- Est. Median Value
- $813K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $430/wk
- Safety Score
- 39/100
- Green Space
- 7%
- Current Weather
- 4.4ยฐC
- Median Age
- 29 yrs
~86 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Upper Riccarton
Is Upper Riccarton a good place to live?
Upper Riccarton is home to roughly 7,641 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Upper Riccarton scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 39/100 and 7% green space.
Schools: Upper Riccarton has 63 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 $813K, and weekly rent typically sits around $430.
Lifestyle: Upper Riccarton has cafรฉs, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.4ยฐC. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Upper Riccarton is right for you depends on what youโre 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
- Safety39
- Amenities100
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability46
- Green space22
- Community10
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $813K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $430/wk
- Median HH Income
- $73K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.9%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
โ 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 Upper Riccarton
Schools in zone for Upper Riccarton
Children living in Upper Riccarton have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite ยท roll 285 ยท decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 835 ยท decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 708 ยท decile 8
Riccarton High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1116 ยท decile 6
Middleton Grange School
Composite ยท roll 1387 ยท decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 2123 ยท decile 3
Ilam School
Contributing ยท roll 368 ยท decile 9
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 284 ยท decile 8
Our Lady of Victories
Full Primary ยท roll 251 ยท decile 6
Te Kฤpehu Riccarton School
Full Primary ยท roll 353 ยท decile 3
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Upper Riccarton. 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 โ confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Upper Riccarton that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Teresa's School (Riccarton)
Full Primary ยท roll 168 ยท decile 6 ยท 1.2 km away
Medbury Preparatory School
Full Primary ยท roll 372 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.5 km away
Wharenui School
Full Primary ยท roll 393 ยท decile 3 ยท 1.6 km away
Christchurch Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1434 ยท decile 8 ยท 1.8 km away
Avonhead School - Rakipaoa
Full Primary ยท roll 585 ยท decile 8 ยท 1.8 km away
Tลซora Fendalton School
Contributing ยท roll 405 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.0 km away
Tuia Burnside Primary School
Contributing ยท roll 313 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.2 km away
Westburn Te Kura O Hereora
Full Primary ยท roll 450 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.3 km away
Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 675 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.5 km away
Christ The King School (Burnside)
Full Primary ยท roll 309 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.6 km away
Southern Health School
Specialist School ยท roll 20 ยท decile 4 ยท 2.7 km away
Burnside High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 2738 ยท decile 9 ยท 2.8 km away
Christchurch Girls' High School -Te Kura o Hine Waiora
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1302 ยท decile 9 ยท 2.8 km away
Merrin School Ngฤ Whetลซ Kohara
Full Primary ยท roll 441 ยท decile 9 ยท 2.9 km away
Hillmorton High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 1441 ยท decile 4 ยท 3.0 km away
Te Parito Kลwhai Russley School
Full Primary ยท roll 414 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.1 km away
Sacred Heart School (Christchurch)
Full Primary ยท roll 185 ยท decile 4 ยท 3.2 km away
Wigram Primary School - Te Piki Kฤhu
Contributing ยท roll 469 ยท 3.2 km away
Te Kura o Mลkihi Spreydon School
Contributing ยท roll 276 ยท decile 4 ยท 3.2 km away
St Patrick's School (Bryndwr)
Full Primary ยท roll 169 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.2 km away
Te Whฤnau o Otu Mฤtua
Specialist School ยท roll 13 ยท decile 2 ยท 3.4 km away
Te Kลmanawa Rowley School
Contributing ยท roll 235 ยท decile 1 ยท 3.4 km away
Aidanfield Christian School
