- Est. Median Value
- $684K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $466/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 48%
- Current Weather
- 4.2°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Helensburgh
Is Helensburgh a good place to live?
Helensburgh is home to roughly 2,484 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Helensburgh scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 48% green space.
Schools: Helensburgh has 31 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 $684K, and weekly rent typically sits around $466.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Helensburgh 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
- Safety88
- Amenities10
- Schools88
- Housing Affordability55
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $684K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $466/wk
- Median HH Income
- $103K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.0%
- 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 Helensburgh
Schools in zone for Helensburgh
Children living in Helensburgh 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
Dunedin North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 277 · decile 8
George Street Normal School
Contributing · roll 375
Logan Park High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 839 · decile 7
Māori Hill School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 10
Otago Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · 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 Helensburgh. 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 Helensburgh that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wakari School
Contributing · roll 290 · decile 7 · 1.3 km away
Kaikorai School
Contributing · roll 304 · decile 9 · 1.7 km away
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 59 · decile 6 · 1.7 km away
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 48 · decile 7 · 1.9 km away
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 57 · decile 8 · 2.1 km away
Otago Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 870 · decile 9 · 2.3 km away
Halfway Bush School
Contributing · roll 35 · decile 3 · 2.3 km away
London House Learning Centre
Activity Centre · decile 9 · 2.4 km away
Arthur Street School
Full Primary · roll 193 · decile 7 · 2.5 km away
North East Valley Normal School
Contributing · roll 182 · decile 7 · 2.9 km away
St Joseph's Cathedral School
Contributing · roll 145 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
Ōpoho School
Contributing · roll 118 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
Brockville School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 2 · 3.3 km away
Bradford School
Contributing · roll 93 · decile 5 · 3.6 km away
Mornington School
Contributing · roll 234 · decile 7 · 3.9 km away
Kaikorai Valley College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 434 · 4.1 km away
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Contributing · roll 95 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
Balaclava School
Contributing · roll 241 · decile 8 · 4.8 km away
Grants Braes School
Contributing · roll 198 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Shops in Helensburgh
Shops(1)
Kids vegetable seedling and plant stands Dunedin
Professional Services in Helensburgh
Professional services(2)
Nithin Jomy - Financial Adviser - Assured Life
Sterling T. Griego
Helensburgh Weather
Current conditions: 4.2°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.4 | 11.4 | 2.03 | 10.89 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.18 | 10.73 | 2.41 | 10.33 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.66 | 8.9 | 3.45 | 8.83 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.03 | 7.69 | 1.97 | 7.52 |
| 🍂 May | 12.3 | 5.63 | 2.29 | 6 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.51 | 4.65 | 2.29 | 5.71 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.75 | 4.29 | 3.3 | 5.92 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.15 | 2.82 | 1.57 | 7.48 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.21 | 5.1 | 2.85 | 8.25 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.33 | 5.8 | 5.01 | 9.52 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.98 | 6.93 | 2.77 | 10.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.44 | 10.08 | 3.85 | 9.7 |
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