- Est. Median Value
- $755K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $519/wk
- Safety Score
- 68/100
- Green Space
- 69%
- Current Weather
- 8.6°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~57 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Blue Mountains
Is Blue Mountains a good place to live?
Blue Mountains is home to roughly 1,920 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Blue Mountains scores 57 out of 100, with a safety score of 68/100 and 69% green space.
Schools: Blue Mountains has 12 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 $755K, and weekly rent typically sits around $519.
Lifestyle: Blue Mountains has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Blue Mountains 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
- Safety68
- Amenities10
- Schools90
- Housing Affordability50
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $755K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $519/wk
- Median HH Income
- $131K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.2%
- 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 Blue Mountains
Schools in zone for Blue Mountains
Children living in Blue Mountains have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham)
Intermediate · roll 325 · decile 7
Pinehaven School
Contributing · roll 176 · decile 10
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Blue Mountains. 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 Blue Mountains that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Silverstream Christian School
Composite · roll 29 · decile 10 · 2.7 km away
Silverstream School
Contributing · roll 471 · decile 9 · 3.1 km away
St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 755 · 3.3 km away
Tawhai School
Contributing · roll 323 · decile 5 · 3.4 km away
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 3.5 km away
Koraunui School
Contributing · roll 174 · decile 3 · 3.8 km away
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
Full Primary · roll 271 · decile 8 · 3.8 km away
Tui Glen School
Full Primary · roll 171 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
Eat & Drink in Blue Mountains
Places to eat & drink(1)
The Staw Bale
Tradies & Services in Blue Mountains
Tradies & services(1)
Williams Electrical
Professional Services in Blue Mountains
Professional services(1)
Nature Nurtures Retreat
Blue Mountains Weather
Current conditions: 8.6°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.63 | 12.75 | 2.67 | 10.89 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.58 | 12.4 | 4.02 | 10.35 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.45 | 10.23 | 3.71 | 9.84 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.59 | 9.33 | 4.84 | 7.71 |
| 🍂 May | 13.21 | 7.22 | 4.75 | 6.79 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.87 | 5.71 | 2.65 | 6.3 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.57 | 4.89 | 3.99 | 6.04 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.25 | 4.39 | 4.96 | 7.34 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.4 | 6.74 | 5.1 | 8.37 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.65 | 7.32 | 4.9 | 9.78 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.26 | 8.97 | 3.89 | 10.44 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.57 | 11.63 | 4.1 | 9.95 |
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