- Est. Median Value
- $612K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 86/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 5.3ยฐC
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~39 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Balaclava
Is Balaclava a good place to live?
Balaclava is home to roughly 2,238 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Balaclava scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 86/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: Balaclava has 43 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 $612K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.3ยฐC. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Balaclava is right for you depends on what youโre looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety86
- Amenities10
- Schools87
- Housing Affordability61
- Green space43
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $612K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $93K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.7%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
โ 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 Balaclava
Schools in zone for Balaclava
Children living in Balaclava have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Full Primary ยท roll 77 ยท decile 9
Balaclava School
Contributing ยท roll 241 ยท decile 8
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 463 ยท decile 10
Columba College
Composite ยท roll 609
John McGlashan College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 527
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary ยท roll 133 ยท decile 7
Trinity Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 872
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Balaclava. 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 โ confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Balaclava that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Contributing ยท roll 95 ยท decile 9 ยท 0.3 km away
Carisbrook School
Full Primary ยท roll 324 ยท decile 3 ยท 1.0 km away
Mornington School
Contributing ยท roll 234 ยท decile 7 ยท 1.0 km away
Kaikorai Valley College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 434 ยท 1.1 km away
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Specialist School ยท roll 76 ยท decile 5 ยท 1.2 km away
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Contributing ยท roll 179 ยท decile 6 ยท 1.3 km away
Bradford School
Contributing ยท roll 93 ยท decile 5 ยท 1.7 km away
Bathgate Park School
Full Primary ยท roll 118 ยท decile 3 ยท 1.8 km away
Queen's High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 599 ยท decile 5 ยท 2.0 km away
Concord School
Contributing ยท roll 60 ยท decile 4 ยท 2.0 km away
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 891 ยท decile 7 ยท 2.1 km away
St Clair School
Contributing ยท roll 343 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.4 km away
St Joseph's Cathedral School
Contributing ยท roll 145 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.5 km away
Otago Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 725 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.7 km away
Arthur Street School
Full Primary ยท roll 193 ยท decile 7 ยท 2.7 km away
Brockville School
Full Primary ยท roll 133 ยท decile 2 ยท 2.8 km away
Otago Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 870 ยท decile 9 ยท 2.9 km away
London House Learning Centre
Activity Centre ยท decile 9 ยท 2.9 km away
Kaikorai School
Contributing ยท roll 304 ยท decile 9 ยท 3.2 km away
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Contributing ยท roll 59 ยท decile 6 ยท 3.3 km away
Musselburgh School
Contributing ยท roll 127 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.5 km away
Green Island School
Full Primary ยท roll 135 ยท decile 6 ยท 3.7 km away
Balmacewen Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 473 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.8 km away
Halfway Bush School
Contributing ยท roll 35 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.8 km away
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 496 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.8 km away
Bayfield High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 533 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.9 km away
Wakari School
Contributing ยท roll 290 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.9 km away
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
Full Primary ยท roll 47 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.0 km away
Tainui School
Contributing ยท roll 256 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.2 km away
Mฤori Hill School
Contributing ยท roll 227 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.3 km away
Abbotsford School
Full Primary ยท roll 281 ยท decile 9 ยท 4.3 km away
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Contributing ยท roll 71 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.3 km away
George Street Normal School
Contributing ยท roll 375 ยท 4.7 km away
Grants Braes School
Contributing ยท roll 198 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.7 km away
Andersons Bay School
Contributing ยท roll 299 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.8 km away
TKKM o Otepoti
Composite ยท roll 88 ยท decile 2 ยท 5.0 km away
Beauty & Fitness in Balaclava
Beauty & fitness(1)
Enrich Indulgence Spa
Balaclava Weather
Current conditions: 5.3ยฐC, clear sky
| Month | High (ยฐC) | Low (ยฐC) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Jan | 19.4 | 11.4 | 2.03 | 10.89 |
| โ๏ธ Feb | 19.18 | 10.73 | 2.41 | 10.33 |
| ๐ Mar | 16.66 | 8.9 | 3.45 | 8.83 |
| ๐ Apr | 15.03 | 7.69 | 1.97 | 7.52 |
| ๐ May | 12.3 | 5.63 | 2.29 | 6 |
| โ๏ธ Jun | 10.51 | 4.65 | 2.29 | 5.71 |
| โ๏ธ Jul | 9.75 | 4.29 | 3.3 | 5.92 |
| โ๏ธ Aug | 11.15 | 2.82 | 1.57 | 7.48 |
| ๐ธ Sep | 13.21 | 5.1 | 2.85 | 8.25 |
| ๐ธ Oct | 14.33 | 5.8 | 5.01 | 9.52 |
| ๐ธ Nov | 14.98 | 6.93 | 2.77 | 10.55 |
| โ๏ธ Dec | 17.44 | 10.08 | 3.85 | 9.7 |
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