- Est. Median Value
- $643K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 58%
- Current Weather
- 5.7°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Southbridge
Is Southbridge a good place to live?
Southbridge is home to roughly 2,523 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Southbridge scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 58% green space.
Schools: Southbridge has 8 schools 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 $643K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Southbridge has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Southbridge 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
- Safety61
- Amenities36
- Schools87
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $643K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $97K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.3%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Southbridge
Schools in zone for Southbridge
Children living in Southbridge have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Ellesmere College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 571 · decile 7
Southbridge School
Contributing · roll 122 · decile 8
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Rolleston Christian School
Full Primary · roll 275 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Southbridge. 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 Southbridge
Things to do(5)
Southbridge Tennis Club
Southbridge Equestrian and Training Centre
Balanced Start Equestrian
Southbridge Rugby Football Club
Sam Payne Racing Stables
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Southbridge
Places to eat & drink(3)
Southbridge Fish n chips
Mr india Mobile Kitchen
Southbridge Hotel
Tradies & Services in Southbridge
Tradies & services(2)
D & A Fencing
Johnsons Glass And Glazing
Shops in Southbridge
Shops(3)
Broadview Organic Produce
Four Square
Southbridge Tasty Meats
Beauty & Fitness in Southbridge
Beauty & fitness(9)
Balanced Start Equestrian
Cora Mae Hair
Pure Aesthetics
Sam Payne Racing Stables
Southbridge Equestrian and Training Centre
Southbridge Rugby Football Club
Southbridge Tennis Club
Southern Belle Beauty NZ
Xper-teze Hairdressing
Professional Services in Southbridge
Professional services(1)
Canterbury Waterproofing
Stay in Southbridge
Places to stay(2)
Spartan Lodge
Rakaia huts
Southbridge Weather
Current conditions: 5.7°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.47 | 12.9 | 1.91 | 11.95 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.07 | 12.62 | 2.34 | 10.49 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.01 | 9.85 | 2.54 | 9.07 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.68 | 8.39 | 2.01 | 8.35 |
| 🍂 May | 13.98 | 5.6 | 1.59 | 6.18 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.93 | 4.63 | 1.7 | 5.54 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.22 | 3.29 | 3.33 | 6.47 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.57 | 3.36 | 1.34 | 7.88 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.39 | 5.83 | 2.16 | 9.02 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.65 | 6.85 | 2.39 | 10.37 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.18 | 9.03 | 1.81 | 11.36 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.11 | 11.85 | 2.45 | 10.83 |
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