- Est. Median Value
- $906K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $520/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 14%
- Current Weather
- 8.6°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Highcliff
Is Highcliff a good place to live?
Highcliff is home to roughly 245 people across 11.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Highcliff scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 14% green space.
Schools: Highcliff has 17 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 $906K, and weekly rent typically sits around $520.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Highcliff 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
- Amenities22
- Schools84
- Housing Affordability41
- Green space47
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $906K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $520/wk
- Median HH Income
- $114K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.1%
- 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 Highcliff?
- Children living in Highcliff are in zone for Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School, Andersons Bay School, St Hildas Collegiate, Tahuna Normal Intermediate, Queen's High School, 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 Highcliff?
- 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 postcode for Highcliff?
- The postcode for Highcliff is 9013.
- What is the population of Highcliff?
- Highcliff has 245 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Highcliff?
- The estimated median property value in Highcliff is $906K. Median weekly rent is $520/week.
- Where is Highcliff?
- Highcliff is in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Highcliff a good place to live?
- Highcliff scores 52/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Highcliff
Schools in zone for Highcliff
Children living in Highcliff 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
Andersons Bay School
Contributing · roll 299 · decile 8
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 463 · decile 10
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 496 · decile 8
Queen's High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 599 · decile 5
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 Highcliff. 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 Highcliff that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Macandrew Bay School
Contributing · roll 123 · decile 9 · 2.7 km away
Ravensbourne School
Contributing · roll 14 · decile 6 · 3.2 km away
Grants Braes School
Contributing · roll 198 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Contributing · roll 71 · decile 10 · 4.0 km away
Bayfield High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 533 · decile 7 · 4.3 km away
Tainui School
Contributing · roll 256 · decile 7 · 4.4 km away
St Leonard's School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 9 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Logan Park High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 839 · decile 7 · 4.9 km away
Highcliff Weather
Current conditions: 8.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 17.79 | 11.93 | 1.97 | 10.69 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.41 | 11.42 | 2.97 | 9.74 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.05 | 10.39 | 2.44 | 8.63 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.55 | 8.65 | 1.96 | 7.72 |
| 🍂 May | 12.4 | 6.84 | 1.75 | 6.37 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.06 | 5.38 | 1.9 | 5.59 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.38 | 5.27 | 4.19 | 5.3 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.59 | 4.46 | 1.41 | 7.23 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.01 | 5.76 | 2.56 | 8.32 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.18 | 6.49 | 3.48 | 9.6 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.22 | 8.36 | 2.65 | 10.37 |
| ☀️ Dec | 15.99 | 10.67 | 3.11 | 9.38 |
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