- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 96/100
- Green Space
- 74%
- Current Weather
- -10.5°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~29 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Mount Aspiring
Mount Aspiring is New Zealand's most elegant mountain and knows it. Rising to 3,033 metres above the Matukituki Valley in the national park that carries its name, it presents a near-perfect pyramidal face to every approach and has been described as the Matterhorn of the South Pacific by anyone who wanted to make the comparison without having climbed either. The Māori name is Tititea, meaning glistening peak, which is more honest and more accurate.
The national park surrounding the peak is 355,000 hectares of glaciers, beech forest, river valleys and high-country terrain connecting Wānaka and Queenstown's backdoor wilderness with Fiordland's edge. The Matukituki Valley road from Wānaka gives access to the Rob Roy Glacier Valley Track, one of the South Island's best half-day walks, and to the Aspiring Hut at the mountain's base for the mountaineers heading for the technical ridges above.
The locality is national park: zero permanent residents, maximum glacier. The nearest services are at Wānaka, 55 km down the Matukituki Valley, and the nearest flat white requires descending through 1,500 metres of altitude differential, which most climbers consider worth it on the way back.
Mount Aspiring National Park sits alongside Fiordland as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Is Mount Aspiring a good place to live?
Mount Aspiring is home to roughly 795 people across 123.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mount Aspiring scores 66 out of 100, with a safety score of 96/100 and 74% green space.
Schools: Mount Aspiring has 2 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 $522K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Mount Aspiring has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is -10.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mount Aspiring 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
- Safety96
- Amenities10
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability72
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $113K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +25.6%
- Data Year
- 2023
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† 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 Aspiring?
- Mount Aspiring (Tititea) is in the Queenstown Lakes district, at the head of the Matukituki Valley, around 55 km from Wānaka, the highest peak in New Zealand outside the Mount Cook region at 3,033 metres.
- Can you climb Mount Aspiring?
- Mount Aspiring is a serious mountaineering objective requiring glacier travel, technical climbing and alpine experience. The normal route takes 2-4 days from Aspiring Hut; guided trips run from Wānaka-based operators.
- What is the Rob Roy Glacier Track?
- The Rob Roy Glacier Valley Track is a 3-4 hour return walk from the Matukituki Valley road end, climbing through beech forest to views of the Rob Roy Glacier, one of the best half-day walks in the South Island.
- What is Mount Aspiring National Park?
- Mount Aspiring National Park covers 355,000 hectares of Otago and Southland, from the Matukituki Valley south to Fiordland, part of the Te Wāhipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Area.
- How do I get to Mount Aspiring from Wānaka?
- Drive the Matukituki Valley road from Wānaka to the road end at Raspberry Creek (around 55 km, partly unsealed), then walk to Aspiring Hut or the Rob Roy Track. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended.
- Which schools are in zone for Mount Aspiring?
- Children living in Mount Aspiring are in zone for Queenstown Primary School, Te Kura O Take Kārara. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Mount Aspiring?
- 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 Aspiring
Schools in zone for Mount Aspiring
Children living in Mount Aspiring have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Queenstown Primary School
Full Primary · roll 506 · decile 10
Te Kura O Take Kārara
Contributing · roll 315
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Mount Aspiring Weather
Current conditions: -10.5°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 9.56 | 0.36 | 6.33 | 10.87 |
| ☀️ Feb | 8.1 | -0.8 | 5.83 | 10.06 |
| 🍂 Mar | 4.64 | -3.96 | 6.1 | 8.85 |
| 🍂 Apr | 3.81 | -4.54 | 7.19 | 6.84 |
| 🍂 May | -0.16 | -7.04 | 7.22 | 4.85 |
| ❄️ Jun | -3.41 | -9.17 | 4.63 | 4.09 |
| ❄️ Jul | -4.67 | -11.14 | 4.87 | 4.51 |
| ❄️ Aug | -4.65 | -10.54 | 6.2 | 5.63 |
| 🌸 Sep | -3.23 | -9.4 | 15.39 | 6.33 |
| 🌸 Oct | -1.87 | -8.76 | 10.64 | 7.63 |
| 🌸 Nov | 3.29 | -5.5 | 5.71 | 10.04 |
| ☀️ Dec | 7.75 | -0.42 | 6.74 | 10.5 |
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