Suburb Profiles

Cashmere

Discovering the suburbs of Christchurch
Average House Value
$1,122,300
Price Trend
Down 2.48% (QV revaluation, August 2025 — Cashmere & Westmorland area)
School Zones
Cashmere Primary, School Cashmere High School, St Martins School (boundary dependent) Hillmorton High School (boundary dependent)
Lifestyle Summary
Elevated living with Port Hills access, panoramic city views, and a quiet village atmosphere — one of Christchurch's premier owner-occupier suburbs.

Cashmere sits on the lower slopes of the Port Hills, offering a rare combination of elevated city views, established character homes, and direct access to some of Christchurch's best walking and mountain biking tracks. It's one of the city's most sought-after addresses, attracting professionals and families who want proximity to the CBD without sacrificing space, greenery, or outlook.

Housing stock is predominantly detached homes on generous sections, ranging from mid-century brick to architecturally designed contemporaries making the most of the hill position and views. Sections with panoramic outlooks over the city and plains command a significant premium, and well-presented homes here rarely linger on the market.

The suburb has a quiet, settled feel — established tree canopy, low through-traffic, and a strong sense of community. The Cashmere village strip on Colombo Street provides day-to-day convenience, and the city centre is a straightforward 15-minute drive or bus ride away.

For buyers, Cashmere represents a long-term hold. Values softened slightly through 2024–25 after strong post-pandemic growth, but demand from owner-occupiers looking for quality and lifestyle remains resilient. Stock levels are consistently low, which underpins values even in softer market conditions.

Property data sourced from Opes Partners/CoreLogic and QV. Market conditions change — contact us for a current appraisal specific to your property.

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