- Est. Median Value
- $877K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 27%
- Current Weather
- -0.8°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Cambrians
The Cambrians is a scattered high-country locality in the Lammerlaw and Lammermoor ranges above the Maniototo, one of those Central Otago addresses that exists on the map as administrative acknowledgment of the farming families who have always been there rather than as a functioning settlement with aspirations toward density. The tussock country here is genuine high plateau, running merino at altitude on terrain that the Department of Conservation and the farming families have an ongoing conversation about, as they do across most of the South Island's high country.
The Lammermoor Range rises between the Maniototo plain and the Strath Taieri, creating the elevated plateau country that the early runholders pushed their sheep onto and that the conservation estate has been incrementally recovering. The views from the tops of the Lammerlaw and Lammermoor ranges cover an improbable fraction of the South Island's interior on clear days, which is the Central Otago condition.
The Cambrians has no services, no school and no facilities: it is pastoral high country with a postcode, and the school run to Ranfurly is the primary evidence of modern connectivity. The Rock and Pillar Range frames the western view, the Maniototo spreads south, and the Taieri River's headwaters begin in the wetlands below the tops.
Ranfurly is the nearest town, around 30 minutes east across the Maniototo.
Is Cambrians a good place to live?
Cambrians is home to roughly 50 people across 114.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Cambrians scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 27% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $877K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Cambrians has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is -0.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Cambrians 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
- Safety91
- Amenities10
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability43
- Green space89
- Community56
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $877K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +14.2%
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the Cambrians?
- The Cambrians is a high-country locality on the Lammermoor and Lammerlaw ranges above the Maniototo in Central Otago, between Ranfurly and the Strath Taieri.
- What is the landscape of the Cambrians?
- The Cambrians is open tussock plateau and high-country farming terrain on the Lammermoor Range, with wide views across the Maniototo to the Rock and Pillar and the Hawkdun ranges.
- Is the Cambrians populated?
- The Cambrians has a very small permanent population of high-country farming families. There are no services or facilities; Ranfurly, around 30 minutes east, provides the nearest town amenities.
- What rivers start in the Cambrians?
- The Taieri River's headwaters begin in the wetlands and tussock basins of the Lammermoor Range in the Cambrians area, one of the South Island's major braided river systems.
- How do I get from Ranfurly to the Cambrians?
- By car, via unsealed roads heading northwest from Ranfurly through the Maniototo toward the Lammermoor Range. Access varies by station; the area is farming country rather than a public destination.
- What is the postcode for Cambrians?
- The postcode for Cambrians is 9376.
- How much do houses cost in Cambrians?
- The estimated median property value in Cambrians is $877K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
Eat & Drink in Cambrians
Places to eat & drink(1)
Wee Red Coffee Shed
Cambrians Weather
Current conditions: -0.8°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.48 | 10.1 | 2.14 | 12.02 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.38 | 9.34 | 2.14 | 11.98 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.16 | 6.41 | 2.96 | 9.99 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.9 | 5.04 | 2.39 | 8.35 |
| 🍂 May | 10.09 | 1.55 | 2.15 | 6.66 |
| ❄️ Jun | 6.78 | -0.34 | 1.54 | 5.91 |
| ❄️ Jul | 6.36 | -1.59 | 1.93 | 6.57 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.6 | -1.27 | 1.46 | 8.27 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.46 | 0.81 | 4.87 | 9.39 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.86 | 3.01 | 3.64 | 10.67 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.57 | 5.36 | 1.91 | 12.01 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.78 | 9.69 | 2.73 | 12.07 |
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