- Est. Median Value
- $592K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 4.0°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Sutherlands
Is Sutherlands a good place to live?
Sutherlands is home to roughly 164 people across 38.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Sutherlands scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Sutherlands 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 $592K, and weekly rent typically sits around $330.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Sutherlands 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
- Amenities38
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability63
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $592K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $330/wk
- Median HH Income
- $84K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.2%
- 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 Sutherlands?
- Children living in Sutherlands are in zone for Pleasant Point Primary School, St Joseph's School (Temuka), Opihi College, Craighead Diocesan School, Roncalli College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Sutherlands?
- 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 Sutherlands?
- The postcode for Sutherlands is 7983.
- What is the population of Sutherlands?
- Sutherlands has 164 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Sutherlands?
- The estimated median property value in Sutherlands is $592K. Median weekly rent is $330/week.
- Where is Sutherlands?
- Sutherlands is in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Sutherlands a good place to live?
- Sutherlands scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Sutherlands
Schools in zone for Sutherlands
Children living in Sutherlands have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Pleasant Point Primary School
Full Primary · roll 232 · decile 8
St Joseph's School (Temuka)
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 6
Opihi College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 282 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Sutherlands. 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.
Sutherlands Weather
Current conditions: 4.0°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.78 | 11.78 | 2.03 | 10.84 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.78 | 11.13 | 1.43 | 10.54 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.02 | 8.78 | 2.64 | 8.96 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.77 | 7.38 | 2.56 | 7.64 |
| 🍂 May | 13.48 | 4.54 | 1.88 | 6.46 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.5 | 2.45 | 1.87 | 5.46 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.58 | 1.39 | 3.37 | 6.69 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.07 | 0.97 | 1.16 | 8.14 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.91 | 4.3 | 2.57 | 8.84 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.97 | 5.62 | 3.6 | 9.78 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.62 | 7.94 | 1.94 | 10.74 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.46 | 10.85 | 2.3 | 9.74 |
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