- Est. Median Value
- $527K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $270/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 18%
- Current Weather
- 5.3°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Glenpark
Glenpark is a small locality in the coastal Otago hill country between Palmerston and Waikouaiti, in the rounded pastoral hills that run parallel to the Pacific coast before dropping to the beach settlements and the highway. The glen in the name and the park that follows it are descriptive in the understated way of Otago's landscape naming: there is a small valley, there are trees, and someone with an eye for the obvious wrote it on the map.
The farming around Glenpark runs sheep and cattle on the coastal hill faces, with the proximity to the highway carrying the community's connection to the services in Palmerston and Waikouaiti. The coastal views from the higher ground in the locality are the kind that the coastal Otago hill farms trade in: the Pacific, the Otago Peninsula in the south and the North Otago coast's curve northward, available from any fence post on the right side of the hill.
The permanent population is the farming families on the surrounding properties, with the locality serving primarily as a named point in the coastal hill geography rather than as an identifiable village. Schools and services in Waikouaiti and Palmerston are the community's educational and practical anchors.
The coastal walking access around Waikouaiti and Karitane is within 15 minutes of the locality.
Is Glenpark a good place to live?
Glenpark is home to roughly 60 people across 49.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Glenpark scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 18% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $527K, and weekly rent typically sits around $270.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Glenpark 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
- Safety91
- Amenities22
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability71
- Green space61
- Community78
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $527K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $270/wk
- Median HH Income
- $67K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.7%
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Glenpark?
- Glenpark is in the coastal hill country of Otago, between Palmerston and Waikouaiti, in the rounded pastoral hills above the Pacific coast.
- What is Glenpark like?
- Glenpark is a small farming locality in the coastal Otago hills, with sheep and cattle farming on the rounded faces and coastal views from the higher ground.
- What is near Glenpark?
- Waikouaiti is the nearest service centre to the south, Palmerston to the north, and the coastal beaches at Waikouaiti and Karitane are within 15 to 20 minutes.
- What schools serve Glenpark?
- Children from the Glenpark area attend Waikouaiti or Palmerston schools.
- How do I get from Dunedin to Glenpark?
- By car, around 40 to 45 minutes north via State Highway 1 to the Waikouaiti area, then the coastal hill roads.
- What is the postcode for Glenpark?
- The postcode for Glenpark is 9481.
- How much do houses cost in Glenpark?
- The estimated median property value in Glenpark is $527K. Median weekly rent is $270/week.
Glenpark Weather
Current conditions: 5.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.32 | 10.87 | 1.65 | 10.05 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.39 | 10.53 | 2.42 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.94 | 8.59 | 3.23 | 9.11 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.2 | 7.21 | 1.98 | 7.37 |
| 🍂 May | 12.38 | 4.59 | 1.66 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.14 | 3.47 | 2.13 | 5.18 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.59 | 3.18 | 2.64 | 6.29 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.04 | 1.98 | 0.99 | 7.81 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.57 | 4.45 | 2.78 | 8.52 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.55 | 5.39 | 4.61 | 9.61 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.13 | 6.81 | 3.07 | 10.28 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.82 | 9.82 | 4.4 | 9.33 |
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