- Est. Median Value
- $644K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 66/100
- Green Space
- 53%
- Current Weather
- 6.8°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~59 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Dunsandel
Is Dunsandel a good place to live?
Dunsandel is home to roughly 900 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Dunsandel scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 66/100 and 53% green space.
Schools: Dunsandel has 7 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 $644K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Dunsandel has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Dunsandel 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
- Safety66
- Amenities32
- Schools85
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $644K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $111K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.7%
- 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 Dunsandel
Schools in zone for Dunsandel
Children living in Dunsandel have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Dunsandel School
Contributing · roll 120 · decile 9
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Ellesmere College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 571 · decile 7
Rolleston Christian School
Full Primary · roll 275 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Dunsandel. 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.
Explore Dunsandel
Things to do(6)
Disused pit
McGregors Ford
Dunsandel Domain
Dunsandel Sports Centre
Dunsandel Bowling Club
Dunsandel Tennis Club
Parks & green spaces(1)
Dunsandel Domain
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Dunsandel
Places to eat & drink(4)
Dunsandel Store
Dunsandel Cafe and Store
Dunsandel Tavern
Dunsandel Store & Cafe
Tradies & Services in Dunsandel
Tradies & services(1)
Captain Spouting NZ
Shops in Dunsandel
Shops(1)
On The Spot Dunsandel
Beauty & Fitness in Dunsandel
Beauty & fitness(5)
Chez Barbers
Dunsandel Bowling Club
Dunsandel Sports Centre
Dunsandel Tennis Club
The Scalp Shading Clinic
Professional Services in Dunsandel
Professional services(1)
Lincoln Accountancy
Dunsandel Weather
Current conditions: 6.8°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.15 | 12.38 | 57.73 | 11.51 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.03 | 12.06 | 116.17 | 9.04 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.25 | 10.08 | 77.2 | 8.74 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.39 | 8.39 | 54.53 | 8.13 |
| 🍂 May | 14.65 | 6.21 | 48.47 | 6.4 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.78 | 4.17 | 70.3 | 5.51 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.7 | 3.13 | 158.8 | 5.74 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.42 | 3.41 | 70.83 | 7.34 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.78 | 5.68 | 61.13 | 8.63 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.35 | 6.32 | 77.63 | 9.99 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.32 | 9.07 | 89.6 | 10.81 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.6 | 11.38 | 83.37 | 10.13 |
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