- Est. Median Value
- $482K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 56/100
- Green Space
- 12%
- Current Weather
- 6.5°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~69 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in West End
Is West End a good place to live?
West End is home to roughly 2,835 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, West End scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 56/100 and 12% green space.
Schools: West End 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 $482K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: West End has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether West End 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
- Safety56
- Amenities32
- Schools70
- Housing Affordability78
- Green space39
- Community44
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $482K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $76K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.1%
- 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 West End
Schools in zone for West End
Children living in West End 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 West End. 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 West End that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Timaru Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 827 · decile 7 · 0.5 km away
Timaru Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 157 · decile 8 · 0.8 km away
Highfield School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 7 · 1.3 km away
Waimataitai School
Full Primary · roll 458 · decile 6 · 1.4 km away
Timaru Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 498 · decile 6 · 1.7 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 225 · decile 4 · 1.9 km away
Oceanview Heights School
Full Primary · roll 106 · decile 2 · 2.0 km away
Mountainview High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 449 · decile 6 · 2.3 km away
Timaru South School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 2 · 2.3 km away
Grantlea Downs School
Full Primary · roll 297 · decile 5 · 2.6 km away
Gleniti School
Full Primary · roll 370 · decile 9 · 3.0 km away
Barton Rural School
Full Primary · roll 181 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
Explore West End
Things to do(5)
South Canterbury Rugby
West End Bowling Club
West End Park Timaru
Centennial Park
Lough Park
Parks & green spaces(3)
West End Park Timaru
Centennial Park
Lough Park
Healthcare(1)
Glenwood Sugery
Tradies & Services in West End
Tradies & services(3)
CREST 2019 Limited
Curly M Cleaning Services Limited
Ōtipua Grove
Shops in West End
Shops(4)
Burgers Butchery
Cloudy Peaks Butchery
Export Meat Warehouse
Export Meats Timaru
Beauty & Fitness in West End
Beauty & fitness(3)
Chizelle Cilliers Colour and Image Consulting
Sparkle White Teeth
West End Bowling Club
Professional Services in West End
Professional services(1)
USTravel Uzbekistan
West End Weather
Current conditions: 6.5°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.8 | 12.4 | 1.48 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.28 | 11.79 | 1.34 | 10.9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.63 | 8.98 | 2.37 | 9.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.74 | 7.5 | 2.24 | 7.75 |
| 🍂 May | 13.55 | 4.69 | 1.41 | 6.45 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.83 | 3.01 | 1.84 | 5.68 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.85 | 1.14 | 3 | 6.46 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.11 | 0.82 | 1.25 | 8.15 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.88 | 4.66 | 2.22 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.8 | 5.68 | 3.42 | 10.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.97 | 8.18 | 1.89 | 10.94 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.83 | 11.36 | 2.31 | 10.43 |
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