- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $700/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 49%
- Current Weather
- -0.5°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Devils Staircase
Is Devils Staircase a good place to live?
Devils Staircase is home to roughly 3,555 people across 81.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Devils Staircase scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 49% green space.
Schools: Devils Staircase 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 $700.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is -0.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Devils Staircase 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
- Safety91
- Amenities22
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability72
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $700/wk
- Median HH Income
- $154K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +255.9%
- 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
- Which schools are in zone for Devils Staircase?
- Children living in Devils Staircase are in zone for Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Devils Staircase?
- 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.
- What is the postcode for Devils Staircase?
- The postcode for Devils Staircase is 9371.
- What is the population of Devils Staircase?
- Devils Staircase has 3,555 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Devils Staircase?
- The estimated median property value in Devils Staircase is $522K. Median weekly rent is $700/week.
- Where is Devils Staircase?
- Devils Staircase is in Queenstown-Lakes, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Devils Staircase a good place to live?
- Devils Staircase scores 58/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Devils Staircase
Schools in zone for Devils Staircase
Children living in Devils Staircase have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Full Primary · roll 519
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Devils Staircase. 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.
Devils Staircase Weather
Current conditions: -0.5°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 13.59 | 5.11 | 3.2 | 11.68 |
| ☀️ Feb | 11.95 | 4.07 | 3.69 | 11.09 |
| 🍂 Mar | 8.14 | 1.17 | 5.05 | 9.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 7.21 | 1.24 | 3.72 | 7.71 |
| 🍂 May | 3.02 | -1.57 | 3.51 | 5.43 |
| ❄️ Jun | 1.04 | -2 | 2.41 | 5.67 |
| ❄️ Jul | -0.59 | -3.69 | 3.81 | 4.89 |
| ❄️ Aug | -0.61 | -4.35 | 3.45 | 6.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 1.25 | -3.66 | 8.74 | 7 |
| 🌸 Oct | 4.2 | -2.33 | 6.08 | 8.84 |
| 🌸 Nov | 8.27 | 0.13 | 2.96 | 11.07 |
| ☀️ Dec | 11.68 | 3.79 | 3.7 | 11.61 |
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