- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 38/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 11.7°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in South Island
Is South Island a good place to live?
South Island is home to roughly 1,344 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, South Island scores 37 out of 100, with a safety score of 38/100 and 0% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $1.10M, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether South Island 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
- Safety38
- Amenities59
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability34
- Green space10
- Community56
- Transport31
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -6.3%
- 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.
South Island Weather
Current conditions: 11.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.44 | 19.35 | 6.39 | 10.09 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.2 | 18.84 | 5.21 | 10.61 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.94 | 17.36 | 1.91 | 10.19 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.95 | 16.91 | 3.22 | 8.8 |
| 🍂 May | 16.85 | 14.71 | 4.76 | 7.79 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.36 | 13.37 | 3.32 | 7.52 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.19 | 11.96 | 3.48 | 7.4 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.65 | 11.18 | 2.45 | 8.32 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.95 | 12.79 | 3.77 | 9.57 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.86 | 13.78 | 2.37 | 10.55 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.4 | 15.18 | 2.38 | 11.33 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.69 | 17.31 | 3.95 | 11.73 |
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