- Est. Median Value
- $819K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 24%
- Current Weather
- 5.2ยฐC
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Roslyn
Roslyn is a residential and retail hill suburb 2.5 km northwest of central Dunedin, on a ridge 150 metres above the city. The view from Highgate is one of the better ones in the city, and the suburb has the kind of older bones (Victorian and Edwardian villas, a heritage shopping village, schools that go back to the 1860s) that comes from being its own borough between 1877 and 1912.
Roslyn was the destination of Dunedin's first cable car, which opened on 6 February 1881: the first Hallidie-type cable car line outside the United States, and only the second cable car system anywhere after San Francisco. The line ran up Rattray Street and operated until October 1951. The Stuart Street line, opened in 1900, was the second route up to Roslyn. Both have been replaced by buses, but the routes are still visible in the street layout.
Roslyn Village along Highgate is the local commercial heart: Fresh Choice supermarket, the Roslyn Pharmacy, cafรฉs, a steady run of restaurants and the Roslyn Health Centre. Columba College (girls') is at the suburb's edge. Named after Roslin in Scotland, like most of Dunedin's older place names.
Is Roslyn a good place to live?
Roslyn is home to roughly 2,994 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Roslyn scores 65 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 24% green space.
Schools: Roslyn has 45 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 $819K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Roslyn has cafรฉs, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.2ยฐC. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Roslyn is right for you depends on what youโre 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
- Safety88
- Amenities74
- Schools88
- Housing Affordability46
- Green space78
- Community33
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $819K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $101K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.8%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
โ 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
- Where is Roslyn in Dunedin?
- Roslyn is a hill suburb 2.5 km northwest of central Dunedin, on a ridge 150 metres above the city. It's connected to the CBD via Stuart Street and City Road, bordered by Maori Hill, Mornington, Belleknowes and Kaikorai.
- Did Roslyn have a cable car?
- Yes. The Roslyn cable car ran from 1881 to 1951, the first Hallidie-type cable car line outside the United States. It ran up Rattray Street through the Town Belt to Roslyn. A second line up Stuart Street operated from 1900 to 1947.
- What is Roslyn Village?
- Roslyn Village is the suburb's central shopping area along Highgate, with Fresh Choice supermarket, cafรฉs, restaurants, the Roslyn Pharmacy, the Roslyn Health Centre and various local shops. It's one of Dunedin's main suburban retail hubs.
- Was Roslyn a separate town?
- Yes. Roslyn was its own borough from 1877 to 1912, with its own mayor and council, before merging with Dunedin City. It had 14 mayors during that period.
- What schools are in Roslyn?
- Columba College (a private and integrated girls' school, years 1 to 13) is at Roslyn's border with Maori Hill. Kaikorai School (state co-ed primary) is in the suburb, off Wright Street. Other schools are nearby in Maori Hill, Mornington and central Dunedin.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Roslyn
Schools in zone for Roslyn
Children living in Roslyn have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Full Primary ยท roll 77 ยท decile 9
Balmacewen Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 473 ยท decile 8
Kaikorai School
Contributing ยท roll 304 ยท decile 9
Logan Park High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 839 ยท decile 7
Otago Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 725 ยท decile 8
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 463 ยท decile 10
Columba College
Composite ยท roll 609
John McGlashan College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 527
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary ยท roll 133 ยท decile 7
Trinity Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 872
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Roslyn. 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 โ confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Roslyn that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Otago Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 870 ยท decile 9 ยท 0.5 km away
Arthur Street School
Full Primary ยท roll 193 ยท decile 7 ยท 0.6 km away
London House Learning Centre
Activity Centre ยท decile 9 ยท 0.6 km away
St Joseph's Cathedral School
Contributing ยท roll 145 ยท decile 8 ยท 0.9 km away
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Contributing ยท roll 59 ยท decile 6 ยท 1.1 km away
Mฤori Hill School
