- Est. Median Value
- $446K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $338/wk
- Safety Score
- 59/100
- Green Space
- 7%
- Current Weather
- 6.8°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~66 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Watlington
Is Watlington a good place to live?
Watlington is home to roughly 2,256 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Watlington scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 59/100 and 7% green space.
Schools: Watlington has 16 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 $446K, and weekly rent typically sits around $338.
Lifestyle: Watlington has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Watlington 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
- Safety59
- Amenities32
- Schools70
- Housing Affordability84
- Green space22
- Community11
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $446K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $338/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.1%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Watlington
Schools in zone for Watlington
Children living in Watlington have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Bluestone School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 5
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 205 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Watlington. 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 Watlington that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Timaru Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 157 · decile 8 · 0.4 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 827 · decile 7 · 0.8 km away
Timaru Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 498 · decile 6 · 1.4 km away
Timaru South School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 2 · 1.8 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 225 · decile 4 · 1.8 km away
Highfield School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 7 · 2.2 km away
Waimataitai School
Full Primary · roll 458 · decile 6 · 2.3 km away
Oceanview Heights School
Full Primary · roll 106 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Mountainview High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 449 · decile 6 · 3.4 km away
Grantlea Downs School
Full Primary · roll 297 · decile 5 · 3.7 km away
Gleniti School
Full Primary · roll 370 · decile 9 · 3.8 km away
Barton Rural School
Full Primary · roll 181 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Explore Watlington
Things to do(4)
South Canterbury Table Tennis
Timaru Old Boy's Sports Club
School Park
HOLY Devils
Parks & green spaces(1)
School Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Watlington
Tradies & services(6)
Allied Fire Limited
Craig O Keeffe Builders
Edwards & Hardy
LB Outfitters
Sparky Watt Electrical
Thermal Reglaze Limited
Shops in Watlington
Shops(1)
Timaru Bluestone Industries
Beauty & Fitness in Watlington
Beauty & fitness(7)
GlowHub
HOLY Devils
Makeup By Inez
Pampered To Perfection
Sisters in Hair
South Canterbury Table Tennis
Timaru Old Boy's Sports Club
Professional Services in Watlington
Professional services(1)
Kennerley | Tax & Business Accountants
Watlington Weather
Current conditions: 6.8°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.46 | 12.26 | 1.51 | 11.2 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.4 | 11.61 | 2.3 | 9.9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.56 | 9.74 | 2.31 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.72 | 7.63 | 2.06 | 7.88 |
| 🍂 May | 14.02 | 5.21 | 1.22 | 6.85 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.14 | 2.76 | 1.79 | 5.72 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.5 | 1.38 | 4.53 | 5.91 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.95 | 1.75 | 1.76 | 7.67 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.33 | 4.61 | 1.82 | 8.78 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.59 | 5.42 | 2.91 | 10.03 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.01 | 8.65 | 2.7 | 10.65 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.32 | 11.41 | 2.43 | 10.26 |
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