- Est. Median Value
- $831K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 91/100
- Green Space
- 37%
- Current Weather
- -1.5°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~34 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Manorburn
Manorburn is a locality on the upper Manorburn Creek in the hill country between Alexandra and the Maniototo, where the valley opens into a small basin before climbing to the Raggedy Range. The Manorburn Reservoir, built in the early 20th century to supply irrigation to the Alexandra basin's orchards below, sits in the upper valley and is the locality's most significant infrastructure, releasing the water that makes the Manuherikia Valley's fruit industry possible at its current scale.
The reservoir and its surrounding conservation land form a recreational asset that the locality shares with Alexandra: fishing, walking and the high-country landscape at a short distance from the town, with the Manorburn Ecological Reserve protecting the tussock grassland around the dam that the irrigation era preserved by keeping it out of production. The reserve holds some of Central Otago's best-maintained native tussock communities.
The permanent population is the farming and station families on the surrounding runs, with Alexandra's services 20 minutes south. The landscape here transitions from the Clutha basin's lower country to the open plateau character of the Maniototo fringe, with the views from the upper ground covering both landscapes.
Children from the Manorburn area attend Alexandra's schools.
Is Manorburn a good place to live?
Manorburn is home to roughly 1,278 people across 312.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Manorburn scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 91/100 and 37% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $831K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is -1.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Manorburn 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
- Safety91
- Amenities22
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability45
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $831K
- 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 Manorburn?
- Manorburn is in the hill country above Alexandra in Central Otago, in the upper Manorburn Creek valley below the Raggedy Range, around 20 km northeast of Alexandra.
- What is the Manorburn Reservoir?
- The Manorburn Reservoir in the upper valley was built to supply irrigation water to the Alexandra basin's orchards, still operating as part of the Central Otago irrigation network.
- What is the Manorburn Ecological Reserve?
- The Manorburn Ecological Reserve around the dam area protects native tussock grassland communities, among the best-preserved tussock ecosystems in the Central Otago hill country.
- Can you fish at Manorburn?
- Yes. The Manorburn Reservoir and creek are accessible for trout fishing, popular with Alexandra-based anglers for brown trout in the upper valley.
- How do I get from Alexandra to Manorburn?
- By car via the Manorburn Road heading northeast from Alexandra, around 20 minutes to the reservoir area.
- What is the postcode for Manorburn?
- The postcode for Manorburn is 9387.
- What is the population of Manorburn?
- Manorburn has 1,278 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
Manorburn Weather
Current conditions: -1.5°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.47 | 8.57 | 2.01 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.35 | 7.72 | 2.43 | 11.35 |
| 🍂 Mar | 14.31 | 5.12 | 2.67 | 9.09 |
| 🍂 Apr | 12.09 | 4.29 | 1.64 | 7.65 |
| 🍂 May | 7.64 | 1.46 | 1.69 | 5.74 |
| ❄️ Jun | 5.39 | 0.52 | 1.33 | 5.47 |
| ❄️ Jul | 4.44 | -0.78 | 1.9 | 5.58 |
| ❄️ Aug | 5.97 | -0.84 | 1.27 | 7.59 |
| 🌸 Sep | 8.86 | 0.69 | 3.43 | 8.69 |
| 🌸 Oct | 11.2 | 2.21 | 2.85 | 9.99 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.08 | 4.21 | 2.05 | 11.15 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.06 | 7.91 | 3.46 | 11.35 |
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