East Gore is across the Mataura River from Gore's town centre in eastern Southland, connected by the Mataura River bridge, the residential suburb on the river's eastern bank.

What is East Gore like?

East Gore is a working residential suburb across the Mataura River from Gore, with river access for the brown trout fishing that makes the Mataura internationally known, and direct connections to Gore's town services.

Why is Gore famous for trout fishing?

The Mataura River and its Southland tributaries produce large brown trout in numbers that attract international fly fishers, making Gore the self-described brown trout capital of the world, a claim the fishing community considers well-supported.

What schools serve East Gore?

East Gore primary schools serve the local years, with Gore High School and Eastern Southland College across the river for secondary students.

How do I get from Gore to East Gore?

By car or on foot across the Mataura River bridge, a short crossing from Gore's town centre.

Which schools are in zone for East Gore?

Children living in East Gore 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 East Gore?

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.

East Gore, Southland | Postcode, Population & Property Values

Est. Median Value: $407K
Median Weekly Rent: $310/wk
Safety Score: 77/100
Green Space: 12%
Current Weather: 10.9°C
Median Age: 37 yrs

Living in East Gore

East Gore is the residential area on the eastern side of Gore across the Mataura River, where the river separates the main town from the eastern suburb and the bridge connects the two at a crossing that the town's social geography has always acknowledged. Around 1,500 people live in East Gore, in the housing that spread east from the river as Gore grew into the service centre for the eastern Southland farming district.

The Mataura River is the suburb's defining feature in both the practical and the recreational sense: brown, strong and cold, it runs past with the Southland dairy catchment's characteristic colouring and provides the brown trout fishing that makes Gore internationally known among fly fishers who seek the large fish that the Mataura and its tributaries produce. The East Gore side provides some of the river access that the fishing community uses, with the walking tracks along the eastern bank connecting the suburb to the river's fishing reaches.

East Gore's character is the practical residential suburb that industrial and service towns generate on the other side of the river from the centre: workers' housing history, direct community connections and the straightforward social fabric of a place that doesn't perform its identity.

East Gore's primary schools serve the local years, with Gore High School the secondary option across the river.

Is East Gore a good place to live?

East Gore is home to roughly 1,485 people across 4.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, East Gore scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 77/100 and 12% green space.

Schools: East Gore 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 $407K, and weekly rent typically sits around $310.

Lifestyle: East Gore has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether East Gore 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

Safety77
Amenities44
Schools60
Housing Affordability92
Green space41
Community11
Transport14

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $407K
Median Weekly Rent: $310/wk
Median HH Income: $72K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +2.9%
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is East Gore?: East Gore is across the Mataura River from Gore's town centre in eastern Southland, connected by the Mataura River bridge, the residential suburb on the river's eastern bank.
What is East Gore like?: East Gore is a working residential suburb across the Mataura River from Gore, with river access for the brown trout fishing that makes the Mataura internationally known, and direct connections to Gore's town services.
Why is Gore famous for trout fishing?: The Mataura River and its Southland tributaries produce large brown trout in numbers that attract international fly fishers, making Gore the self-described brown trout capital of the world, a claim the fishing community considers well-supported.
What schools serve East Gore?: East Gore primary schools serve the local years, with Gore High School and Eastern Southland College across the river for secondary students.
How do I get from Gore to East Gore?: By car or on foot across the Mataura River bridge, a short crossing from Gore's town centre.
Which schools are in zone for East Gore?: Children living in East Gore 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 East Gore?: 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.

