- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 87/100
- Green Space
- 17%
- Current Weather
- 3.3°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~38 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Benmore
Is Benmore a good place to live?
Benmore is home to roughly 2,151 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Benmore scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 87/100 and 17% green space.
Schools: Benmore 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 $505K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 3.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Benmore 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety87
- Amenities20
- Schools54
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space56
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $103K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.4%
- 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 Benmore
Schools in zone for Benmore
Children living in Benmore have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Central Southland College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 686 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Benmore. 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.
Benmore Weather
Current conditions: 3.3°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.18 | 10.79 | 3.84 | 10.1 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.85 | 10.46 | 4.81 | 9.78 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.15 | 8.48 | 5.73 | 8.29 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.36 | 7.46 | 3.4 | 7.21 |
| 🍂 May | 11.85 | 5.14 | 4.35 | 4.93 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.85 | 2.44 | 3.11 | 5.99 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.13 | 2.23 | 4.01 | 5.81 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.55 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 7.03 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.6 | 4.82 | 6.47 | 8.18 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.85 | 5.63 | 4.99 | 8.39 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.46 | 6.38 | 4.31 | 9.45 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.56 | 9.67 | 5.47 | 9.56 |
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