South Fiord
Is South Fiord a good place to live?
South Fiord is home to roughly 2,751 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, South Fiord scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 100% green space.
Schools: South Fiord 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 $478K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether South Fiord 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
- Safety85
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability79
- Green space100
- Community49
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $478K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $79K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.9%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for South Fiord?
- Children living in South Fiord are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in South Fiord?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the population of South Fiord?
- South Fiord has 2,751 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in South Fiord?
- The estimated median property value in South Fiord is $478K. Median weekly rent is $300/week.
- Where is South Fiord?
- South Fiord is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is South Fiord a good place to live?
- South Fiord scores 53/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in South Fiord
Schools in zone for South Fiord
Children living in South Fiord 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
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in South Fiord. 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 Fiord Weather
Current conditions: 7.8°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 17.8 | 9.23 | 5.83 | 9.6 |
| ☀️ Feb | 16.29 | 8.97 | 7.06 | 9.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 13.31 | 6.51 | 7.05 | 7.6 |
| 🍂 Apr | 12.67 | 6.24 | 6.6 | 6.22 |
| 🍂 May | 9.04 | 3.8 | 7.75 | 4.01 |
| ❄️ Jun | 7.34 | 2.47 | 5.61 | 4.59 |
| ❄️ Jul | 6.35 | 1.82 | 5.71 | 4.1 |
| ❄️ Aug | 7 | 1.73 | 6.94 | 5.01 |
| 🌸 Sep | 8.6 | 2.85 | 13.82 | 5.25 |
| 🌸 Oct | 10.49 | 3.28 | 8.38 | 6.28 |
| 🌸 Nov | 13.16 | 4.64 | 6.1 | 8.9 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.18 | 8.22 | 6.03 | 8.79 |
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