- Est. Median Value
- $668K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 90/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 15.0°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~35 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Owhiro
Is Owhiro a good place to live?
Owhiro is home to roughly 1,575 people across 7.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Owhiro scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 90/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Owhiro 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 $668K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 15.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Owhiro 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
- Safety90
- Amenities22
- Schools88
- Housing Affordability56
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $668K
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Owhiro?
- Children living in Owhiro are in zone for Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School, East Taieri School, Outram 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 Owhiro?
- 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 Owhiro?
- The postcode for Owhiro is 9092.
- What is the population of Owhiro?
- Owhiro has 1,575 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Owhiro?
- The estimated median property value in Owhiro is $668K. Median weekly rent is $450/week.
- Where is Owhiro?
- Owhiro is in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Owhiro a good place to live?
- Owhiro scores 53/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Owhiro
Schools in zone for Owhiro
Children living in Owhiro 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
East Taieri School
Contributing · roll 309 · decile 8
Outram School
Full Primary · roll 180 · decile 9
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
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Owhiro. 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.
Owhiro Weather
Current conditions: 15.0°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.35 | 11.96 | 1.97 | 11.06 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.98 | 11.3 | 2.08 | 10.45 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.32 | 9.53 | 3.48 | 9.02 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.75 | 7.99 | 1.72 | 7.42 |
| 🍂 May | 13.02 | 5.75 | 2.15 | 5.93 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.14 | 4.15 | 2.16 | 5.9 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.49 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 5.89 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.64 | 2.7 | 1.68 | 7.39 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.83 | 5.1 | 2.74 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.92 | 6.13 | 4.75 | 9.36 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.62 | 7.64 | 2.38 | 10.51 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.09 | 10.75 | 3.67 | 9.76 |
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