- Est. Median Value
- $419K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 76/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 4.1°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~49 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Balclutha
Is Balclutha a good place to live?
Balclutha is home to roughly 4,344 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Balclutha scores 68 out of 100, with a safety score of 76/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: Balclutha has 5 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 $419K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Balclutha has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Balclutha 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
- Safety76
- Amenities100
- Schools59
- Housing Affordability90
- Green space42
- Community22
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $419K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $68K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.4%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Balclutha
Schools in zone for Balclutha
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Balclutha. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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Enter your address to check your school zone in Balclutha. 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 Balclutha that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Balclutha School
Full Primary · roll 216 · decile 5 · 0.2 km away
St Joseph's School (Balclutha)
Full Primary · roll 64 · decile 5 · 0.6 km away
South Otago High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 498 · decile 6 · 1.5 km away
Rosebank School (Balclutha)
Full Primary · roll 203 · decile 6 · 1.7 km away
Stirling School
Full Primary · roll 82 · decile 6 · 2.9 km away
Explore Balclutha
Things to do(12)
Balclutha Bridge Club
Clutha Community Riding
Naish Park
Balclutha Association Football Club
Cross Recreation Centre
Basketball South Otago
Balclutha Bowling Club
JB Gym
Studio Fit Balclutha
Naish & Centennial Park Balclutha Redevelopment
Pro-Fit
Clutha Park Showgrounds
Parks & green spaces(2)
Naish Park
Naish & Centennial Park Balclutha Redevelopment
Healthcare(1)
Clutha Health First
Eat & Drink in Balclutha
Places to eat & drink(21)
Colado Pizza
Rusticus
Highway Diner
Captains Cafe & Bar
Cafe 55
The Rudder
The Gate Cafe
Raj Indian Restaurant & Takeways
Thai Kai
Casafuego
Gin's Restaurant
Hotel South Otago
Casafuego Eatery and Bar
Golds Cottage Bakery
Raj Indian Restaurant
Arches Cafe and Bar
Subway
Rosebank Cafe and Grill
South Otago Town & Country Club
Picasso's Restaurant
Clutha Fish Supply
Tradies & Services in Balclutha
Tradies & services(28)
AG and Auto Direct
Allied Concrete
Balclutha Kindergarten
Balclutha Windscreens and Glass
Bellford Building & Joinery
Bridgestone Tyre Centre - Balclutha
Daisee
David Latta Builders
Davidson Tyres
DOMINATOR Garage Doors South Otago
Ewan Allan Honda Balclutha
Foleys | South Otago
Hansen & King Engineers
Jenkinson Electrical
Kolor-Ka-Painters
Laser Electrical Balclutha
Mike Knowles Mechanical
Mosley and McElrea Electrical
MP Building
MV Motors 2020 Ltd
OSCAR South Otago-Balclutha
Smith & Smith Authorised Dealer
Southern Plumbing & Heating
SouthRoads Balclutha
Stantec
The Speedy Sparky
Tyreland Balclutha
Williamson Electrical
Shops in Balclutha
Shops(16)
Balclutha Discounter and Takeaways
Balclutha Night N Day
Botting's Butchery
Flooring Xtra Balclutha
Four Square
Four Square Rosebank
Fraser Hardware Itm
Guthrie Bowron Balclutha
Health 2000
ITM NZ
Liquorland Clutha
Matau Garden Centre
New World Balclutha
NOVUS Glass Balcutha – Clutha Panel Repair
South Otago Woodcraft
Super Liquor Balclutha
Beauty & Fitness in Balclutha
Beauty & fitness(19)
Balclutha Association Football Club
Balclutha Bowling Club
Balclutha Bridge Club
Basketball South Otago
Blondee Hair Salon
Clutha Community Riding
Clutha Park Showgrounds
Cross Recreation Centre
debbies barber
Face Body and Beauty
Hair and Beauty by Amber
Hairworkz
Halo Hair and Beauty
JB Gym
MoleMap
Pro-Fit
Studio Fit Balclutha
Total Image Beauty Therapy
zouave hair salon
Professional Services in Balclutha
Professional services(3)
Cowley Electrical Dairy and Pumps
Morgan O'Shea Scaffolding
Shand Thomson
Stay in Balclutha
Places to stay(5)
Helensborough Motor Inn
Highway Lodge Motel
Hotel South Otago
Rosebank Lodge
Rosebank Lodge Motor Hotel
Balclutha Weather
Current conditions: 4.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.5 | 10.92 | 1.97 | 11.04 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.86 | 10.41 | 2.22 | 10.06 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.06 | 8.67 | 3.11 | 8.54 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.17 | 7.69 | 2.43 | 6.65 |
| 🍂 May | 12.06 | 5.43 | 2.45 | 5.5 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.89 | 2.91 | 2.3 | 5.85 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.57 | 3.58 | 2.87 | 5.69 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.78 | 2.55 | 1.41 | 7.34 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.97 | 4.94 | 3.02 | 7.83 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.17 | 5.51 | 4.88 | 8.83 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.68 | 6.68 | 2.67 | 10.15 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.2 | 9.75 | 3.17 | 9.85 |
Balclutha Community
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