- Est. Median Value
- $750K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 55%
- Current Weather
- 6.2°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Southshore
Is Southshore a good place to live?
Southshore is home to roughly 3,327 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Southshore scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 55% green space.
Schools: Southshore has 22 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 $750K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Southshore 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
- Safety61
- Amenities14
- Schools70
- Housing Affordability50
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $750K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.9%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Southshore
Schools in zone for Southshore
Children living in Southshore have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Shirley Boys' High School - Ngā Tama o Ōruapaeroa
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1333 · decile 5
Avonside Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1107 · decile 5
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Hillview Christian School
Composite · roll 545 · decile 7
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
South New Brighton School
Full Primary · roll 370 · decile 4
Haeata Community Campus
Composite · roll 586 · decile 2
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Southshore. 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 Southshore that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Raekura Redcliffs School
Full Primary · roll 246 · decile 10 · 1.3 km away
Mt Pleasant School
Full Primary · roll 372 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Sumner School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 9 · 3.1 km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 101 · decile 10 · 3.4 km away
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand
Specialist School · roll 99 · decile 10 · 3.8 km away
Nova Montessori School
Full Primary · roll 41 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Tamariki School
Full Primary · roll 48 · decile 4 · 4.5 km away
Heathcote Valley School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
Ngutuawa School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Contributing · roll 356 · decile 3 · 4.8 km away
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Full Primary · roll 176 · decile 3 · 4.8 km away
New Brighton Catholic School (Chch)
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 6 · 4.9 km away
Tradies & Services in Southshore
Tradies & services(4)
Archilles Roofing Ltd
Home Heat Hub
Synergy Project Management
The Plant Lady
Shops in Southshore
Shops(2)
Grant Sutherland Floor Sanding
Site Elements
Professional Services in Southshore
Professional services(1)
Jemma Mitchell Photography
Southshore Weather
Current conditions: 6.2°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.39 | 14 | 1.3 | 11.95 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.52 | 13.52 | 1.92 | 10.37 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.71 | 10.57 | 1.93 | 9.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.83 | 9.63 | 1.54 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 13.92 | 6.41 | 1.55 | 6.12 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12 | 6.42 | 1.82 | 5.44 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.07 | 4.3 | 2.58 | 6.19 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.82 | 4.02 | 1.48 | 7.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.75 | 6.16 | 2.11 | 8.9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.44 | 7.55 | 1.94 | 10.44 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.63 | 9.82 | 1.5 | 11.5 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.71 | 12.56 | 1.85 | 10.94 |
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