- Est. Median Value
- $789K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 96/100
- Green Space
- 67%
- Current Weather
- 9.5°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~29 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in North Taieri
North Taieri is a Dunedin city locality on the northern Taieri Plain, where the flat, drained dairy country of the plain gives way to the outer residential and rural-residential fringe north of Mosgiel. Around 1,000 people live in the North Taieri area, in the mix of lifestyle blocks, rural residential properties and farm holdings that the Taieri Plain's flat, accessible land produces when it meets the outer city boundary.
The plain at North Taieri is the Taieri's productive farmland at its most characteristically Otago: flat, fertile, wind-exposed and visually dominated by the Silver Peaks and Maungatua Range that frame the eastern and western horizons. The restored wetlands along the lower Taieri have returned significant birdlife to the area, and the royal spoonbills and other wading birds that now frequent the flats make the otherwise unexceptional drive across the plain more interesting.
North Taieri's proximity to Mosgiel and Dunedin gives the locality the urban connectivity that rural lifestyle blocks at this distance from a city typically command: the services are close, the commute is manageable, and the section sizes available here require a Dunedin mortgage rather than a Wānaka one.
North Taieri School anchors the local primary years, with Taieri College and Dunedin's secondary schools handling the older students.
Is North Taieri a good place to live?
North Taieri is home to roughly 1,575 people across 92.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, North Taieri scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 96/100 and 67% green space.
Schools: North Taieri has 9 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 $789K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: North Taieri has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether North Taieri 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
- Amenities12
- Schools86
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $789K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $131K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.1%
- 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 North Taieri?
- North Taieri is on the northern Taieri Plain in Dunedin City, north of Mosgiel, where the flat productive farmland meets the outer residential fringe.
- What is North Taieri like?
- North Taieri is a rural-residential locality on the flat Taieri Plain, with lifestyle blocks and farm properties within commuting distance of Mosgiel and Dunedin, and the plain's restored birdlife along the lower Taieri.
- What schools are in North Taieri?
- North Taieri School is the local state primary, with Taieri College in Mosgiel and Dunedin's secondary schools accessible for older students.
- What birdlife is on the Taieri Plain?
- Restored wetlands along the lower Taieri support royal spoonbills, black-fronted dotterel, bittern and other wading birds, with the plain now one of Otago's most productive birdwatching locations.
- How do I get from Dunedin to North Taieri?
- By car, around 20 to 25 minutes southwest via State Highway 1 to Mosgiel and then north onto the Taieri Plain roads.
- Which schools are in zone for North Taieri?
- Children living in North Taieri are in zone for Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School, Elmgrove School, St Hildas Collegiate, Columba College, John McGlashan College, Liberton Christian School, Taieri College, Trinity Catholic College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in North Taieri?
- 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 North Taieri
Schools in zone for North Taieri
Children living in North Taieri have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 9
Elmgrove School
Contributing · roll 291 · decile 7
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 463 · decile 10
Columba College
Composite · roll 609
John McGlashan College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 527
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 7
Taieri College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1203 · decile 7
Trinity Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 872
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in North Taieri. 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to North Taieri that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Silverstream (South) Primary School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 9 · 4.8 km away
Explore North Taieri
Things to do(2)
Silverstream Equestrian Centre
Kartsport Dunedin
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.
Tradies & Services in North Taieri
Tradies & services(2)
Total Electrical Services Otago
Young Contracting
Shops in North Taieri
Shops(1)
Red Boom Engineering
Beauty & Fitness in North Taieri
Beauty & fitness(3)
Kartsport Dunedin
Silverstream Equestrian Centre
The Beauty Container
North Taieri Weather
Current conditions: 9.5°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.64 | 11.48 | 2.34 | 10.87 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.29 | 10.71 | 2.45 | 10.4 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.47 | 8.82 | 4.18 | 8.99 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.78 | 7.52 | 1.94 | 7.56 |
| 🍂 May | 12.73 | 5.19 | 2.26 | 6.02 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.89 | 3.7 | 2.24 | 5.79 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.05 | 3.48 | 3.41 | 5.95 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.56 | 1.95 | 1.56 | 7.44 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.72 | 4.69 | 2.83 | 8.25 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.17 | 5.59 | 4.5 | 9.49 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.93 | 6.83 | 3.1 | 10.48 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.56 | 10.18 | 4.6 | 9.72 |
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