- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $173/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 41%
- Current Weather
- 5.9°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Gowan Hill
Is Gowan Hill a good place to live?
Gowan Hill is home to roughly 1,509 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Gowan Hill scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 41% green space.
Schools: Gowan Hill 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 $505K, and weekly rent typically sits around $173.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Gowan Hill 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
- Amenities20
- Schools54
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $173/wk
- Median HH Income
- $66K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.8%
- 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 Gowan Hill?
- Children living in Gowan Hill are in zone for Central Southland College, 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 Gowan Hill?
- 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 population of Gowan Hill?
- Gowan Hill has 1,509 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Gowan Hill?
- The estimated median property value in Gowan Hill is $505K. Median weekly rent is $173/week.
- Where is Gowan Hill?
- Gowan Hill is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Gowan Hill a good place to live?
- Gowan Hill scores 56/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Gowan Hill
Schools in zone for Gowan Hill
Children living in Gowan Hill have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Central Southland College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 686 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Gowan Hill. 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.
Gowan Hill Weather
Current conditions: 5.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.36 | 10.16 | 3.91 | 9.98 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.29 | 9.43 | 4.49 | 9.85 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.76 | 8.38 | 4.02 | 8.32 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.9 | 6.93 | 4.3 | 7.38 |
| 🍂 May | 11.98 | 5.25 | 4.17 | 5.3 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.55 | 2.51 | 3.34 | 5.7 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.41 | 2.08 | 4.06 | 5.15 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.46 | 2.61 | 3.68 | 7.29 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.15 | 4.03 | 4.87 | 8.1 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.38 | 4.66 | 4.61 | 8.85 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.39 | 6.37 | 4.6 | 9.72 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.9 | 9.09 | 5.18 | 9.54 |
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