- Est. Median Value
- $516K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $325/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 5.9°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Upper Charlton
Upper Charlton is a small West Coast locality in the Buller district, in the hill farming and mining country above the main Charlton settlement inland from Westport. The upper in the name does what upper always does in New Zealand place names - it locates the locality higher on the catchment or ridge than the plain version, and the West Coast's terrain makes this distinction more meaningful than it is on the Southland plains. The coal-bearing geology of the Buller coalfields runs through this country, and the mining history sits alongside the pastoral farming in the locality's heritage.
The landscape here is the interior West Coast at its working character: beech forest on the steeper faces, farmland on the accessible terraces, and the rainfall that the Buller district distributes with West Coast generosity on everything. The Buller River catchment's tributaries drain through the locality's country, feeding the river system that connects the coalfields to the coast.
Westport's full services are the nearest centre, and the mining and farming communities of the Buller interior use the town for the schools, shops and professional services that the localities inland don't maintain independently. The West Coast's characteristic community resilience runs through the Charlton district.
Children from Upper Charlton attend Westport's schools for the primary and secondary years.
Is Upper Charlton a good place to live?
Upper Charlton is home to roughly 273 people across 44.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Upper Charlton scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Upper Charlton has 2 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 $516K, and weekly rent typically sits around $325.
Lifestyle: Upper Charlton has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Upper Charlton 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
- Safety85
- Amenities10
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability73
- Green space34
- Community89
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $516K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $325/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.1%
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Upper Charlton?
- Upper Charlton is in the Buller district of the West Coast, in the hill country above Charlton inland from Westport, in the coal-bearing terrain of the Buller coalfields.
- What is Upper Charlton like?
- A small West Coast farming and mining locality in the Buller interior, with beech forest on the steeper country, farmland on the terraces, and Westport providing the nearest full services.
- What is the history of Upper Charlton?
- The Upper Charlton area sits in the Buller coalfields district, with the coal-bearing geology that supported the West Coast's coal mining industry running through the surrounding hill country.
- What schools serve Upper Charlton?
- Children from Upper Charlton attend Westport schools, with Buller High School for secondary students.
- How do I get from Westport to Upper Charlton?
- By car via the inland roads from Westport into the Buller district's hill country, around 20 to 30 minutes depending on the specific location.
- Which schools are in zone for Upper Charlton?
- Children living in Upper Charlton are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Upper Charlton?
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Upper Charlton
Schools in zone for Upper Charlton
Children living in Upper Charlton have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Upper Charlton that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Peter's College (Gore)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 346 · 4.8 km away
Explore Upper Charlton
Things to do(1)
Dolamore Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Dolamore Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Upper Charlton
Tradies & services(3)
JW Building
Laser Electrical Gore
Laser Plumbing Gore
Upper Charlton Weather
Current conditions: 5.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.59 | 9.88 | 3.91 | 10.86 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.41 | 9.29 | 4.49 | 9.88 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.72 | 7.64 | 4.62 | 8.46 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.33 | 6.63 | 2.96 | 6.82 |
| 🍂 May | 11.07 | 4.59 | 3.88 | 5.22 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.62 | 1.62 | 2.61 | 5.74 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.33 | 1.87 | 3.05 | 5.63 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.75 | 1.64 | 2.61 | 6.88 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.06 | 4.14 | 4.84 | 7.79 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.33 | 4.63 | 4.12 | 8.37 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.01 | 5.86 | 3.63 | 9.94 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.86 | 8.71 | 4.63 | 9.91 |
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