- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $240/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 7%
- Current Weather
- 9.7°C
- Median Age
- 57 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Lower Portobello
Is Lower Portobello a good place to live?
Lower Portobello is home to roughly 870 people across 5.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lower Portobello scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 7% green space.
Schools: Lower Portobello has 11 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 $569K, and weekly rent typically sits around $240.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lower Portobello 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
- Amenities10
- Schools84
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space22
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $240/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.1%
- 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 Lower Portobello?
- Children living in Lower Portobello are in zone for Dunedin Rudolf Steiner 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 Lower Portobello?
- 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 Lower Portobello?
- The postcode for Lower Portobello is 9077.
- What is the population of Lower Portobello?
- Lower Portobello has 870 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Lower Portobello?
- The estimated median property value in Lower Portobello is $569K. Median weekly rent is $240/week.
- Where is Lower Portobello?
- Lower Portobello is in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Lower Portobello a good place to live?
- Lower Portobello scores 55/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Lower Portobello
Schools in zone for Lower Portobello
Children living in Lower Portobello 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
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 Lower Portobello. 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 Lower Portobello that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Portobello School
Full Primary · roll 56 · decile 8 · 1.6 km away
Broad Bay School
Full Primary · roll 13 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
Port Chalmers School
Full Primary · roll 79 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Tradies & Services in Lower Portobello
Tradies & services(1)
Dave Murphy Fencing
Lower Portobello Weather
Current conditions: 9.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.3 | 11.76 | 2.05 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.36 | 11.2 | 2.03 | 10.08 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.89 | 9.38 | 3.1 | 8.53 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.36 | 8.03 | 1.9 | 7.33 |
| 🍂 May | 11.88 | 5.94 | 1.71 | 5.78 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.08 | 5.42 | 2.27 | 5.3 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.58 | 4.99 | 2.95 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.59 | 3.62 | 1.3 | 7.35 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.68 | 5.56 | 3.11 | 8.28 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.6 | 6.4 | 3.93 | 9.31 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.06 | 7.57 | 2.73 | 10.15 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.41 | 10.41 | 3.88 | 9.13 |
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