- Est. Median Value
- $626K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 86/100
- Green Space
- 7%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~39 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Waverley
Waverley is an Invercargill suburb in the eastern residential area - the Invercargill one, the slug helpfully specifying the city to distinguish it from Waverley in Taranaki and the other several Waverleys that Sir Walter Scott's novels distributed across the English-speaking world's colonial place names in the 19th century. Around 2,500 people live in Invercargill's Waverley, in the established eastern residential suburb that the city built on the flat Southland plain with the calm consistency of a city that has never worried about running out of land.
The suburb sits in the eastern band of Invercargill between the CBD and the farming fringe, in the established residential corridor that the mid-20th century development produced. The housing has the improved quality of decades of owner-occupation in Southland, and the suburb has the working-family character that makes Invercargill's residential suburbs reliably functional without demanding individual distinction.
The eastern highway connections to the farming district run near the suburb's edge, and the CBD is a flat, direct drive west on the roads that Invercargill's grid makes straightforward. Queens Park and the city's broader amenities are accessible.
Local Invercargill primary schools serve Waverley. Sir Walter Scott did not visit. The suburb carries his novel's name with complete indifference.
Is Waverley a good place to live?
Waverley is home to roughly 1,839 people across 0.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waverley scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 86/100 and 7% green space.
Schools: Waverley has 26 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 $626K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Waverley has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waverley 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
- Safety86
- Amenities18
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability60
- Green space25
- Community89
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $626K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $96K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.4%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Waverley (Invercargill)?
- Waverley is in eastern Invercargill, a residential suburb around 4 to 5 km from the CBD, distinct from the Waverley in Taranaki.
- What is Waverley (Invercargill) like?
- An established eastern Invercargill suburb with solid mid-20th century housing on flat sections, in the working residential band between the CBD and the eastern farming fringe.
- What schools serve Waverley (Invercargill)?
- Local Invercargill primary schools, with the city's secondary colleges for older students.
- What is near Waverley (Invercargill)?
- The Invercargill CBD is a flat drive west, the eastern highway connects to the Southland farming district, and Queens Park is accessible.
- How do I get from Invercargill CBD to Waverley?
- By car, around 8 to 10 minutes east via Tay Street or the eastern arterials.
- Which schools are in zone for Waverley?
- Children living in Waverley are in zone for Waverley Park School, 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 Waverley?
- 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 Waverley
Schools in zone for Waverley
Children living in Waverley have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Waverley Park School
Contributing · roll 252 · decile 4
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 Waverley. 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 Waverley that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 7 · 0.8 km away
Salford School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 8 · 0.9 km away
Windsor North School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8 · 1.2 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Teen Parent Unit · 1.4 km away
Ascot Community School
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 3 · 1.4 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1101 · decile 7 · 1.7 km away
Waihopai School
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 8 · 2.0 km away
Invercargill Middle School
Contributing · roll 157 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Composite · roll 189 · decile 2 · 2.6 km away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 2.6 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1109 · decile 7 · 2.8 km away
Newfield Park School
Contributing · roll 206 · decile 3 · 2.9 km away
Ruru Special School
Specialist School · roll 126 · decile 4 · 3.3 km away
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 154 · decile 5 · 3.3 km away
Donovan Primary School
Contributing · roll 353 · decile 6 · 3.5 km away
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 3 · 3.6 km away
Myross Bush School
Contributing · roll 163 · decile 10 · 3.7 km away
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Aurora College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 631 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Contributing · roll 251 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
New River Primary
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 1 · 4.8 km away
Explore Waverley
Things to do(3)
Evolve Southland Community Gym
Star Rugby Football Club
Waverley Bowling Club
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Waverley
Tradies & services(5)
Electriciansinvercargill.Co.Nz
Larsen's Plastic Welding
Olphert Contracting Limited
Pestcontrolinvercargill.Co.Nz
Waverley Motors
Shops in Waverley
Shops(1)
Ascot Fruit Market 2018
Beauty & Fitness in Waverley
Beauty & fitness(3)
Evolve Southland Community Gym
Star Rugby Football Club
Waverley Bowling Club
Waverley 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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