- Est. Median Value
- $668K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 18%
- Current Weather
- 8.2°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Hindon
Hindon is a Taieri uplands locality in the gorge country between Dunedin and Middlemarch, where State Highway 87 and the Taieri River run parallel through the increasingly dramatic hill country before the Strath Taieri opens above. The locality sits in the narrowing zone where the Taieri Plain gives way to the gorge landscape, with the river bends and the schist faces beginning to assert the character that becomes fully committed further upstream.
The surrounding farming country runs sheep on the tussock hills in the classic Otago uplands manner, with the Taieri River providing the fishing access that the river's middle reaches are valued for by the Dunedin-based anglers who work this section for brown trout. The gorge scenery here precedes the more dramatic upper gorge served by the Taieri Gorge Railway, which runs above on the original rail alignment.
Hindon's permanent population is the farming families on the valley runs and gorge-side properties, with Outram and the Taieri Plain communities providing the nearest services to the east and Middlemarch holding the western flank. The Taieri Gorge Railway passes through the district above on its scenic run.
Children from the Hindon area attend schools in the Taieri communities or Middlemarch, depending on location.
Is Hindon a good place to live?
Hindon is home to roughly 1,575 people across 174.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hindon scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 18% green space.
Schools: Hindon has 7 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 $668K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 8.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Hindon 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
- Schools85
- Housing Affordability56
- Green space59
- Community78
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $668K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $131K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.1%
- 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
- Where is Hindon?
- Hindon is in the Taieri gorge country, around 55 km northwest of Dunedin on State Highway 87, where the Taieri River begins its gorge landscape between the Taieri Plain and the Strath Taieri.
- What is the landscape like at Hindon?
- Hindon sits in the transitional zone between the flat Taieri Plain and the schist gorge country above, with the river bends and tussock hill farming of the Otago interior beginning to develop.
- Is fishing good near Hindon?
- The Taieri River through the Hindon area is a valued brown trout fishery, popular with Dunedin-based fly fishers for the middle river reaches.
- Does the Taieri Gorge Railway pass through Hindon?
- The Taieri Gorge Railway line passes through the gorge district above Hindon on its run between Dunedin and Middlemarch, though it does not stop at the Hindon locality.
- How do I get from Dunedin to Hindon?
- By car, around 55 minutes northwest via State Highway 87 through Outram and the Taieri uplands.
- Which schools are in zone for Hindon?
- Children living in Hindon are in zone for Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School, St Hildas Collegiate, Columba College, John McGlashan College, Liberton Christian School, Taieri College, Trinity Catholic College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Hindon?
- 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 Hindon
Schools in zone for Hindon
Children living in Hindon 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
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
Taieri College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1203 · 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 Hindon. 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.
Hindon Weather
Current conditions: 8.2°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.75 | 9.48 | 2.26 | 10.13 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.11 | 8.85 | 3.04 | 9.45 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.37 | 7.65 | 2.43 | 8.52 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.22 | 5.74 | 1.81 | 7.74 |
| 🍂 May | 11.24 | 3.9 | 1.91 | 6.38 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.47 | 1.85 | 2.02 | 5.59 |
| ❄️ Jul | 7.24 | 1.51 | 4.53 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.45 | 0.88 | 1.35 | 7.38 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.44 | 2.88 | 2.72 | 8.24 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.09 | 3.59 | 3.29 | 9.56 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.07 | 5.75 | 2.81 | 9.93 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.89 | 8.36 | 3.8 | 9.14 |
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