- Est. Median Value
- $886K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $460/wk
- Safety Score
- 19/100
- Green Space
- 25%
- Current Weather
- 9.3°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~106 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in South Head
Is South Head a good place to live?
South Head is home to roughly 1,083 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, South Head scores 34 out of 100, with a safety score of 19/100 and 25% green space.
Schools: South Head 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 $886K, and weekly rent typically sits around $460.
Lifestyle: South Head has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether South Head 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
- Safety19
- Amenities36
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability42
- Green space82
- Community10
- Transport31
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $886K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $460/wk
- Median HH Income
- $82K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.4%
- 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 Head
Schools in zone for South Head
No enrolment-zoned schools cover South Head. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in South Head. 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 South Head that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Parakai School
Full Primary · roll 209 · decile 3 · 4.8 km away
Explore South Head
Things to do(6)
Gumdiggers camp
4 Track Adventures
Equessence Riding Centre
Te Rau Puriri Regional Park
MK Equines
Endless Dirtbiking
Parks & green spaces(1)
Te Rau Puriri Regional Park
Healthcare(1)
EquinePhysioNZ
Eat & Drink in South Head
Places to eat & drink(2)
Macadamia Orchard Shop and Cafe
MacNut Cafe
Tradies & Services in South Head
Tradies & services(1)
Guaranteed Electrical
Shops in South Head
Shops(3)
10 Knots Smokehouse
Sure Bathrooms Ltd
The Native Project
Beauty & Fitness in South Head
Beauty & fitness(4)
4 Track Adventures
Endless Dirtbiking
Equessence Riding Centre
MK Equines
Professional Services in South Head
Professional services(1)
BLUSH Photography
South Head Weather
Current conditions: 9.3°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.03 | 17.93 | 3.63 | 10.82 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.91 | 17.68 | 4.4 | 10.56 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.07 | 16.02 | 2.92 | 10.29 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.79 | 15.14 | 2.98 | 8.58 |
| 🍂 May | 17.45 | 12.93 | 4.09 | 7.77 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.74 | 11.51 | 3.9 | 7.01 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.91 | 10.59 | 6.01 | 6.91 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.82 | 9.86 | 3.88 | 8.13 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.05 | 11.31 | 4.28 | 9.28 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.12 | 12.34 | 3.33 | 10.01 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.57 | 14.07 | 4.67 | 10.98 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.91 | 16.17 | 3.61 | 10.92 |
South Head Community
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