- Est. Median Value
- $556K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 63/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 4.4°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~62 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Mount Somers
Is Mount Somers a good place to live?
Mount Somers is home to roughly 2,307 people. 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 4.4°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
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: 4.4°C, overcast clouds
| 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 |
Mount Somers Community
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