- Est. Median Value
- $478K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 92%
- Current Weather
- 9.9°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Milford Sound
Is Milford Sound a good place to live?
Milford Sound is home to roughly 522 people across 0.4 km². 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 9.9°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
- Community49
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Milford Sound?
- Children living in Milford Sound are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Milford Sound?
- 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 Milford Sound?
- The postcode for Milford Sound is 9679.
- What is the population of Milford Sound?
- Milford Sound has 522 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Milford Sound?
- The estimated median property value in Milford Sound is $478K. Median weekly rent is $400/week.
- Where is Milford Sound?
- Milford Sound is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Milford Sound a good place to live?
- Milford Sound scores 54/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
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: 9.9°C, overcast 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 |
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