Composite ยท roll 457 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.5 km away
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 705 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.6 km away
Addington Te Kura Taumatua
Contributing ยท roll 335 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.6 km away
Elmwood Normal School
Contributing ยท roll 527 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.6 km away
Wairakei School (Christchurch)
Contributing ยท roll 201 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.7 km away
St Margaret's College
Composite ยท roll 866 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.8 km away
Waimairi School
Contributing ยท roll 312 ยท decile 9 ยท 3.8 km away
Ferndale Te Ahu
Specialist School ยท roll 141 ยท decile 9 ยท 3.9 km away
He Tฤซwai Mฤtauranga Heaton Normal Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 536 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.9 km away
Christ's College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 708 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.0 km away
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Contributing ยท roll 264 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.0 km away
Selwyn House School
Full Primary ยท roll 288 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.0 km away
Hornby High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 1024 ยท decile 3 ยท 4.1 km away
The Cathedral Grammar School
Full Primary ยท roll 242 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.1 km away
St Andrew's College (Christchurch)
Composite ยท roll 1640 ยท 4.2 km away
Hoon Hay Te Kura Kลaka
Contributing ยท roll 428 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.3 km away
Our Lady of the Assumption School (Chch)
Full Primary ยท roll 324 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.3 km away
Te Manu Tukutuku South Hornby School
Contributing ยท roll 290 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.3 km away
St Bernadette's School (Hornby)
Full Primary ยท roll 166 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.3 km away
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
Intermediate ยท roll 485 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.4 km away
Te Kura o Te Mฤtฤpuna Isleworth School
Contributing ยท roll 225 ยท decile 5 ยท 4.4 km away
Te Ara Maurea Roydvale School
Contributing ยท roll 282 ยท decile 9 ยท 4.4 km away
St Michael's Church School
Full Primary ยท roll 124 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.4 km away
Hornby Primary School
Contributing ยท roll 255 ยท decile 3 ยท 4.5 km away
Oaklands Te Kura o ลwaka
Full Primary ยท roll 627 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.5 km away
TKKM o Te Whanau Tahi
Composite ยท roll 229 ยท decile 3 ยท 4.6 km away
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Composite ยท roll 650 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.7 km away
Gilberthorpe School
Contributing ยท roll 225 ยท decile 2 ยท 4.8 km away
Christchurch North College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 53 ยท 4.8 km away
Paparoa Street School
Contributing ยท roll 324 ยท decile 10 ยท 5.0 km away
St Albans Catholic School (Christchurch)
Contributing ยท roll 108 ยท decile 9 ยท 5.0 km away
Explore Upper Riccarton
Things to do(12)
Anytime Fitness
9Round
Rannerdale Sport Field
Action Reaction Fitness
Ninja Valley Christchurch
Snap Fitness
UC Rec and Sport
Auburn Reserve Playground
University of Canterbury Badminton Club
Middleton Park
Canterbury Table Tennis Association
Table Tennis Canterbury
Parks & green spaces(3)
Rannerdale Sport Field
Auburn Reserve Playground
Middleton Park
Healthcare(4)
Unichem
Ear Health Riccarton
Riccarton Clinic and After Hours Medical Centre
Christchurch Sexual Health Centre
Eat & Drink in Upper Riccarton
Places to eat & drink(81)
Punjabi Dhaba
Shirleys Kitchen
Welcome Vegetarian Cafe
Yummy Chinese Cuisine
Pothichor
City Garden
obsess
Horse and Jockey
Seven Cafe
Ramen Miyako
Ye-Chon Korean restaurant
Jolin's Restaurant
Thousand Islands Eatery
Sakura Japanese Cuisine
Dragon Garden Chinese Restaurant
Royal Vietnamese Cafe & Restaurant
South Garden Chinese Restaurant
EC Noodle
Orange House Restaurant & Takeaways
Kebab Bite
Shanghai Street Dumplings
Panadero Bakery
Pizza Hut Church Corner
Thousand Islands Christchurch
AROY Thai
Bikol Pride Variety Store Limited
Daphnes Restaurant
Ye-chon
Habibi Cafe
Nan Hotpot Christchurch
The Sushi Company
South Garden Chinese Restaurant ๅๅญไธญ้ค
Black and White Coffee Cartel
Fresco Fisheries
Carl's Jr.
