- Est. Median Value
- $877K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 43%
- Current Weather
- 2.7°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Idaburn
Idaburn is the locality in the Ida Valley where the burn that names both the valley and the creek has its most concentrated community presence, and where the Idaburn Dam creates the natural ice skating rink that has made the valley's name familiar to cold-winter visitors from across New Zealand. The locality sits in the broad tussock basin between the Raggedy Range and the Rock and Pillar, in the high-country farming country that the Ida Valley represents at its most characteristic.
The dam's skating rink is the area's seasonal institution: when the ice is sufficiently thick, which occurs most winters and is confirmed by the Idaburn Curling Club's assessment rather than any official measurement, the rink attracts skaters from around the South Island who find the combination of outdoor ice and Central Otago landscape more compelling than any indoor alternative. The conditions that the valley's frost hollow creates are the same conditions that make the farming seasons short and the winter heating costs significant.
Ida Valley School is the local primary, serving the valley's farming community through the primary years. The secondary run goes to Ranfurly College, around 20 minutes across the Maniototo.
Idaburn is the Ida Valley at its most concentrated: the dam, the ice, the tussock, and the frost hollow doing its regular work on the valley floor.
Is Idaburn a good place to live?
Idaburn is home to roughly 1,278 people across 118.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Idaburn scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 43% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $877K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Idaburn has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Idaburn 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
- Safety91
- Amenities10
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability43
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $877K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +14.2%
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Idaburn?
- Idaburn is in the Ida Valley, Central Otago, where the Idaburn Creek and its dam create the natural ice skating rink, between the Raggedy Range and the Rock and Pillar.
- What is the Idaburn Dam skating rink?
- The Idaburn Dam creates a natural outdoor ice skating rink in cold Central Otago winters, attracting skaters from across the South Island, assessed as skateable by the local community when conditions are right.
- When is the Idaburn skating rink open?
- The Idaburn rink is available when the ice is thick enough, typically in winter when the valley's frost hollow conditions deliver sufficient cold. Check local notices or the Idaburn Curling Club for current conditions.
- What schools are in Idaburn?
- Ida Valley School serves the local primary years, with Ranfurly College around 20 minutes away for secondary students.
- How do I get from Ranfurly to Idaburn?
- By car, around 20 minutes west on the Ida Valley Road toward the Raggedy Range.
- What is the postcode for Idaburn?
- The postcode for Idaburn is 9395.
- What is the population of Idaburn?
- Idaburn has 1,278 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
Explore Idaburn
Things to do(2)
Highest Point - Otago Central Rail Trail
45 Degree South Latitude
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
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Idaburn Weather
Current conditions: 2.7°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.24 | 8.89 | 2.33 | 12.05 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.3 | 7.78 | 2.21 | 11.78 |
| 🍂 Mar | 14.58 | 5.33 | 3.07 | 9.64 |
| 🍂 Apr | 12.54 | 4.52 | 2.22 | 8.27 |
| 🍂 May | 7.93 | 1.42 | 2.52 | 6.6 |
| ❄️ Jun | 5.98 | 0.26 | 1.61 | 6.08 |
| ❄️ Jul | 4.13 | -1.64 | 2.24 | 6.56 |
| ❄️ Aug | 5.4 | -1.57 | 1.97 | 8.23 |
| 🌸 Sep | 8.71 | 0.86 | 4.46 | 9.48 |
| 🌸 Oct | 11.16 | 2.2 | 4.09 | 10.56 |
| 🌸 Nov | 13.83 | 4.37 | 2.53 | 11.86 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.86 | 8.18 | 3.17 | 11.71 |
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