- Est. Median Value
- $396K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 72/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 9.5°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~53 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in West Invercargill
Is West Invercargill a good place to live?
West Invercargill is home to roughly 1,278 people across 1.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, West Invercargill scores 66 out of 100, with a safety score of 72/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: West Invercargill 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 $396K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: West Invercargill has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 9.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether West Invercargill 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
- Safety72
- Amenities100
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability95
- Green space16
- Community10
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $396K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $55K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -6.4%
- 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
- Which schools are in zone for West Invercargill?
- Children living in West Invercargill are in zone for Invercargill Middle School, Verdon College, Southland Adventist Christian School, St John's Girls' School (Invercargill). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in West Invercargill?
- 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.
- What is the postcode for West Invercargill?
- The postcode for West Invercargill is 9810.
- What is the population of West Invercargill?
- West Invercargill has 1,278 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in West Invercargill?
- The estimated median property value in West Invercargill is $396K. Median weekly rent is $300/week.
- Where is West Invercargill?
- West Invercargill is in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.
- Is West Invercargill a good place to live?
- West Invercargill scores 66/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in West Invercargill
Schools in zone for West Invercargill
Children living in West Invercargill have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Invercargill Middle School
Contributing · roll 157 · decile 3
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
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in West Invercargill. 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 Invercargill that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 154 · decile 5 · 1.0 km away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 1.6 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1109 · decile 7 · 1.9 km away
Waihopai School
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1101 · decile 7 · 2.5 km away
New River Primary
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 1 · 2.7 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Teen Parent Unit · 3.0 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Contributing · roll 251 · decile 2 · 3.0 km away
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 7 · 3.0 km away
Newfield Park School
Contributing · roll 206 · decile 3 · 3.1 km away
Windsor North School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8 · 3.1 km away
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 3 · 3.1 km away
Ascot Community School
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 3 · 3.5 km away
Aurora College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 631 · decile 2 · 3.8 km away
Donovan Primary School
Contributing · roll 353 · decile 6 · 3.9 km away
Salford School
Contributing · roll 236 · decile 8 · 3.9 km away
Waverley Park School
Contributing · roll 252 · decile 4 · 3.9 km away
Ruru Special School
Specialist School · roll 126 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Composite · roll 189 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
James Hargest College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1893 · 4.3 km away
Otatara School
Contributing · roll 232 · decile 10 · 4.3 km away
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 21 September
Check your exact collection days on the Invercargill City Council website →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Collection data sourced from Invercargill City Council.
Explore West Invercargill
Things to do(3)
Lady Barkly steam locomotive
TOA Fighting Systems
Southern Powerlifting
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.
Eat & Drink in West Invercargill
Places to eat & drink(3)
The Pig Station
Gadoochi Brewery Invercargill
The Pieoneer Food Container
Tradies & Services in West Invercargill
Tradies & services(50)
Altitude Resurfacing
B.B. Cunninghame
Baxter and Neilson Plumbers
Bragg Building & Design Ltd
Bridgestone Select Tyre and Auto Service
Bridgestone Tyre Centre Invercargill
Cabin King
Coyote Automotive Ltd
Deep South Garage
DOMINATOR Garage Doors Southland
E-Type Engineering
Fleet Imaging Southland
Foveaux Communications Ltd
Garador Garage Doors - Invercargill
Goble Building & Decorating
Grave D K
Howley Joinery LTD
InverCarTyres
J Harpur Contracting
JAE Carpet Cleaning Invercargill - Southland
JK's Engineering
Laser Electrical Invercargill
Magoo Auto Invercargill
Marshall Industries
Metal Works
Mid City Service Centre
Midas Invercargill
Morrifield Tunnelhouses
MPE Limited
N R G Auto Service Centre
Network Electrical Servicing Ltd
Oji Fibre Solutions - Fullcircle Lower South Island
Olphert Contracting
Phoenix Services limited
Pro Storage
Procut Lawns & Household Maintenance
PWFP Fire Safety
Rex Corson Collision Repair
Russet Invercargill
Sims Metal
Smith&Smith® Invercargill
Southern Brakes and Driveline
Southland Home Ventilation
Southland Tyre Centre
Stresscrete Southland Ltd
The Garage Re-Use Shop
Tonic Interior Systems
Transport Engineering Southland
Truckstops Invercargill
Xtra Mile Tyres 2022 Limited
Shops in West Invercargill
Shops(21)
Blacks Fasteners Invercargill
Calder Stewart Invercargill
Clarkes Seed & Feed
Cloke Clothing Ltd
E H Ball ITM
H G Morsink Painting Contractor
Heenan Small Engines
ITM
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Radcliffe Electrical
Regal Floors
Safety1st NZ
Southern City Meat Processor
Southern Hospitality Invercargill Showroom (By Appointment)
Southern Upholstery
Trents Wholesale
Beauty & Fitness in West Invercargill
Beauty & fitness(3)
Southern Powerlifting
TOA Fighting Systems
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Professional Services in West Invercargill
Professional services(3)
Bob Christie Ltd
Deep South Glass
Programmed Property Services
West Invercargill Weather
Current conditions: 9.5°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.34 | 10.99 | 3.81 | 10.54 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.11 | 10.66 | 4.11 | 10.2 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.15 | 9.06 | 4.69 | 8.23 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.04 | 8.62 | 3.58 | 6.69 |
| 🍂 May | 12.13 | 6.41 | 3.64 | 4.8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.18 | 3.18 | 3.42 | 5.39 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.77 | 3.76 | 3.3 | 5.48 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.65 | 3.95 | 3.01 | 6.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.44 | 5.69 | 5.18 | 7.5 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.29 | 6.25 | 4.27 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.73 | 7.42 | 3.46 | 10.2 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.35 | 10.24 | 5.08 | 9.63 |
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