- Est. Median Value
- $1.17M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 3.8°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in West Melton
Is West Melton a good place to live?
West Melton is home to roughly 4,113 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, West Melton scores 67 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: West Melton has 6 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 $1.17M, and weekly rent typically sits around $380.
Lifestyle: West Melton has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether West Melton 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
- Safety71
- Amenities100
- Schools86
- Housing Affordability32
- Green space43
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.17M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Median HH Income
- $124K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.9%
- 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 Melton
Schools in zone for West Melton
Children living in West Melton have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
West Melton School
Full Primary · roll 474 · decile 10
Rolleston College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1977 · decile 8
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School Zone Checker
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Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Explore West Melton
Things to do(10)
Demolition area
Braided Rivers Fishing Guides
MICfit
West Melton Rugby Football Club
Chans Martial Arts - West Melton Branch
Emerge Dance Studios
West Melton Park
West Melton Tennis Club
Canterbury Offroad Racing Club
Oakfield Equestrian
Parks & green spaces(1)
West Melton Park
Healthcare(2)
Unichem
West Melton Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in West Melton
Places to eat & drink(6)
Two Fat Possums
Langdale Vineyard Restaurant
Coriander's West Melton
Dandelion and Clover
Les Delices Bakery
West Melton Tavern
Tradies & Services in West Melton
Tradies & services(14)
Brad Pierce contracting
Canterbury Spa Sales & Services
East Coast Drilling Ltd
Elite Built Ltd
Fabparts
Gardiner Excavating
Irving Builders
JD Homes
Mike Owens Building Ltd
Pzazz Building Canterbury
Touch Up Guys
Warm Dry Homes
Wear Fencing
Wilshire Construction
Shops in West Melton
Shops(8)
Four Square West Melton
Grandad's Garden
Rhododirect
Shades Direct Canterbury
Stäger Sport
Walnuts 2 You
West Melton Plant Nursery
Westwood Organics
Beauty & Fitness in West Melton
Beauty & fitness(17)
A Lyttle Beauty
Ally Jane Skin and Beauty
Braided Rivers Fishing Guides
Canterbury Offroad Racing Club
Chans Martial Arts - West Melton Branch
Emerge Dance Studios
Finesse Beauty Boutique
Gilt Nail Supplies
Lady Ink
Makeup_bymarcella
MICfit
Oakfield Equestrian
One Bird Skin & Beauty Therapy
The Salon
West Melton Rugby Football Club
West Melton Tennis Club
Westy Curlers
Professional Services in West Melton
Professional services(5)
Alliance Building and Asbestos Limited
Cyberfocus Limited
Jeanette Neal - Financial Adviser
Strategy Financial Services
TradeLift
Stay in West Melton
Places to stay(1)
Christchurch City and Country Cottages
West Melton Weather
Current conditions: 3.8°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.71 | 12.42 | 1.96 | 11.21 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.18 | 12.33 | 2.84 | 9.73 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.69 | 9.5 | 2.72 | 8.82 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.97 | 8.45 | 2.3 | 7.83 |
| 🍂 May | 13.82 | 5.82 | 1.56 | 6 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.36 | 4.13 | 2.29 | 5.23 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.8 | 3.33 | 3.41 | 6.4 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.77 | 3.02 | 2.02 | 7.7 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.55 | 5.9 | 2.51 | 8.65 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.2 | 6.61 | 3.02 | 9.77 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.42 | 8.71 | 2.23 | 10.72 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.53 | 11.24 | 2.53 | 10.29 |
West Melton Community
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