- Est. Median Value
- $719K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Safety Score
- 70/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 4.8°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~55 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Twizel
Is Twizel a good place to live?
Twizel is home to roughly 1,674 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Twizel scores 65 out of 100, with a safety score of 70/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Twizel 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 $719K, and weekly rent typically sits around $380.
Lifestyle: Twizel has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 4.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Twizel 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
- Safety70
- Amenities96
- Schools68
- Housing Affordability52
- Green space15
- Community89
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $719K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.5%
- 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 Twizel
Schools in zone for Twizel
Children living in Twizel 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 Twizel. 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 Twizel that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Twizel Area School
Composite · roll 250 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Explore Twizel
Things to do(5)
Twizel Salmon & Wine Festival
NZ Trout Adventures
Aoraki/mt. Cook National Park
Spry Fly NZ
Boothy's Fishing School
Parks & green spaces(1)
Aoraki/mt. Cook National Park
Healthcare(2)
Mackenzie Pharmacy
Mackenzie Health Centre
Eat & Drink in Twizel
Places to eat & drink(25)
Ministry of Works
Mint Folk & Co
Twizel Bakery Cafe
AJ’s Kitchen
Jasmine Thai
Musterers Hut
Top Hut Sportsbar
Fishtail Restaurant & Bar
MOW Bar
Top Hut Bar and Bistro
The Musterers Hut Cafe
Burkes Brewing Co
Seashelles Coffee
Wok Away Twizel
The Vier Project
Sweet Moos Ice Cream Parlour
Combined Services Club
Razza Bar
Mint Folk and Co
Twizel's Chippery
Bids Coffee
Twizel Bakery Cafe
Jasmine Thai Restaurant
Poppies Cafe
The Razza Bar
Tradies & Services in Twizel
Tradies & services(5)
Foleys Twizel
Fraemohs Homes Mackenzie
Gutter Rescue Twizel
Twizel Auto & Marine Centre
Twizel Vehicle Repairs
Shops in Twizel
Shops(8)
Four Square Mackenzie
Four Square Twizel
Jake's Hardware
Kartel Clothing
Mackenzie Country Building Supplies
Moostique GastroMarket
Super Liquor Twizel
Twizel Market
Beauty & Fitness in Twizel
Beauty & fitness(5)
Boothy's Fishing School
Hathaway Barber Twizel
NV Hair Lounge
NZ Trout Adventures
Spry Fly NZ
Professional Services in Twizel
Professional services(1)
Cadigan Engineering Ltd
Stay in Twizel
Places to stay(13)
Aoraki Lodge
MacKenzie Country Hotel
Mountain Chalets
High Country Lodge & Backpakers
Slice of Heaven
Rosedale Cottages
Gladstone Cottage
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel
The Lakes Motel
Mountain Chalet Motels
Twizel Central Studio Accommodation
Mackenzie Country Inn
High Country Lodge and Backpackers
Twizel Weather
Current conditions: 4.8°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.78 | 11.06 | 3.38 | 11.67 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.49 | 10.18 | 2.67 | 11.38 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.05 | 7.26 | 3.37 | 9.71 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.08 | 6.16 | 4.28 | 7.79 |
| 🍂 May | 9.23 | 2.64 | 3.06 | 6.44 |
| ❄️ Jun | 4.45 | -0.35 | 2.19 | 4.91 |
| ❄️ Jul | 5.26 | -1.07 | 1.66 | 6.06 |
| ❄️ Aug | 7.42 | -1.03 | 2.99 | 7.66 |
| 🌸 Sep | 10.99 | 1.67 | 7.4 | 8.8 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.29 | 3.21 | 6.32 | 10.19 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.84 | 6.64 | 2.84 | 11.73 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.16 | 9.87 | 3.21 | 11.92 |
Twizel Community
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