- Est. Median Value
- $789K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $486/wk
- Safety Score
- 97/100
- Green Space
- 30%
- Current Weather
- 5.6°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~28 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Blackhead
Is Blackhead a good place to live?
Blackhead is home to roughly 1,359 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Blackhead scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 97/100 and 30% green space.
Schools: Blackhead has 22 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 $789K, and weekly rent typically sits around $486.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Blackhead 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
- Safety97
- Amenities10
- Schools82
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $789K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $486/wk
- Median HH Income
- $117K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.6%
- 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 Blackhead
Schools in zone for Blackhead
Children living in Blackhead have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 9
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 463 · decile 10
Queen's High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 599 · decile 5
Columba College
Composite · roll 609
John McGlashan College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 527
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 7
Trinity Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 872
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Blackhead. 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 Blackhead that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Concord School
Contributing · roll 60 · decile 4 · 2.2 km away
Green Island School
Full Primary · roll 135 · decile 6 · 2.2 km away
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
Full Primary · roll 47 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
TKKM o Otepoti
Composite · roll 88 · decile 2 · 3.5 km away
Abbotsford School
Full Primary · roll 281 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Specialist School · roll 76 · decile 5 · 4.0 km away
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Contributing · roll 179 · decile 6 · 4.0 km away
Balaclava School
Contributing · roll 241 · decile 8 · 4.1 km away
St Clair School
Contributing · roll 343 · decile 8 · 4.1 km away
Carisbrook School
Full Primary · roll 324 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Contributing · roll 95 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 891 · decile 7 · 4.5 km away
Bathgate Park School
Full Primary · roll 118 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Full Primary · roll 486 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
Kaikorai Valley College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 434 · 4.8 km away
Tradies & Services in Blackhead
Tradies & services(1)
Linwood Building Limited
Shops in Blackhead
Shops(1)
Spot The Shed
Blackhead Weather
Current conditions: 5.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.67 | 11.68 | 2.03 | 10.89 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.46 | 10.99 | 2.41 | 10.33 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.93 | 9.17 | 3.45 | 8.83 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.3 | 7.96 | 1.97 | 7.52 |
| 🍂 May | 12.57 | 5.91 | 2.29 | 6 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.78 | 4.93 | 2.29 | 5.71 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.02 | 4.57 | 3.3 | 5.92 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.42 | 3.1 | 1.57 | 7.48 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.48 | 5.38 | 2.85 | 8.25 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.6 | 6.08 | 5.01 | 9.52 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.26 | 7.2 | 2.77 | 10.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.71 | 10.35 | 3.85 | 9.7 |
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