- Est. Median Value
- $668K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $344/wk
- Safety Score
- 94/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 12.0°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~31 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Bucklands Crossing
Bucklands Crossing is a rural locality on the Taieri Plain, where a road crosses the Taieri River at a point that an early settler named Buckland established as a practical ford or ferry crossing in the farming era that converted the plain's swampland to dairying. The name records the crossing and the person simultaneously in the Central Otago and Otago tradition of attaching names to features with the directness of people who needed to find the same spot again next week.
The plain around Bucklands Crossing is the Taieri at its most agricultural: flat, drained, productive dairy country with the Silver Peaks and Maungatua Range providing the vertical interest that the plain itself declines to supply. The Taieri River at the crossing meanders through the lowland with the unhurried confidence of a river that has covered its gradients already.
The locality has a small permanent population of farming families, with Mosgiel and Outram providing the nearest services at each end of the plain. The Taieri Plain's birdlife around the restored wetlands is among the best in Otago, and the wading birds and waterfowl that the restoration has returned to the lower river make the plain's straight roads more interesting to drive than they appear on a map.
Children attend Taieri Plain schools, with Mosgiel the main secondary option.
Is Bucklands Crossing a good place to live?
Bucklands Crossing is home to roughly 1,638 people across 248.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Bucklands Crossing scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 94/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: Bucklands Crossing has 6 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 $668K, and weekly rent typically sits around $344.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 12.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Bucklands Crossing 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
- Safety94
- Amenities22
- Schools88
- Housing Affordability56
- Green space45
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $668K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $344/wk
- Median HH Income
- $85K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.5%
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Bucklands Crossing?
- Bucklands Crossing is on the Taieri Plain in Otago, where a road crosses the Taieri River on the flat lowland between Mosgiel and Outram.
- What is Bucklands Crossing?
- Bucklands Crossing is a rural locality at a Taieri River crossing on the plain, a farming community on the flat, productive dairy land of the lower Taieri.
- What is the birdlife like on the Taieri Plain?
- The restored wetlands along the lower Taieri have returned significant wading bird and waterfowl populations to the plain, with royal spoonbills, black-fronted dotterel and other species now regular visitors.
- What schools serve Bucklands Crossing?
- Children attend Taieri Plain primary schools, with Taieri College in Mosgiel the main secondary option.
- How do I get from Mosgiel to Bucklands Crossing?
- By car, around 10 to 15 minutes via the Taieri Plain roads heading north or east from Mosgiel across the river flat.
- Which schools are in zone for Bucklands Crossing?
- Children living in Bucklands Crossing are in zone for Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School, St Hildas Collegiate, Columba College, John McGlashan College, Liberton Christian School, Trinity Catholic College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Bucklands Crossing?
- 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 Bucklands Crossing
Schools in zone for Bucklands Crossing
Children living in Bucklands Crossing 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
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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Bucklands Crossing Weather
Current conditions: 12.0°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.23 | 11.46 | 2.03 | 10.23 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.38 | 10.98 | 2.16 | 10.17 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.95 | 9.13 | 3.5 | 8.99 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.53 | 7.6 | 2.13 | 7.35 |
| 🍂 May | 12.15 | 5.54 | 1.64 | 6.11 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.15 | 4.64 | 2.1 | 5.22 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.74 | 4.57 | 3.01 | 5.87 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.8 | 3.16 | 1.34 | 7.62 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.98 | 4.98 | 3.08 | 8.47 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.87 | 5.76 | 4.18 | 9.6 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.42 | 7.24 | 3.13 | 10.09 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.48 | 10.17 | 4.57 | 9.17 |
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