- Est. Median Value
- $1.06M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 94/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 2.7°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~31 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Butchers Dam
Is Butchers Dam a good place to live?
Butchers Dam is home to roughly 2,676 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Butchers Dam scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 94/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Butchers Dam has 1 school 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 $1.06M, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Butchers Dam 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
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability35
- Green space10
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.06M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $74K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.3%
- 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 Butchers Dam
Schools in zone for Butchers Dam
Children living in Butchers Dam have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Alexandra Primary School
Full Primary · roll 199 · decile 8
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Butchers Dam Weather
Current conditions: 2.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.2 | 11.9 | 2.16 | 12.03 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.05 | 11.14 | 2.02 | 11.63 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.12 | 8.39 | 3.35 | 9.6 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.53 | 6.78 | 2.11 | 7.95 |
| 🍂 May | 10.63 | 3.72 | 2.36 | 6.16 |
| ❄️ Jun | 7.04 | 2.09 | 1.47 | 5.78 |
| ❄️ Jul | 7.17 | 1.12 | 2.2 | 5.69 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.4 | 1.09 | 1.72 | 7.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.85 | 3.37 | 5.26 | 8.48 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.44 | 5.07 | 3.93 | 10.16 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.91 | 7.48 | 1.71 | 11.56 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.72 | 11.04 | 2.71 | 12.04 |
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