- Est. Median Value
- $1.86M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $700/wk
- Safety Score
- 94/100
- Green Space
- 14%
- Current Weather
- 1.3°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~31 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Lower Shotover
Is Lower Shotover a good place to live?
Lower Shotover is home to roughly 3,837 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lower Shotover scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 94/100 and 14% green space.
Schools: Lower Shotover has 6 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 $1.86M, and weekly rent typically sits around $700.
Lifestyle: Lower Shotover has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 1.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lower Shotover 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
- Amenities70
- Schools91
- Housing Affordability20
- Green space47
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.86M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $700/wk
- Median HH Income
- $141K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +75.4%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Lower Shotover
Schools in zone for Lower Shotover
Children living in Lower Shotover have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
Full Primary · roll 126 · decile 5
Shotover Primary School
Full Primary · roll 559 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lower Shotover. 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 Shotover that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Liger Leadership Academy
Composite · roll 35 · 1.9 km away
Wakatipu High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1540 · decile 10 · 2.6 km away
Kingsview School
Full Primary · roll 75 · decile 10 · 3.2 km away
Remarkables Primary School
Full Primary · roll 409 · decile 10 · 3.2 km away
Explore Lower Shotover
Things to do(1)
Considered Coaching
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.
Eat & Drink in Lower Shotover
Places to eat & drink(4)
SHOTZ CAFE
Paulies Shotover Country
Mama Mia Kitchen - 皇后镇蛋糕
Seven Sweet Sins
Tradies & Services in Lower Shotover
Tradies & services(13)
Grout Perfect New Zealand
Ironwood Construction Ltd
Little Dog Decorating
Mr Chimney
Platinum Finish Concrete Worx
Select Electrical Installations
Shotover Country & Lake Hayes Before School Care
Shotover Mowing & Landscaping
Southern Alps Plumbing
SparClean Solutions
SqueakyKleen
The Wright Build
Wakatipu Garden Care
Shops in Lower Shotover
Shops(3)
.R jewellery
Fixation Builders
HARO Flooring Queenstown Showroom
Beauty & Fitness in Lower Shotover
Beauty & fitness(7)
AK STUDIO - Nails & Beauty Queenstown
Auburn and Ash Queenstown Hairdressing
Beauty By Dee
Considered Coaching
Hicks Beauty Cottage
lashqueen
Una by Renata - Brazilian Beauty
Professional Services in Lower Shotover
Professional services(8)
Chris Youell Photography
Elite Safety
Isabella Rubie photography
Lullaby Grace Photography
Number up
Panda Bay Films Wedding Photography and Videography
SEO Pros NZ
Steve Couper Photography
Stay in Lower Shotover
Places to stay(3)
Manata Lodge
Twin Rivers Spa Retreat
Shotover Gold Apartment
Lower Shotover Weather
Current conditions: 1.3°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.21 | 13.07 | 3.26 | 11.63 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.2 | 11.71 | 3.66 | 11.07 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.75 | 8.87 | 4.49 | 9.35 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.45 | 8.12 | 4.36 | 7.77 |
| 🍂 May | 11.45 | 5.67 | 3.4 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Jun | 7.48 | 2.9 | 2.66 | 4.99 |
| ❄️ Jul | 7.13 | 1.7 | 3.56 | 4.99 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.22 | 1.69 | 3.24 | 6.88 |
| 🌸 Sep | 10.81 | 3.35 | 10.79 | 7.22 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.65 | 4.69 | 6.35 | 8.9 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.09 | 7.14 | 2.9 | 11.16 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.69 | 11.28 | 3.45 | 11.81 |
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