- Est. Median Value
- $697K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 9.4°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Dowling Bay
Is Dowling Bay a good place to live?
Dowling Bay is home to roughly 2,136 people across 0.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Dowling Bay scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Dowling Bay has 5 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 $697K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Dowling Bay 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
- Safety85
- Amenities22
- Schools82
- Housing Affordability54
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $697K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $85K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.0%
- 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 Dowling Bay?
- Children living in Dowling Bay are in zone for St Hildas Collegiate, Columba College, Liberton Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Dowling Bay?
- 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 Dowling Bay?
- The postcode for Dowling Bay is 9082.
- What is the population of Dowling Bay?
- Dowling Bay has 2,136 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Dowling Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Dowling Bay is $697K. Median weekly rent is $300/week.
- Where is Dowling Bay?
- Dowling Bay is in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Dowling Bay a good place to live?
- Dowling Bay scores 50/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Dowling Bay
Schools in zone for Dowling Bay
Children living in Dowling Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 463 · decile 10
Columba College
Composite · roll 609
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Dowling Bay. 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 Dowling Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Pūrākaunui School
Full Primary · roll 9 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
Port Chalmers School
Full Primary · roll 79 · decile 6 · 4.9 km away
Dowling Bay Weather
Current conditions: 9.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.97 | 12.43 | 2.05 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.03 | 11.88 | 2.03 | 10.08 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.56 | 10.06 | 3.1 | 8.53 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.04 | 8.71 | 1.9 | 7.33 |
| 🍂 May | 12.55 | 6.62 | 1.71 | 5.78 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.76 | 6.1 | 2.27 | 5.3 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.26 | 5.66 | 2.95 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.26 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 7.35 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.35 | 6.23 | 3.11 | 8.28 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.27 | 7.08 | 3.93 | 9.31 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.74 | 8.25 | 2.73 | 10.15 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.08 | 11.07 | 3.88 | 9.13 |
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