St Pierre's Sushi & Seafood
Noodle Canteen
ๆจๅฃ็ฆ Corner House
Dumpling Inn
Aroma Bakery
Coffee Culture Bush Inn
Coriander's Bush Inn
Dubba Dubba Bush Inn
Moko Cafe
YumYum Bakery
Lin's Tomoei - The Seafood Place Supporters' Page
Dragon Garden Restaurant
Afghan Hut ( Authentic Afghan Restaurant )
Van Dams Cafe
BurgerFuel Riccarton
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Taco Bell Bush Inn
New York Deli NZ
PizzaPi Cafe
JinaBob
Dubai Cafe
Bush Inn Tavern
Patisserie YAHAGI
Joe's Garage
Joyful bake house
Kebab inn
Subway
Noodle Station
Ninja Fuel Cafe
WILD BEAN CAFE
Muffin Break
Bush Bar
Hachi Hachi
Mosaic by Simo
Kebab bites
Reneeโs Kitchen
Welcome Chinese Vegetarian Cafe
Foo San Restaurant
City Garden Chinese Takeaways
Captain Ben's
Inihaw.ph
Tasty Wheel
Ilam Kiwi Bakery and Cafe
Dose Diner
Amici's Cafe
The Riccs
Oceania Seafoods
Tradies & Services in Upper Riccarton
Tradies & services(16)
Alarm Solutions
ATL Electrical
Kalessi Bathroomware
kalum panel shap work
Kitchen Studio
Kiwi Kitchens
Nanoosi Kitchen Depot
On The Go WOFS & LUBES
Plastered Foundations
Protect Auto Paint Protection Christchurch
Richards Consulting Engineers
Solution Reports
Stev'os Mobile Car Grooming
Sub 5 Private Security
Tailored Homes NZ
UC Aerospace - University of Canterbury
Shops in Upper Riccarton
Shops(38)
All About A Girl
Aquaman Seafood NZ
Asian value mart
Basics Asian Supermarket
Big Daddy's Liquor
Bike Gear Direct - Motorcycle Jackets & Clothing
Blind Cleaning Specialists
Briscoes
Calder Stewart Christchurch
Caroline Eve
Cherry's Grocery Store
China Town Market
Church Corner Meats and Fish
Countdown
Dream Home Furniture
Dresses Direct
Elite Meats
Future Furniture and Homeware
Glo Natural Juices and Smoothies
Growers Direct Market
Hubbers Furnishings & Flooring
Jaycar Electronics Riccarton
Laura Anne Boutique
Leather Direct
Lincraft
Modern Style Outdoor Furniture Christchurch
Mom-in to Five + 4
New World Ilam
Petersens Jewellers
Pnp Farmers Market - Bush Inn
PNP Farms' Butchery
Sunson Asian Food Market
Super Liquor
Super Liquor Blenheim Road
Tru2U
V-Mart
Westmeat
Woolworths
Beauty & Fitness in Upper Riccarton
Beauty & fitness(21)
9Round
Action Reaction Fitness
Afrosential Beauty Store
Angels hair n beauty
Anytime Fitness
Canterbury Table Tennis Association
City Hair Salon
Classic Hair & Head SPA
Get it beauty
Mister Minit Bush Inn Centre Upper Riccarton
My hair & beauty
Ninja Valley Christchurch
Nomi's Beauty Station
Pinco Hair Extensions
PM Artist
Snap Fitness
Table Tennis Canterbury
The Nail Shop
UC Rec and Sport
University of Canterbury Badminton Club
Zaga Hair Lounge
Professional Services in Upper Riccarton
Professional services(12)
Architects Plus
Genesis Mortgages
GiG automotive Ltd
Happy Monday Ltd
Immediate
Kareem Hanna - Mortgage Adviser - Loan Market Agile
Mike Pero Mortgages
Mister Minit
Preet Wayman Loan Market Metro
The Investment Society
WasteCo
WH Accounting & Advisory
Stay in Upper Riccarton
Places to stay(25)
Classique Lodge Motel
Ilam Motel
Christchurch Motel
Christchurch Classic Motel & Apartments
Alpine Hotel
Kahu Apartments
Best Western Alpine Hotel
306 on Riccarton Motel
306 Motel Apartments
Coachman Motel
298 Westside Motor Lodge
311 Motel Riccarton
The Christchurch Motel
Ascot Vale Motor Lodge
Vita Nova Motel
315 Motel
Apollo Motel
Earnslaw Motel
Alpha Motel
Best Western Clyde on Riccarton Motel
Tui Lodge Motel
Blenheim Road Motor Lodge
ASURE Christchurch Classic Motel & Apartments
101 Stars Motel
Comfort Inn Riccarton Nz
Upper Riccarton Weather
Current conditions: 4.4ยฐC, broken clouds
| Month | High (ยฐC) | Low (ยฐC) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Jan | 22.32 | 13.45 | 1.55 | 11.91 |
| โ๏ธ Feb | 22.14 | 13 | 2.19 | 10.27 |
| ๐ Mar | 19.2 | 9.89 | 2.29 | 9.21 |
| ๐ Apr | 17.55 | 8.87 | 1.57 | 8.36 |
| ๐ May | 14.24 | 5.55 | 1.69 | 6.12 |
| โ๏ธ Jun | 12.14 | 5.36 | 1.87 | 5.35 |
| โ๏ธ Jul | 11.29 | 3.28 | 2.66 | 6.46 |
| โ๏ธ Aug | 12.35 | 3.18 | 1.5 | 7.77 |
| ๐ธ Sep | 15.29 | 5.74 | 2.08 | 8.89 |
| ๐ธ Oct | 17.05 | 7.01 | 2.14 | 10.36 |
| ๐ธ Nov | 18.3 | 9.34 | 1.95 | 11.49 |
| โ๏ธ Dec | 21.41 | 12.14 | 2.18 | 10.83 |
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