- Est. Median Value
- $556K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 63/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 2.3°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~62 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Mount Somers
Is Mount Somers a good place to live?
Mount Somers is home to roughly 381 people across 153.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mount Somers scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 63/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Mount Somers has 6 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 $556K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Mount Somers has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mount Somers 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
- Safety63
- Amenities16
- Schools86
- Housing Affordability67
- Green space32
- Community44
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $556K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $94K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.2%
- 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 Mount Somers?
- Children living in Mount Somers are in zone for Villa Maria College, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Mt Somers Springburn School, Mount Hutt College, Craighead Diocesan School, Ashburton Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Mount Somers?
- 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 Mount Somers?
- The postcode for Mount Somers is 7778.
- What is the population of Mount Somers?
- Mount Somers has 381 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Mount Somers?
- The estimated median property value in Mount Somers is $556K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Mount Somers?
- Mount Somers is in Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Mount Somers a good place to live?
- Mount Somers scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Mount Somers
Schools in zone for Mount Somers
Children living in Mount Somers have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Mt Somers Springburn School
Full Primary · roll 79 · decile 9
Mount Hutt College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 571 · decile 9
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Ashburton Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 262 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Mount Somers. 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.
Explore Mount Somers
Things to do(5)
Caves Stream Siphon
Rabbit Board
Water caves
River Intake
South Ashburton Check Gate
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Mount Somers
Places to eat & drink(2)
Stronechrubie Country Restaurant and Chalets
Stronechrubie Country Restaurant & Chalets
Tradies & Services in Mount Somers
Tradies & services(1)
Ag Tech Services, Mount Somers
Stay in Mount Somers
Places to stay(1)
Bowyers Stream
Mount Somers Weather
Current conditions: 2.3°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.99 | 10.85 | 4.02 | 10.97 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.12 | 10.52 | 3.17 | 9.82 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.76 | 8.14 | 3.94 | 8.81 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.74 | 6.8 | 4.54 | 7.54 |
| 🍂 May | 12.42 | 4.57 | 2.93 | 6.1 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.08 | 2.78 | 2.74 | 5.81 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.62 | 1.85 | 4.29 | 6.67 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.79 | 1.13 | 3.09 | 8.1 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.62 | 3.87 | 3.87 | 8.82 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.05 | 5.14 | 5.69 | 9.49 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.57 | 7.15 | 3.69 | 10.37 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.42 | 9.92 | 4.25 | 10.34 |
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