- Est. Median Value
- $571K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 7.3°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Underwood
Is Underwood a good place to live?
Underwood is home to roughly 1,182 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Underwood scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Underwood has 7 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 $571K, and weekly rent typically sits around $280.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Underwood 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
- Safety85
- Amenities20
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $571K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Median HH Income
- $101K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.8%
- 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 Underwood
Schools in zone for Underwood
Children living in Underwood have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
James Hargest College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1893
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Underwood. 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 Underwood that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wallacetown School
Contributing · roll 75 · decile 8 · 1.5 km away
Makarewa School
Contributing · roll 149 · decile 9 · 3.9 km away
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 4.7 km away
Underwood Weather
Current conditions: 7.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.64 | 10.85 | 4.07 | 10.7 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.4 | 10.37 | 4.26 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.18 | 8.77 | 5.11 | 8.36 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.1 | 8.34 | 3.33 | 6.89 |
| 🍂 May | 12.07 | 6.1 | 3.83 | 4.87 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.11 | 3 | 3.19 | 5.56 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.64 | 3.29 | 3.74 | 5.69 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.61 | 3.63 | 2.96 | 6.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.56 | 5.35 | 4.94 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.55 | 5.92 | 4.2 | 8.38 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.91 | 6.97 | 2.89 | 10.35 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.64 | 9.9 | 5.1 | 9.73 |
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