- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $624/wk
- Safety Score
- 97/100
- Green Space
- 41%
- Current Weather
- 3.1°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~28 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Closeburn
Closeburn sits on the western shore of Lake Wakatipu, around 25 km north of Queenstown, where the road from Glenorchy runs the lake edge and the station country begins in earnest. The locality is high-country farming land folding down to the lake, with the kind of silence that Queenstown exports but cannot itself provide, and a population small enough that the local roster fits comfortably in a single school bus.
The Closeburn Station runs the sheep and cattle over land that looks like a television advertisement for New Zealand and behaves like an actual working farm, which the distinction between the two increasingly requires stating. The lake edge here offers some of the Wakatipu's least-visited swimming and picnic spots, accessible to those who keep driving past the Queenstown turnoff with purpose.
As Queenstown's property market extended its gravitational field up the western shore, Closeburn became the address for high-country lifestyle blocks at the premium end, the kind where the gate codes are shared quietly and the helicopter pad is considered standard infrastructure. The ratio of helicopters to supermarkets is not in the supermarkets' favour.
Queenstown's schools serve the children who make the lake road run daily, and the town's services are 30 minutes south along the Glenorchy road.
Is Closeburn a good place to live?
Closeburn is home to roughly 3,153 people across 15.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Closeburn scores 66 out of 100, with a safety score of 97/100 and 41% green space.
Schools: Closeburn 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 $522K, and weekly rent typically sits around $624.
Lifestyle: Closeburn has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Closeburn 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
- Safety97
- Amenities10
- Schools77
- Housing Affordability72
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $624/wk
- Median HH Income
- $129K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.2%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Closeburn?
- Closeburn is on the western shore of Lake Wakatipu, around 25 km north of Queenstown on the Glenorchy road, in the Queenstown Lakes district.
- What is Closeburn like?
- Closeburn is high-country station land on the western Wakatipu shore, combining working pastoral farming with premium lifestyle properties, known for its quiet lake access and views back toward the Remarkables.
- Is there public access to the lake at Closeburn?
- Some lake edge access exists along the Glenorchy road reserves, though much of the shoreline is private station land. The road itself follows the lake closely and several stopping points have lake views.
- What schools serve Closeburn?
- Children from Closeburn attend schools in Queenstown, primarily Remarkables Primary School and Wakatipu High School, around 30 minutes south.
- How do I get from Queenstown to Closeburn?
- By car, around 25 to 30 minutes north along the Glenorchy road (State Highway 6 then the lake road), following the western shore of Lake Wakatipu.
- Which schools are in zone for Closeburn?
- Children living in Closeburn are in zone for Queenstown Primary School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Closeburn?
- 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 Closeburn
Schools in zone for Closeburn
Children living in Closeburn have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Queenstown Primary School
Full Primary · roll 506 · decile 10
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Closeburn. 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.
Explore Closeburn
Things to do(1)
7 Mile Mtb Park, Queenstown
Parks & green spaces(1)
7 Mile Mtb Park, Queenstown
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Stay in Closeburn
Places to stay(1)
Matakauri Lodge
Closeburn Weather
Current conditions: 3.1°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.94 | 11.16 | 3.32 | 11.3 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.97 | 9.89 | 3.97 | 10.69 |
| 🍂 Mar | 14.59 | 7.29 | 4.66 | 8.96 |
| 🍂 Apr | 13.42 | 6.69 | 4.41 | 7.39 |
| 🍂 May | 9.52 | 4.17 | 3.51 | 5.38 |
| ❄️ Jun | 5.62 | 1.47 | 2.87 | 4.37 |
| ❄️ Jul | 5.43 | 0.54 | 3.64 | 4.68 |
| ❄️ Aug | 6.46 | 0.78 | 3.84 | 6.39 |
| 🌸 Sep | 8.94 | 2.02 | 11.5 | 6.81 |
| 🌸 Oct | 11.4 | 3.18 | 7.37 | 8.38 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.98 | 5.34 | 3.36 | 10.79 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.43 | 9.12 | 4.27 | 11.4 |
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