- Est. Median Value
- $571K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Wallacetown
Wallacetown is the largest town in the Winton triangle - the farming country between Invercargill, Winton and the western Southland coast - and it runs the full service-town range for the surrounding dairy and sheep farming district with the quiet competence of a community that has been doing this for a century and a half. Around 800 people live here, in the solid housing of a farming service town that knows its function and fulfils it without drama.
The town sits on the flat Southland plain north of Invercargill, with the Oreti River nearby and the western Southland farming country surrounding it in every direction. The dairy conversion that reshaped Southland's farming economics from the 1990s onward is visible in the landscape: the pivot irrigators on the paddocks that were previously dryland, and the dairy shed infrastructure that followed the milk price.
Wallacetown School anchors the local primary years, with the secondary run typically to Winton or Invercargill depending on the family's direction. The town's commercial centre handles the agricultural service needs of the surrounding district, and the community calendar runs on the farming season's rhythm with the A&P show as the annual centrepiece.
The Oreti River is minutes away for the fishing community. Invercargill is 20 minutes south. Wallacetown is solid, functional and entirely in its element.
Is Wallacetown a good place to live?
Wallacetown is home to roughly 1,182 people across 15.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wallacetown scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Wallacetown has 5 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: Wallacetown has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wallacetown 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
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space10
- Community44
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Wallacetown?
- Wallacetown is in the Southland district, north of Invercargill on the flat plain between Invercargill and Winton, around 20 minutes from the city.
- What is Wallacetown known for?
- Wallacetown is the main service town for the western Southland farming district between Invercargill and Winton, with agricultural services, a school and the Oreti River nearby.
- Is the Oreti River near Wallacetown?
- Yes. The Oreti River runs near Wallacetown, providing trout fishing access on one of Southland's main lowland rivers.
- What schools are in Wallacetown?
- Wallacetown School is the local state primary, with secondary students at Winton's schools or Invercargill's colleges.
- How do I get from Invercargill to Wallacetown?
- By car, around 20 minutes north on State Highway 99 or the farming roads toward Winton.
- Which schools are in zone for Wallacetown?
- Children living in Wallacetown are in zone for Verdon College, Southland Adventist Christian School, St John's Girls' School (Invercargill), James Hargest College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Wallacetown?
- 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 Wallacetown
Schools in zone for Wallacetown
Children living in Wallacetown 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
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Wallacetown. 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 Wallacetown 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 · 1.6 km away
Eat & Drink in Wallacetown
Places to eat & drink(1)
Wallacetown Tavern
Tradies & Services in Wallacetown
Tradies & services(2)
Strang Automotive
Wallacetown Motors
Professional Services in Wallacetown
Professional services(1)
McMahon Design Studio Limited
Wallacetown Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, overcast 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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