- Est. Median Value
- $919K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 84/100
- Green Space
- 51%
- Current Weather
- 6.9°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~41 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Dovedale
Is Dovedale a good place to live?
Dovedale is home to roughly 1,971 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Dovedale scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 84/100 and 51% green space.
Schools: Dovedale 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 $919K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Dovedale has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Dovedale 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
- Safety84
- Amenities10
- Schools57
- Housing Affordability41
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $919K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $74K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.5%
- 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 Dovedale
Schools in zone for Dovedale
Children living in Dovedale have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Motueka High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 719 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Dovedale that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Dovedale School
Full Primary · roll 21 · decile 5 · 4.5 km away
Explore Dovedale
Things to do(1)
Metafit Moutere - Nelson NZ
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.
Beauty & Fitness in Dovedale
Beauty & fitness(1)
Metafit Moutere - Nelson NZ
Dovedale Weather
Current conditions: 6.9°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.27 | 11.89 | 3.17 | 11.17 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.28 | 10.78 | 3.12 | 11.19 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.01 | 8.67 | 1.98 | 10.32 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.19 | 7.46 | 4.06 | 8.38 |
| 🍂 May | 14.11 | 5.5 | 5.75 | 6.69 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.19 | 3.59 | 4.72 | 6.67 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.96 | 2.78 | 2 | 7.01 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.48 | 2.14 | 3.83 | 8.66 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.7 | 4.69 | 3.16 | 8.75 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.43 | 5.83 | 5.5 | 10.1 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.38 | 7.7 | 2.6 | 11.16 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.67 | 11.28 | 3.13 | 11.65 |
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