- Est. Median Value
- $442K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 66/100
- Green Space
- 60%
- Current Weather
- 1.6°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~59 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Tekapo
Is Tekapo a good place to live?
Tekapo is home to roughly 0 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tekapo scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 66/100 and 60% green space.
Schools: Tekapo has 3 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 $442K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Tekapo has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 1.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tekapo 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
- Safety66
- Amenities26
- Schools83
- Housing Affordability85
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $442K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $86K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.1%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Tekapo
Schools in zone for Tekapo
Children living in Tekapo have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Tekapo. 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 Tekapo that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Lake Tekapo School
Contributing · roll 34 · decile 10 · 1.4 km away
Explore Tekapo
Things to do(12)
Cook View MX
Mount John Observatory
Meteorological station
Salmon Farm
Roundhill Ski Area
Roundhill
star gazing of mt cook
Disc Golf Course Hole 1
Air Safaris
Mackenzie Alpine Horse Trekking
Tekapo Canal
Mackenzie Alpine Horses
Parks & green spaces(1)
Tekapo Canal
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Tekapo
Places to eat & drink(1)
Astro Cafe
Beauty & Fitness in Tekapo
Beauty & fitness(3)
Cook View MX
Mackenzie Alpine Horses
Roundhill Ski Area
Stay in Tekapo
Places to stay(8)
Lake Alexandrina
Lake McGregor
Pattersons Ponds Camping Ground
Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles
Edwards Stream Overnight (self contained only / freedom camp)
Edwards Stream Freedom Camping
Sawdon Accommodation
Isolation Bay
Tekapo Weather
Current conditions: 1.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.98 | 9.55 | 2.29 | 12.12 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.61 | 8.79 | 2.58 | 11.34 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.51 | 5.97 | 3.26 | 9.62 |
| 🍂 Apr | 13.17 | 5.15 | 5.23 | 8.07 |
| 🍂 May | 9.09 | 2.14 | 3.99 | 6.27 |
| ❄️ Jun | 5.21 | -0.87 | 2.66 | 5.91 |
| ❄️ Jul | 4.71 | -1.97 | 2.88 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Aug | 6.07 | -1.81 | 3.12 | 7.94 |
| 🌸 Sep | 9.34 | 0.82 | 6.6 | 8.83 |
| 🌸 Oct | 11.72 | 2.16 | 6.65 | 10.24 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.96 | 5.09 | 2.24 | 11.91 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.24 | 8.45 | 3.81 | 11.96 |
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