- Est. Median Value
- $1.85M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $495/wk
- Safety Score
- 94/100
- Green Space
- 4%
- Current Weather
- 2.0°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~31 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Lowburn
Lowburn sits on the eastern shore of Lake Dunstan, around 10 km north of Cromwell, where the lake backs up into the lower Clutha Valley and the holiday-bach culture that Lake Dunstan quietly grew after 1993 has concentrated itself into one of Central Otago's more unexpected lakeside communities. Around 400 permanent residents share the Lowburn area with a considerably larger seasonal population whose boats outnumber their cars in summer.
The lake is the entire proposition: water skiing, fishing, swimming in water cold enough to clarify your intentions immediately, and the kind of flat-water boating that Central Otago's interior geography makes rare and therefore valuable. The Lowburn boat ramp is the community's most democratic institution, shared by the holiday-home owners and the camping ground population in the Central Otago sunshine that the basin reliably provides.
The orchard terraces above the lake carry Lowburn's agricultural identity alongside the holiday one: stone fruit and viticulture on the same benches that the Clutha worked before the dam, and the fruit stands on the highway running their seasonal operations with the constancy of a local institution.
Cromwell's schools and services handle the permanent community's needs, 10 minutes south. The lake handles the rest of the agenda.
Is Lowburn a good place to live?
Lowburn is home to roughly 3,024 people across 5.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lowburn scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 94/100 and 4% green space.
Schools: Lowburn has 3 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 $1.85M, and weekly rent typically sits around $495.
Lifestyle: Lowburn has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lowburn 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
- Safety94
- Amenities10
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability20
- Green space13
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.85M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $495/wk
- Median HH Income
- $101K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +18.0%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Lowburn?
- Lowburn is on the eastern shore of Lake Dunstan, around 10 km north of Cromwell in Central Otago, on State Highway 6 between Cromwell and Wānaka.
- What can you do at Lowburn?
- Lowburn's Lake Dunstan foreshore offers swimming, boating, water skiing, fishing and camping, with the Lowburn boat ramp the area's main access point for water activities.
- Is Lowburn worth visiting?
- Lowburn suits those after lake access, summer water sports and the Central Otago orchard-and-tussock landscape without Wānaka or Queenstown's crowds, with several campgrounds and holiday parks along the shore.
- What schools serve Lowburn?
- Lowburn children attend Cromwell Primary School, around 10 minutes south, with Cromwell College for secondary students.
- How do I get from Cromwell to Lowburn?
- By car, around 10 minutes north on State Highway 6 toward Wānaka, following the eastern shore of Lake Dunstan.
- Which schools are in zone for Lowburn?
- Children living in Lowburn are in zone for Goldfields School (Cromwell). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Lowburn?
- 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 Lowburn
Schools in zone for Lowburn
Children living in Lowburn have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Goldfields School (Cromwell)
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8
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School Zone Checker
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Lowburn that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Cromwell College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 694 · decile 8 · 4.1 km away
Cromwell Primary School
Contributing · roll 399 · decile 9 · 4.2 km away
Explore Lowburn
Things to do(1)
Kiwi Water Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Kiwi Water Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Beauty & Fitness in Lowburn
Beauty & fitness(1)
Sublime Skincare
Stay in Lowburn
Places to stay(2)
Lowburn Harbour
Cromwell Escape
Lowburn Weather
Current conditions: 2.0°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.87 | 12.53 | 2.57 | 12.03 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.72 | 11.6 | 2.12 | 11.75 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.08 | 8.73 | 3.07 | 10 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.06 | 7.51 | 3.03 | 8.2 |
| 🍂 May | 11.63 | 4.67 | 2.72 | 6.33 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.35 | 2.34 | 1.67 | 5.84 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.15 | 1.41 | 2.25 | 6.05 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.25 | 0.96 | 2.09 | 7.83 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.06 | 3.24 | 6.61 | 8.65 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.69 | 4.88 | 5.1 | 10.37 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.58 | 7.58 | 2.14 | 11.95 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.36 | 11.4 | 4.26 | 12.33 |
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