- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $173/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 39%
- Current Weather
- 2.1°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Tinkertown
Is Tinkertown a good place to live?
Tinkertown is home to roughly 1,509 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tinkertown scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 39% green space.
Schools: Tinkertown has 4 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 $173.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tinkertown 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
- Safety71
- Amenities20
- Schools52
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $173/wk
- Median HH Income
- $66K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.8%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Tinkertown
Schools in zone for Tinkertown
Children living in Tinkertown 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
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Tinkertown. 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 Tinkertown that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Patrick's School (Nightcaps)
Full Primary · roll 17 · decile 2 · 2.1 km away
Takitimu Primary School
Full Primary · roll 95 · decile 4 · 2.3 km away
Tinkertown Weather
Current conditions: 2.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.38 | 9.85 | 4.33 | 10.31 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.16 | 9.42 | 5.3 | 9.98 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.61 | 7.4 | 5.5 | 8.29 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.6 | 6.85 | 4.13 | 7.3 |
| 🍂 May | 11.26 | 4.61 | 4.7 | 4.95 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.64 | 2.76 | 4.03 | 5.85 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.84 | 2.34 | 3.74 | 5.67 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.02 | 1.83 | 3.48 | 7.06 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.93 | 3.98 | 6.2 | 8.12 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.16 | 4.56 | 5.36 | 8.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.7 | 5.6 | 3.58 | 9.64 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.61 | 8.71 | 4.14 | 9.84 |
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