- Est. Median Value
- $550K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 26%
- Current Weather
- 2.5°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Mount Trotter
Mount Trotter is a locality in the coastal ranges above Palmerston and the Waikouaiti coast, taking its name from the hill that rises above the surrounding farmland in the rounded Otago coastal hill country. The Trotters Gorge Scenic Reserve on the hill's eastern flank is the locality's natural centrepiece, a limestone gorge with native bush, walking tracks and the geological character that limestone imposes on a landscape predominantly composed of greywacke and tussock.
The reserve's bush walking and picnic area is within easy distance of Palmerston, making it a popular local recreation destination for the Waitaki and coastal Otago communities who use it for the shade and the geology that the hill country's farms don't otherwise provide. The limestone formations and native bush recovering in the gorge make it worth the short drive from the highway.
The surrounding farmland is the pastoral Otago coastal hills at their most typical: sheep on the rounded faces, the occasional creek running to the coast, and the views from the higher ground taking in both the inland ranges and the Pacific coastline that the locality's elevation provides.
Palmerston's schools and services serve the locality, a short drive north on the highway.
Is Mount Trotter a good place to live?
Mount Trotter is home to roughly 1,056 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mount Trotter scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 26% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $550K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mount Trotter 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
- Safety82
- Amenities22
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability68
- Green space85
- Community67
- Transport19
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $550K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $61K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.4%
- 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 Trotter?
- Mount Trotter is in the coastal hill country above Palmerston in Otago, where the Trotters Gorge Scenic Reserve occupies the limestone gorge on the hill's eastern side.
- What is Trotters Gorge?
- Trotters Gorge Scenic Reserve near Palmerston is a limestone gorge with native bush, walking tracks and picnic areas, one of the coastal Otago hill country's most accessible natural reserves.
- What is the landscape like at Mount Trotter?
- Mount Trotter is in the rounded pastoral hills of coastal Otago, with limestone geology supporting the gorge's native bush against the broader greywacke and tussock hill farmland.
- How do you walk in Trotters Gorge?
- Trotters Gorge has short walking tracks through the limestone formations and bush, suitable for families, accessed from the reserve entrance a short distance from Palmerston's main street.
- How do I get from Palmerston to Trotters Gorge?
- By car, around 5 to 10 minutes from Palmerston via the gorge road from the town, signed from State Highway 1.
- What is the population of Mount Trotter?
- Mount Trotter has 1,056 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Mount Trotter?
- The estimated median property value in Mount Trotter is $550K. Median weekly rent is $250/week.
Mount Trotter Weather
Current conditions: 2.5°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.45 | 9.71 | 1.64 | 10.02 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.41 | 9.32 | 1.58 | 10.6 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.71 | 7.22 | 3.22 | 9.38 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.62 | 5.89 | 1.77 | 7.49 |
| 🍂 May | 11.22 | 3.24 | 1.74 | 6.22 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.02 | 1.61 | 2.08 | 5.35 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.05 | 1.25 | 2.73 | 6.3 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.9 | 0.4 | 1.03 | 7.91 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.62 | 3.05 | 2.69 | 8.56 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.1 | 4.11 | 3.94 | 9.86 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.15 | 5.64 | 3.02 | 10.35 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.87 | 8.67 | 4.07 | 9.7 |
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