- Est. Median Value
- $938K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 31%
- Current Weather
- -1.8°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Mount Buster
Is Mount Buster a good place to live?
Mount Buster is home to roughly 993 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mount Buster scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 31% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $938K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is -1.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mount Buster 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 Affordability40
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $938K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.6%
- 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
- What is the population of Mount Buster?
- Mount Buster has 993 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Mount Buster?
- The estimated median property value in Mount Buster is $938K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Mount Buster?
- Mount Buster is in Central Otago, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Mount Buster a good place to live?
- Mount Buster scores 53/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Mount Buster Weather
Current conditions: -1.8°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 17.55 | 7.85 | 2.28 | 11.83 |
| ☀️ Feb | 16.67 | 6.61 | 2.25 | 11.63 |
| 🍂 Mar | 13.17 | 3.91 | 2.61 | 9.68 |
| 🍂 Apr | 11.43 | 3.43 | 2.1 | 8.58 |
| 🍂 May | 6.92 | 0.46 | 1.79 | 6.82 |
| ❄️ Jun | 4.71 | -0.2 | 1.37 | 5.94 |
| ❄️ Jul | 3.09 | -2.55 | 1.83 | 6.66 |
| ❄️ Aug | 4.1 | -2.64 | 1.47 | 8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 7.4 | -1.09 | 4.49 | 9.53 |
| 🌸 Oct | 10.13 | 1.06 | 3.82 | 10.47 |
| 🌸 Nov | 13.09 | 3.49 | 2.61 | 11.99 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.45 | 7.11 | 3.24 | 11.56 |
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