- Est. Median Value
- $900K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 32%
- Current Weather
- 1.2°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Kyeburn
Kyeburn is a small locality on the Kyeburn Creek where the stream drains from the Hawkdun Range onto the Maniototo plain, a farming community at the point where the high-country tussock begins to give way to the improved pasture of the broader plain. The creek's Scottish name belongs to the tradition of early Otago settlers, who brought the Scots Gaelic word for a small stream south and applied it to a waterway considerably less boggy than the Scottish originals.
The farming at Kyeburn combines the high-country merino runs on the Hawkdun faces with the lower valley's mixed sheep, beef and hay production on the creek flats. The locality sits at the productive junction between the high-country and the plains farming that the Maniototo's geography creates, and the farming families here manage the transition zone between the two economies.
The Otago Central Rail Trail passes through the Maniototo district and the Kyeburn area lies within the general orbit of the trail's Ranfurly hub. Ranfurly's full services are around 20 minutes south on the Maniototo road, and Naseby, the district's other significant centre, is accessible over the range to the northwest.
Kyeburn School is the local primary option; the secondary run goes to Ranfurly College.
Is Kyeburn a good place to live?
Kyeburn is home to roughly 993 people across 227.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kyeburn scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 32% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $900K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Kyeburn has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 1.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kyeburn 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 Affordability42
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $900K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.6%
- 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 Kyeburn?
- Kyeburn is in the Maniototo, Central Otago, on the Kyeburn Creek where it drains from the Hawkdun Range onto the Maniototo plain, around 20 km north of Ranfurly.
- What is Kyeburn like?
- Kyeburn is a small farming locality at the junction of high-country merino farming and the improved Maniototo plains, with the creek valley providing a transition zone between the two farming economies.
- What schools serve Kyeburn?
- Kyeburn School is the local state primary, with Ranfurly College handling the secondary years for students from the valley.
- What is near Kyeburn?
- Kyeburn Diggings' heritage goldfields are upstream, Ranfurly is the service centre 20 minutes south, and the Danseys Pass road connects the valley to the Waitaki at Duntroon.
- How do I get from Ranfurly to Kyeburn?
- By car, around 20 minutes north on the Kyeburn Road from Ranfurly across the Maniototo.
- What is the postcode for Kyeburn?
- The postcode for Kyeburn is 9397.
- What is the population of Kyeburn?
- Kyeburn has 993 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
Explore Kyeburn
Things to do(2)
Disused gold workings
Terra Cotta Cliffs
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Kyeburn Weather
Current conditions: 1.2°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.49 | 10.09 | 1.72 | 11.64 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.32 | 9.04 | 2.63 | 10.47 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.13 | 7.74 | 2.28 | 9.54 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.21 | 5.7 | 1.64 | 8.25 |
| 🍂 May | 10.24 | 3.54 | 1.65 | 6.7 |
| ❄️ Jun | 7.15 | 1.41 | 1.57 | 5.51 |
| ❄️ Jul | 5.5 | 0.24 | 3.51 | 5.63 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.02 | 0.76 | 1.41 | 7.83 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.1 | 2.27 | 2.65 | 8.88 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.06 | 3.57 | 3.37 | 10.32 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16 | 6.12 | 2.23 | 10.99 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.54 | 8.94 | 3.35 | 11.24 |
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