- Est. Median Value
- $1.71M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $475/wk
- Safety Score
- 96/100
- Green Space
- 6%
- Current Weather
- 2.6°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~29 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Bannockburn
Bannockburn sits in the Cromwell Basin's southern arm, a sun-trap schist hollow of around 600 people where the viticultural logic is borderline theatrical: the surrounding cliffs and the Kawarau River below create a microclimate so reliably warm and dry that the locals describe it as the hole in the ozone layer, which is either a marketing line or a health advisory depending on your melanin levels.
The wine is serious. Felton Road, Mount Difficulty, Carrick and Bannockburn's other producers are among the Central Otago operations that established the region's international pinot noir reputation, and the cellar doors above the valley floor handle the tasting traffic with the combined authority of people who know exactly what they're doing with the terroir. The schist soils are the same geology that the gold miners worked in the 1860s, turning over the same hillsides with different expectations.
The Bannockburn Heritage Loop walks the old dredge workings and sluicing channels of the goldfields, evidence of an industry that remade the valley floor and departed, leaving the tailings that the vines now grow between. The swimming hole at Bannockburn Inlet on Lake Dunstan is the summer afternoon's obvious conclusion.
Cromwell's schools and services sit 10 minutes north. The cellar doors close at five.
Is Bannockburn a good place to live?
Bannockburn is home to roughly 486 people across 12.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Bannockburn scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 96/100 and 6% green space.
Schools: Bannockburn has 2 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 $1.71M, and weekly rent typically sits around $475.
Lifestyle: Bannockburn has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Bannockburn 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
- Safety96
- Amenities14
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability22
- Green space19
- Community100
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.71M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $475/wk
- Median HH Income
- $97K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +23.3%
- 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
- Where is Bannockburn?
- Bannockburn is in Central Otago, around 10 km south of Cromwell in the Cromwell Basin, in the southern arm of Lake Dunstan's watershed, accessible via the Bannockburn Road from SH8.
- Why is Bannockburn good for wine?
- Bannockburn's sheltered schist hollow creates one of Central Otago's warmest, driest microclimates, with high sun hours and low rainfall producing the intense pinot noir flavours that have made the sub-region internationally recognised.
- What wineries are in Bannockburn?
- Felton Road, Mount Difficulty, Carrick, Brennan and Bannockburn Estate are among the main producers with cellar doors in the Bannockburn area.
- What is the Bannockburn Heritage Loop?
- The Bannockburn Sluicings Heritage Area walks through the dredge workings and hydraulic sluicing channels from the 1860s gold rush, preserved in the landscape above the vineyard terraces.
- How do I get from Cromwell to Bannockburn?
- By car, around 10 minutes south via the Bannockburn Road from Cromwell's SH8 intersection. The cellar doors are signed from the main road through the valley.
- Which schools are in zone for Bannockburn?
- Bannockburn is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.
- How do I check my school zone in Bannockburn?
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Bannockburn
Schools in zone for Bannockburn
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Bannockburn. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Bannockburn. 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 Bannockburn that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Goldfields School (Cromwell)
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8 · 4.3 km away
Cromwell College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 694 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Eat & Drink in Bannockburn
Places to eat & drink(4)
Bannockburn Hotel
Bannockburn Brewing Company
Bannockburn Hotel Wine Country Restaurant
Black Rabbit
Tradies & Services in Bannockburn
Tradies & services(1)
LeighWells Design
Professional Services in Bannockburn
Professional services(2)
Parkburn Management NZ LTD
Stagebox Photography
Stay in Bannockburn
Places to stay(1)
Bannockburn Willows
Bannockburn Weather
Current conditions: 2.6°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.74 | 13.3 | 2.56 | 11.96 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.61 | 12.41 | 2.22 | 11.7 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.92 | 9.53 | 3.12 | 9.87 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.79 | 8.25 | 2.92 | 8.12 |
| 🍂 May | 12.33 | 5.2 | 2.69 | 6.2 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.07 | 3.32 | 1.5 | 5.97 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.86 | 2.39 | 2.31 | 5.83 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.32 | 1.81 | 2.07 | 7.74 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.16 | 4.04 | 6.32 | 8.53 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.77 | 5.94 | 4.65 | 10.2 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.45 | 8.42 | 2.21 | 11.84 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.25 | 12.14 | 3.8 | 12.18 |
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