- Est. Median Value
- $668K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 78%
- Current Weather
- 5.7°C
- Median Age
- 56 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Mount Allan
Mount Allan is a farming locality in the coastal Otago hill country above the Waikouaiti coast, where the rounded pastoral hills carry the sheep and cattle farms that the coastal Otago interior has supported since the 1850s. The hill that gives the locality its name is one of the unnamed summits of the coastal ranges that run parallel to the Pacific between Dunedin and Palmerston, and the name itself belongs to an early runholder who established the property in the pastoral era.
The hill country around Mount Allan has the characteristic Otago coastal landscape: tussock and improved pasture on the rounded faces, the native bush fragments in the gullies and the creek lines, and the coastal views from the higher ground that make the position worth the hill road climb. The nearby Waikouaiti River system provides fishing access for those who know where the valley roads lead.
The permanent population is the farming families on the surrounding stations and properties, with Waikouaiti's coastal services providing the nearest town amenities and the school connection. The locality sits in the buffer zone between the highway's coastal settlements and the inland farming country, accessible from either direction without being particularly central to either.
Waikouaiti School serves the local children; secondary schooling requires the Dunedin or Palmerston run.
Is Mount Allan a good place to live?
Mount Allan is home to roughly 3,123 people across 106.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mount Allan scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 78% green space.
Schools: Mount Allan has 8 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 $668K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 5.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mount Allan 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
- Schools86
- Housing Affordability56
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $668K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $70K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +13.8%
- 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 Mount Allan?
- Mount Allan is in the coastal Otago hill country above the Waikouaiti area, in the pastoral hills between the SH1 coastal route and the Taieri uplands.
- What is Mount Allan like?
- Mount Allan is a pastoral hill farming locality with the typical coastal Otago character: rounded hill country, tussock and improved pasture, coastal views and the farming community infrastructure of the surrounding district.
- What schools serve Mount Allan?
- Children from Mount Allan attend Waikouaiti School, with secondary students travelling to Dunedin or Palmerston.
- What is near Mount Allan?
- Waikouaiti's coastal amenities are the nearest services, around 10 to 15 minutes from the hill country, with Karitane's beach also accessible.
- How do I get from Waikouaiti to Mount Allan?
- By car via the hill roads heading inland from Waikouaiti, around 10 to 15 minutes into the coastal hill country.
- Which schools are in zone for Mount Allan?
- Children living in Mount Allan are in zone for Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School, Elmgrove School, St Hildas Collegiate, Columba College, John McGlashan College, Liberton Christian School, Taieri College, Trinity Catholic College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Mount Allan?
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Mount Allan
Schools in zone for Mount Allan
Children living in Mount Allan have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 9
Elmgrove School
Contributing · roll 291 · decile 7
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 463 · decile 10
Columba College
Composite · roll 609
John McGlashan College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 527
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 7
Taieri College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1203 · decile 7
Trinity Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 872
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Mount Allan. 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.
Mount Allan Weather
Current conditions: 5.7°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.97 | 9.52 | 2.37 | 10.25 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.68 | 8.89 | 2.29 | 10.17 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.88 | 6.9 | 3.11 | 8.71 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.04 | 5.74 | 1.81 | 7.45 |
| 🍂 May | 10.55 | 3.48 | 2.06 | 6.06 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.53 | 2.08 | 2.03 | 5.53 |
| ❄️ Jul | 7.54 | 1.51 | 3.19 | 5.97 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.15 | 0.32 | 1.42 | 7.5 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.56 | 2.94 | 3.16 | 8.19 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.25 | 3.72 | 3.63 | 9.43 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.65 | 5.08 | 2.94 | 10.07 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.16 | 8.26 | 4.17 | 9.41 |
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