- Est. Median Value
- $910K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $480/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 8%
- Current Weather
- 1.6°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
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Living in Taylors Mistake
Is Taylors Mistake a good place to live?
Taylors Mistake is home to roughly 3,411 people across 0.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Taylors Mistake scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 8% green space.
Schools: Taylors Mistake has 9 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 $910K, and weekly rent typically sits around $480.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 1.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Taylors Mistake 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
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability41
- Green space26
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $910K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $480/wk
- Median HH Income
- $121K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.1%
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Taylors Mistake?
- Children living in Taylors Mistake are in zone for Christchurch Adventist School, Middleton Grange School, Hillview Christian School, Marian College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Taylors Mistake?
- 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 Taylors Mistake?
- The postcode for Taylors Mistake is 8081.
- What is the population of Taylors Mistake?
- Taylors Mistake has 3,411 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Taylors Mistake?
- The estimated median property value in Taylors Mistake is $910K. Median weekly rent is $480/week.
- Where is Taylors Mistake?
- Taylors Mistake is in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Taylors Mistake a good place to live?
- Taylors Mistake scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Taylors Mistake
Schools in zone for Taylors Mistake
Children living in Taylors Mistake have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Hillview Christian School
Composite · roll 545 · decile 7
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Taylors Mistake. 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 Taylors Mistake that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 101 · decile 10 · 1.4 km away
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand
Specialist School · roll 99 · decile 10 · 1.5 km away
Sumner School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 9 · 1.7 km away
Te Raekura Redcliffs School
Full Primary · roll 246 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Lyttelton Primary School
Full Primary · roll 126 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
Taylors Mistake uses different waste collection arrangements — kerbside bins may not be available at all addresses in this area.
Taylors Mistake Weather
Current conditions: 1.6°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.72 | 14.34 | 1.3 | 11.95 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.84 | 13.85 | 1.92 | 10.37 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.04 | 10.89 | 1.93 | 9.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.15 | 9.96 | 1.54 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 14.25 | 6.73 | 1.55 | 6.12 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.31 | 6.74 | 1.82 | 5.44 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.39 | 4.61 | 2.58 | 6.19 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.14 | 4.33 | 1.48 | 7.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.07 | 6.5 | 2.11 | 8.9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.76 | 7.88 | 1.94 | 10.44 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.95 | 10.15 | 1.5 | 11.5 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.04 | 12.88 | 1.85 | 10.94 |
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