- Est. Median Value
- $376K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $240/wk
- Safety Score
- 74/100
- Green Space
- 74%
- Current Weather
- 8.6°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~51 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Dobson
Is Dobson a good place to live?
Dobson is home to roughly 1,077 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Dobson scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 74/100 and 74% green space.
Schools: Dobson 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 $376K, and weekly rent typically sits around $240.
Lifestyle: Dobson has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Dobson 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
- Safety74
- Amenities10
- Schools41
- Housing Affordability100
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $376K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $240/wk
- Median HH Income
- $55K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.3%
- 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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Schools & Enrolment Zones in Dobson
Schools in zone for Dobson
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Dobson. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Dobson. 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 Dobson that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Paparoa Range School
Full Primary · roll 68 · decile 5 · 0.5 km away
Explore Dobson
Things to do(1)
Brunner Mine
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Dobson
Tradies & services(1)
Pest Police Limited
Shops in Dobson
Shops(1)
coal creek timber
Dobson Weather
Current conditions: 8.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.09 | 13.34 | 7.51 | 11.45 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.75 | 12.28 | 6.04 | 10.49 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.28 | 10.3 | 9.19 | 8.85 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.61 | 9.31 | 7.23 | 7.02 |
| 🍂 May | 14.4 | 7.44 | 9.44 | 5.4 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.93 | 5.85 | 5.99 | 6.22 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.99 | 4.85 | 5.27 | 6.4 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.05 | 4.56 | 10.16 | 6.99 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.62 | 7.3 | 11.4 | 7.53 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.58 | 7.42 | 12.02 | 8.61 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.15 | 9 | 8.46 | 8.81 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.66 | 12.21 | 9.65 | 9.23 |
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