- Est. Median Value
- $584K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $390/wk
- Safety Score
- 78/100
- Green Space
- 36%
- Current Weather
- 8.6°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~47 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Halfway Bush
Halfway Bush sits on the ridge above Dunedin's western suburbs, around 6 km from the Octagon, in the transition zone between the settled inner western suburbs below and the Town Belt bush above. Around 3,000 people live on the ridge streets, in a suburb whose defining characteristic is the view: the elevated position above Glenleith and the Leith Valley delivers the Dunedin Harbour panorama from the windows that every Dunedin hill suburb trades in, with Otago Peninsula and the harbour entrance framed in the southwestern windows.
The Town Belt provides the suburb's green backdrop and its bush soundtrack, the bellbirds and tūī that the intact native bush maintains audible from the gardens that back onto the reserve. The walking tracks into the Town Belt from the suburb's upper streets connect to the city's green network in the way that Dunedin's geography enables: significant native bush within a 10-minute walk from a suburban letterbox.
The housing runs the Dunedin hill suburb pattern, weatherboard and concrete-block on steep sections with retaining walls doing the structural work, and the garages positioned wherever the gradient permitted. The architecture is honest about its relationship with the hill.
Caledonian School and other local primaries serve the area, with Otago Boys' and Girls' High the traditional secondary destinations. The city is 10 minutes down by car and considerably longer by foot going up.
Is Halfway Bush a good place to live?
Halfway Bush is home to roughly 1,857 people across 6.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Halfway Bush scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 78/100 and 36% green space.
Schools: Halfway Bush has 33 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 $584K, and weekly rent typically sits around $390.
Lifestyle: Halfway Bush has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Halfway Bush 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
- Safety78
- Amenities14
- Schools87
- Housing Affordability64
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $584K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $390/wk
- Median HH Income
- $88K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.5%
- 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
- Where is Halfway Bush?
- Halfway Bush is a western Dunedin suburb, around 6 km from the Octagon, on the ridge above Glenleith and the Leith Valley, below the Town Belt bush reserve.
- Why is it called Halfway Bush?
- The name reflects the suburb's position partway up the ridge between the city and the forested upper slopes, historically a halfway point on the route through the Town Belt from the city.
- What is the Town Belt near Halfway Bush?
- Dunedin's Town Belt reserve borders the suburb, with walking tracks through native bush connecting to the broader green network, and bellbirds and tūī audible from the upper streets.
- What are the views like from Halfway Bush?
- The ridge position delivers harbour and Otago Peninsula views from the southwestern windows, with the Leith Valley below and the Town Belt bush rising behind.
- How do I get from Dunedin to Halfway Bush?
- By car, around 10 to 15 minutes west via the Great King Street and Leith Valley Road or via Maori Road, climbing the western ridge. City buses serve the route.
- Which schools are in zone for Halfway Bush?
- Children living in Halfway Bush are in zone for Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School, Balmacewen Intermediate, St Hildas Collegiate, Columba College, John McGlashan College, Liberton Christian School, Trinity Catholic College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Halfway Bush?
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Halfway Bush
Schools in zone for Halfway Bush
Children living in Halfway Bush have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 9
Balmacewen Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 473 · decile 8
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 463 · decile 10
Columba College
Composite · roll 609
John McGlashan College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 527
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 7
Trinity Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 872
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Halfway Bush. 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 Halfway Bush that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Brockville School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 2 · 0.6 km away
Halfway Bush School
Contributing · roll 35 · decile 3 · 0.6 km away
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 59 · decile 6 · 1.4 km away
Wakari School
Contributing · roll 290 · decile 7 · 1.5 km away
Bradford School
Contributing · roll 93 · decile 5 · 1.6 km away
Kaikorai Valley College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 434 · 2.3 km away
Kaikorai School
Contributing · roll 304 · decile 9 · 2.3 km away
Mornington School
Contributing · roll 234 · decile 7 · 2.5 km away
Otago Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 870 · decile 9 · 2.8 km away
Arthur Street School
Full Primary · roll 193 · decile 7 · 2.8 km away
London House Learning Centre
Activity Centre · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
Balaclava School
Contributing · roll 241 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
Māori Hill School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 10 · 3.1 km away
St Joseph's Cathedral School
Contributing · roll 145 · decile 8 · 3.1 km away
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Contributing · roll 95 · decile 9 · 3.2 km away
Otago Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · decile 8 · 3.3 km away
George Street Normal School
Contributing · roll 375 · 3.9 km away
Carisbrook School
Full Primary · roll 324 · decile 3 · 4.1 km away
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Specialist School · roll 76 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Contributing · roll 179 · decile 6 · 4.5 km away
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 48 · decile 7 · 4.6 km away
Concord School
Contributing · roll 60 · decile 4 · 4.7 km away
Dunedin North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 277 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 57 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Bathgate Park School
Full Primary · roll 118 · decile 3 · 4.9 km away
Abbotsford School
Full Primary · roll 281 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Explore Halfway Bush
Things to do(1)
Dunedin Branch Pony Club
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(2)
Ashburn Clinic
Wakari Hospital
Eat & Drink in Halfway Bush
Places to eat & drink(1)
Haven in the Hills
Tradies & Services in Halfway Bush
Tradies & services(1)
Clean-A-Car
Shops in Halfway Bush
Shops(2)
El-Paca
Refunked Fashion
Beauty & Fitness in Halfway Bush
Beauty & fitness(1)
Dunedin Branch Pony Club
Halfway Bush Weather
Current conditions: 8.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.03 | 11.29 | 1.98 | 10.55 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.54 | 10.72 | 3.2 | 9.75 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.01 | 9.62 | 2.6 | 8.75 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.3 | 7.76 | 2.16 | 7.83 |
| 🍂 May | 12.95 | 6.02 | 2.11 | 6.43 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.43 | 4.24 | 2.15 | 5.71 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.45 | 4.23 | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.32 | 3.26 | 1.51 | 7.33 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.78 | 4.93 | 2.43 | 8.35 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.16 | 5.6 | 4.11 | 9.67 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.38 | 7.56 | 2.69 | 10.4 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.17 | 10.17 | 3.17 | 9.44 |
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