- Est. Median Value
- $478K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 5.3°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Merino Downs
Is Merino Downs a good place to live?
Merino Downs is home to roughly 67 people across 28.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Merino Downs scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 1% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $478K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Merino Downs 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
- Amenities22
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability79
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $478K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $93K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.5%
- 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
- What is the postcode for Merino Downs?
- The postcode for Merino Downs is 9775.
- How much do houses cost in Merino Downs?
- The estimated median property value in Merino Downs is $478K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Merino Downs?
- Merino Downs is in Clutha, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Merino Downs a good place to live?
- Merino Downs scores 52/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Merino Downs Weather
Current conditions: 5.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.48 | 10.3 | 2.79 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.16 | 9.74 | 3.41 | 9.65 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.4 | 8.06 | 4.15 | 8.28 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.9 | 7.01 | 2.91 | 6.39 |
| 🍂 May | 11.48 | 4.81 | 3.32 | 5.29 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.27 | 1.9 | 2.79 | 5.77 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.88 | 2.17 | 3.64 | 5.7 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.42 | 2.1 | 2.95 | 6.86 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.64 | 4.45 | 5.65 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.02 | 5.18 | 4.43 | 8.29 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.68 | 6.33 | 3.19 | 9.57 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.78 | 9.33 | 3.73 | 10.04 |
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