- Est. Median Value
- $789K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $510/wk
- Safety Score
- 97/100
- Green Space
- 61%
- Current Weather
- 5.8°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~28 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Chain Hills
Is Chain Hills a good place to live?
Chain Hills is home to roughly 1,302 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Chain Hills scores 65 out of 100, with a safety score of 97/100 and 61% green space.
Schools: Chain Hills has 17 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 $789K, and weekly rent typically sits around $510.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Chain Hills 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
- Safety97
- Amenities22
- Schools88
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $789K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $510/wk
- Median HH Income
- $120K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.4%
- 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 Chain Hills
Schools in zone for Chain Hills
Children living in Chain Hills 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
East Taieri School
Contributing · roll 309 · decile 8
Fairfield School (Dunedin)
Full Primary · roll 486 · 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
Taieri College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1203 · decile 7
Trinity Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 872
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Chain Hills. 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 Chain Hills that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Amana Christian School
Composite · roll 59 · decile 8 · 2.2 km away
St Mary's School (Mosgiel)
Full Primary · roll 130 · decile 8 · 2.2 km away
Silverstream (South) Primary School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 9 · 2.4 km away
TKKM o Otepoti
Composite · roll 88 · decile 2 · 2.5 km away
Elmgrove School
Contributing · roll 291 · decile 7 · 2.9 km away
Abbotsford School
Full Primary · roll 281 · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
Full Primary · roll 47 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
Green Island School
Full Primary · roll 135 · decile 6 · 4.1 km away
Chain Hills Weather
Current conditions: 5.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.22 | 11.05 | 2.34 | 10.87 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.87 | 10.28 | 2.45 | 10.4 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.04 | 8.39 | 4.18 | 8.99 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.35 | 7.09 | 1.94 | 7.56 |
| 🍂 May | 12.31 | 4.76 | 2.26 | 6.02 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.47 | 3.28 | 2.24 | 5.79 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.63 | 3.06 | 3.41 | 5.95 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.14 | 1.53 | 1.56 | 7.44 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.3 | 4.25 | 2.83 | 8.25 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.74 | 5.17 | 4.5 | 9.49 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.5 | 6.39 | 3.1 | 10.48 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.13 | 9.76 | 4.6 | 9.72 |
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