- Est. Median Value
- $492K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 28%
- Current Weather
- 4.6°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Dipton
Is Dipton a good place to live?
Dipton is home to roughly 2,151 people across 50.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Dipton scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 28% green space.
Schools: Dipton has 2 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 $492K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Dipton 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
- Safety88
- Amenities10
- Schools56
- Housing Affordability76
- Green space93
- Community33
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $492K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $103K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.4%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Dipton?
- Children living in Dipton are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Dipton?
- 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 Dipton?
- The postcode for Dipton is 9791.
- What is the population of Dipton?
- Dipton has 2,151 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Dipton?
- The estimated median property value in Dipton is $492K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Dipton?
- Dipton is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Dipton a good place to live?
- Dipton scores 55/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Dipton
Schools in zone for Dipton
Children living in Dipton have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Dipton. 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 Dipton that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Dipton School
Full Primary · roll 46 · decile 9 · 1.3 km away
Tradies & Services in Dipton
Tradies & services(3)
Dipton Engineering
Dipton Service Centre
Suite Southern Upholstery and Auto Trim
Dipton Weather
Current conditions: 4.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.26 | 10.6 | 3.56 | 10.31 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.87 | 10.44 | 4.58 | 10 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.02 | 8.19 | 5.34 | 8.63 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.29 | 7.09 | 3.4 | 7.56 |
| 🍂 May | 11.69 | 4.57 | 4.1 | 5.13 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.64 | 1.59 | 3.14 | 6.2 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.97 | 1.77 | 3.75 | 5.94 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.45 | 2.64 | 3.49 | 7.24 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.53 | 4.69 | 6.67 | 8.2 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.79 | 5.52 | 5.32 | 8.68 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.48 | 6.28 | 4 | 9.87 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.63 | 9.63 | 5.01 | 10.01 |
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