- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 68%
- Current Weather
- 8.1°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Spar Bush
Is Spar Bush a good place to live?
Spar Bush is home to roughly 59 people across 19.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Spar Bush scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 68% green space.
Schools: Spar Bush has 5 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 $505K, and weekly rent typically sits around $280.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Spar Bush 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
- Safety91
- Amenities20
- Schools75
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Median HH Income
- $101K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.8%
- 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 Spar Bush?
- Children living in Spar Bush are in zone for Central Southland College, St Thomas School (Winton), Verdon College, Southland Adventist Christian School, St John's Girls' School (Invercargill). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Spar Bush?
- 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 postcode for Spar Bush?
- The postcode for Spar Bush is 9874.
- How much do houses cost in Spar Bush?
- The estimated median property value in Spar Bush is $505K. Median weekly rent is $280/week.
- Where is Spar Bush?
- Spar Bush is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Spar Bush a good place to live?
- Spar Bush scores 61/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Spar Bush
Schools in zone for Spar Bush
Children living in Spar Bush have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Central Southland College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 686 · decile 6
St Thomas School (Winton)
Full Primary · roll 89 · decile 9
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Spar Bush. 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.
Spar Bush Weather
Current conditions: 8.1°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.81 | 10.76 | 3.68 | 9.62 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.06 | 9.9 | 3.59 | 9.54 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.56 | 8.88 | 4.12 | 7.99 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.57 | 7.73 | 3.89 | 6.62 |
| 🍂 May | 12.9 | 5.88 | 3.77 | 4.85 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.14 | 2.37 | 2.86 | 5.23 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.45 | 2.95 | 3.84 | 4.82 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.4 | 3.09 | 2.75 | 6.82 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.02 | 4.82 | 3.94 | 7.6 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.27 | 5.3 | 3.65 | 8.34 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.08 | 7.11 | 3.41 | 9.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.46 | 9.82 | 4.09 | 9.35 |
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