- Est. Median Value
- $478K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 92%
- Current Weather
- 4.5°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Milford Sound
Is Milford Sound a good place to live?
Milford Sound is home to roughly 522 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Milford Sound scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 92% green space.
Schools: Milford Sound has 1 school 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 $478K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Milford Sound has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 4.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Milford Sound 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
- Safety85
- Amenities10
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability79
- Green space100
- Community50
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $478K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $90K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +16.0%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Milford Sound
Schools in zone for Milford Sound
Children living in Milford Sound have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Milford Sound. 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.
Eat & Drink in Milford Sound
Places to eat & drink(1)
Discover Milford Sound
Stay in Milford Sound
Places to stay(1)
Mitre Peak Lodge
Milford Sound Weather
Current conditions: 4.5°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.07 | 12.67 | 325.87 | 9.95 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.25 | 12.13 | 466.13 | 9.47 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.81 | 10.56 | 442.57 | 8.32 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.12 | 8.88 | 436.63 | 6.68 |
| 🍂 May | 13.77 | 7.2 | 468.9 | 5.33 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.77 | 5.28 | 315.7 | 4.76 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.91 | 4.48 | 285.87 | 5.15 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.32 | 4.72 | 468.77 | 5.36 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.62 | 5.33 | 549.87 | 6.08 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.79 | 6.7 | 528.5 | 7.23 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16 | 8.64 | 522.6 | 8.8 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.38 | 11.63 | 480.63 | 9.07 |
Milford Sound Community
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