East Gore Weather

Current conditions: 10.9°C, overcast clouds

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	20.14	10.2	3.19	10.96
☀️ Feb	18.99	9.6	3.41	9.84
🍂 Mar	16.27	7.93	4.1	8.47
🍂 Apr	14.74	6.91	2.65	6.58
🍂 May	11.43	4.67	3.2	5.31
❄️ Jun	8.73	1.52	2.5	5.77
❄️ Jul	8.64	2.09	2.94	5.64
❄️ Aug	10.25	1.46	2.24	6.86
🌸 Sep	12.56	4.33	4.75	7.7
🌸 Oct	13.85	4.87	3.89	8.4
🌸 Nov	15.57	6.29	3.47	9.94
☀️ Dec	18.35	9.14	4.19	10.05

Est. Median Value: $407K
Median Weekly Rent: $310/wk
Safety Score: 77/100
Green Space: 12%
Current Weather: 10.9°C
Median Age: 37 yrs

Living in East Gore

East Gore's primary schools serve the local years, with Gore High School the secondary option across the river.

Is East Gore a good place to live?

East Gore is home to roughly 1,485 people across 4.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, East Gore scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 77/100 and 12% green space.

Schools: East Gore 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 $407K, and weekly rent typically sits around $310.

Lifestyle: East Gore has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether East Gore 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.

Map

Livability Breakdown

Safety77
Amenities44
Schools60
Housing Affordability92
Green space41
Community11
Transport14

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $407K
Median Weekly Rent: $310/wk
Median HH Income: $72K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +2.9%
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

Browse all suburbs in Gore District →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is East Gore?: East Gore is across the Mataura River from Gore's town centre in eastern Southland, connected by the Mataura River bridge, the residential suburb on the river's eastern bank.
What is East Gore like?: East Gore is a working residential suburb across the Mataura River from Gore, with river access for the brown trout fishing that makes the Mataura internationally known, and direct connections to Gore's town services.
Why is Gore famous for trout fishing?: The Mataura River and its Southland tributaries produce large brown trout in numbers that attract international fly fishers, making Gore the self-described brown trout capital of the world, a claim the fishing community considers well-supported.
What schools serve East Gore?: East Gore primary schools serve the local years, with Gore High School and Eastern Southland College across the river for secondary students.
How do I get from Gore to East Gore?: By car or on foot across the Mataura River bridge, a short crossing from Gore's town centre.
Which schools are in zone for East Gore?: Children living in East Gore 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 East Gore?: 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.

East Gore Weather

Current conditions: 10.9°C, overcast clouds

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	20.14	10.2	3.19	10.96
☀️ Feb	18.99	9.6	3.41	9.84
🍂 Mar	16.27	7.93	4.1	8.47
🍂 Apr	14.74	6.91	2.65	6.58
🍂 May	11.43	4.67	3.2	5.31
❄️ Jun	8.73	1.52	2.5	5.77
❄️ Jul	8.64	2.09	2.94	5.64
❄️ Aug	10.25	1.46	2.24	6.86
🌸 Sep	12.56	4.33	4.75	7.7
🌸 Oct	13.85	4.87	3.89	8.4
🌸 Nov	15.57	6.29	3.47	9.94
☀️ Dec	18.35	9.14	4.19	10.05

Living in East Gore

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Schools & Enrolment Zones in East Gore

Schools in zone for East Gore

Southland Adventist Christian School

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East Gore School

Gore Main School

St Mary's School (Gore)

Māruawai College

West Gore School

St Peter's College (Gore)

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Leithen Valley Hunts

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Gore Karate Club

Hamilton Park

Gore Harness Racing Club

🌳Parks & green spaces(1)

Hamilton Park

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🍽️Places to eat & drink(1)

MLT Longford Tavern & Function Centre

Tradies & Services in East Gore

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Bill Sheddan Plumbing Ltd

East car Valet

Gore Automotive Services

HVS Workshop Gore

Lynn Gray Interiors

McHaffie Building LTD

NOVUS Glass Gore – Carnaby Cars Ltd

Pride Collision Repair Ltd

Shane Knapp Building Ltd

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Pure South

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Dulcet Hairdressing

Fly Fish Mataura

Gore Harness Racing Club

Gore Karate Club

Leithen Valley Hunts

Nails by Selina Jane

Simply You Hairdezign

Unwind Hair

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Newton.com

TradeZone Gore

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Is East Gore a good place to live?

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