- Est. Median Value
- $639K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $387/wk
- Safety Score
- 93/100
- Green Space
- 21%
- Current Weather
- 4.4°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~32 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Portobello
Is Portobello a good place to live?
Portobello is home to roughly 1,200 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Portobello scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 93/100 and 21% green space.
Schools: Portobello has 7 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 $639K, and weekly rent typically sits around $387.
Lifestyle: Portobello has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Portobello 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
- Safety93
- Amenities24
- Schools82
- Housing Affordability59
- Green space69
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $639K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $387/wk
- Median HH Income
- $77K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.9%
- 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 Portobello
Schools in zone for Portobello
Children living in Portobello have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 463 · decile 10
Columba College
Composite · roll 609
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Portobello. 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 Portobello that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Portobello School
Full Primary · roll 56 · decile 8 · 0.6 km away
Broad Bay School
Full Primary · roll 13 · decile 9 · 2.2 km away
Port Chalmers School
Full Primary · roll 79 · decile 6 · 3.1 km away
Sawyers Bay School
Contributing · roll 108 · decile 6 · 4.2 km away
Explore Portobello
Things to do(3)
Latham Park
Portobello Caravan Park
Portobello Reserve
Parks & green spaces(3)
Latham Park
Portobello Caravan Park
Portobello Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Portobello
Places to eat & drink(6)
Portobello Hotel
1908
Cove Cafe Portobello
Penguin Cafe
Portobello Hotel and Bistro
Augustines of Portobello
Shops in Portobello
Shops(1)
Portobello Store
Beauty & Fitness in Portobello
Beauty & fitness(2)
Melaxin Beauty
Yophy Beauty
Stay in Portobello
Places to stay(3)
Otago Peninsula Motel
Hereweka Garden Retreat
Fat Weka Farm
Portobello Weather
Current conditions: 4.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.97 | 12.43 | 2.05 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.03 | 11.88 | 2.03 | 10.08 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.56 | 10.06 | 3.1 | 8.53 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.04 | 8.71 | 1.9 | 7.33 |
| 🍂 May | 12.55 | 6.62 | 1.71 | 5.78 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.76 | 6.1 | 2.27 | 5.3 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.26 | 5.66 | 2.95 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.26 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 7.35 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.35 | 6.23 | 3.11 | 8.28 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.27 | 7.08 | 3.93 | 9.31 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.74 | 8.25 | 2.73 | 10.15 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.08 | 11.07 | 3.88 | 9.13 |
Portobello Community
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