- Est. Median Value
- $400K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $260/wk
- Safety Score
- 73/100
- Green Space
- 74%
- Current Weather
- 8.9°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~52 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Bluff
Is Bluff a good place to live?
Bluff is home to roughly 1,797 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Bluff scores 69 out of 100, with a safety score of 73/100 and 74% green space.
Schools: Bluff 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 $400K, and weekly rent typically sits around $260.
Lifestyle: Bluff has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Bluff 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
- Safety73
- Amenities60
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability94
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $400K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $260/wk
- Median HH Income
- $66K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- 0.0%
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Bluff
Schools in zone for Bluff
Children living in Bluff have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Bluff. 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 Bluff that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Teresa's School (Bluff)
Full Primary · roll 6 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
Bluff School
Full Primary · roll 108 · decile 3 · 2.6 km away
Explore Bluff
Things to do(5)
Bluff Sign
Bluff Skatepark
Awarua Boating Club
McKenzie Marine & Mackcraft
Foveaux charters limited
Parks & green spaces(1)
Bluff Skatepark
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Bluff
Places to eat & drink(15)
Anchorage Cafe & Wine Bar
Galley Takeaways
Oysters
The Lighthouse Gallery
Stella's Cafe & Chinese Takeaway
The Galley takeaway
Sanford Bluff
Hayz
Oysterman's Daughter Bluff
Drunken Sailor Cafe Bar
Anchorage Cafe And Bar bluff
The Golden Age Tavern
Stella's Café
Bluff Cafe Kawhe
Oyster Cove
Tradies & Services in Bluff
Tradies & services(3)
Bluff Engineering & Welding Co
Bluff Free Kindergarten
Osborn Engineering
Shops in Bluff
Shops(3)
Bottle-O Bluff
Four Square Bluff
Liquor Mart
Beauty & Fitness in Bluff
Beauty & fitness(3)
Awarua Boating Club
Foveaux charters limited
McKenzie Marine & Mackcraft
Professional Services in Bluff
Professional services(3)
Bluff Sand Supply & Cartage LTD
The Tari
Whats on at the Bluff RSA
Stay in Bluff
Places to stay(2)
Lands End Boutique Hotel
Foveaux Hotel
Bluff Weather
Current conditions: 8.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.53 | 11.9 | 3.81 | 10.81 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.68 | 11.69 | 4.54 | 10.38 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.03 | 10.05 | 4.83 | 8.52 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.94 | 9.41 | 3.35 | 6.92 |
| 🍂 May | 12.24 | 7.37 | 3.5 | 5 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.29 | 4.36 | 3.71 | 5.48 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.89 | 4.94 | 3.16 | 5.49 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.64 | 4.97 | 2.87 | 7.03 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.26 | 6.54 | 5.72 | 7.66 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.91 | 7.07 | 4.39 | 8.36 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.35 | 8.31 | 3.33 | 10.46 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.72 | 10.86 | 4.93 | 9.85 |
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