Contributing ยท roll 227 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.5 km away
Wakari School
Contributing ยท roll 290 ยท decile 7 ยท 1.6 km away
Bradford School
Contributing ยท roll 93 ยท decile 5 ยท 1.9 km away
Mornington School
Contributing ยท roll 234 ยท decile 7 ยท 1.9 km away
George Street Normal School
Contributing ยท roll 375 ยท 2.1 km away
Kaikorai Valley College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 434 ยท 2.3 km away
Brockville School
Full Primary ยท roll 133 ยท decile 2 ยท 2.3 km away
Halfway Bush School
Contributing ยท roll 35 ยท decile 3 ยท 2.3 km away
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Contributing ยท roll 95 ยท decile 9 ยท 2.5 km away
Balaclava School
Contributing ยท roll 241 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.8 km away
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
Contributing ยท roll 57 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.9 km away
Carisbrook School
Full Primary ยท roll 324 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.0 km away
Dunedin North Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 277 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.0 km away
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Contributing ยท roll 48 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.3 km away
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Specialist School ยท roll 76 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.4 km away
Bathgate Park School
Full Primary ยท roll 118 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.5 km away
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Contributing ยท roll 179 ยท decile 6 ยท 3.5 km away
Grants Braes School
Contributing ยท roll 198 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.7 km away
ลpoho School
Contributing ยท roll 118 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.7 km away
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 891 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.8 km away
North East Valley Normal School
Contributing ยท roll 182 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.8 km away
Bayfield High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 533 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.9 km away
Queen's High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 599 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.9 km away
Musselburgh School
Contributing ยท roll 127 ยท decile 5 ยท 4.3 km away
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Contributing ยท roll 71 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.4 km away
St Clair School
Contributing ยท roll 343 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.4 km away
Andersons Bay School
Contributing ยท roll 299 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.5 km away
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 496 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.5 km away
Concord School
Contributing ยท roll 60 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.7 km away
Tainui School
Contributing ยท roll 256 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.7 km away
Explore Roslyn
Things to do(12)
Hydroslide
Jacuzzi
Wave pool
Falcon Street Playground
Roberts Park
KG Fitness
Zumba Fitness with Alanna
Littlebourne Ground
Catlin Forest Park, Oamaru, Dunedin
Brighton Rugby Club - Juniors
Diving Otakou
Neptune Swim Club
Parks & green spaces(4)
Falcon Street Playground
Roberts Park
Littlebourne Ground
Catlin Forest Park, Oamaru, Dunedin
Healthcare(2)
Roslyn Care Chemist
Acme Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs Clinic ( Acme Acu)
Eat & Drink in Roslyn
Places to eat & drink(9)
Zaika
Kamome Japanese Cafe and Bar
Luna Bar and Restaurant
Rhubarb
Coffee Culture
Coffee Culture Roslyn
Roslyn Bread Technology
Hilltop Kitchen-Roslyn -Bake Tin
Mamma Mia Pizza & Roslyn bakery
Tradies & Services in Roslyn
Tradies & services(4)
Custom Home Products
Kelly Club Kaikorai
M3 Concrete and Pumping
Otago Child Care Centre
Shops in Roslyn
Shops(4)
Favourite Interiors
FreshChoice Roslyn
Mexi-Foods N.Z. Ltd
New World
Beauty & Fitness in Roslyn
Beauty & fitness(8)
Brighton Rugby Club - Juniors
Diving Otakou
Fresh Prince Barbers
KG Fitness
Neptune Swim Club
Nut Hairdressers
Shine Bright Beauty
Zumba Fitness with Alanna
Stay in Roslyn
Places to stay(3)
Pacific Park
Roslyn Apartments
Hooper's Lodge
Roslyn Weather
Current conditions: 5.2ยฐC, clear sky
| Month | High (ยฐC) | Low (ยฐC) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Jan | 19.03 | 11.29 | 61.53 | 10.55 |
| โ๏ธ Feb | 18.54 | 10.72 | 90.53 | 9.75 |
| ๐ Mar | 17.01 | 9.62 | 80.67 | 8.75 |
| ๐ Apr | 15.3 | 7.76 | 64.7 | 7.83 |
| ๐ May | 12.95 | 6.02 | 65.37 | 6.43 |
| โ๏ธ Jun | 10.43 | 4.24 | 64.57 | 5.71 |
| โ๏ธ Jul | 9.45 | 4.23 | 139.6 | 5.5 |
| โ๏ธ Aug | 11.32 | 3.26 | 46.67 | 7.33 |
| ๐ธ Sep | 12.78 | 4.93 | 72.8 | 8.35 |
| ๐ธ Oct | 14.16 | 5.6 | 127.4 | 9.67 |
| ๐ธ Nov | 15.38 | 7.56 | 80.77 | 10.4 |
| โ๏ธ Dec | 17.17 | 10.17 | 98.3 | 9.44 |
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