- Est. Median Value
- $789K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 96/100
- Green Space
- 35%
- Current Weather
- 4.4°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~29 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in The Cove
Is The Cove a good place to live?
The Cove is home to roughly 2,691 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, The Cove scores 64 out of 100, with a safety score of 96/100 and 35% green space.
Schools: The Cove has 33 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 $500.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether The Cove 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
- Amenities22
- Schools87
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $789K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $114K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.7%
- 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 The Cove
Schools in zone for The Cove
Children living in The Cove 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
Grants Braes School
Contributing · roll 198 · decile 10
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 463 · decile 10
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 496 · decile 8
Queen's High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 599 · decile 5
Columba College
Composite · roll 609
John McGlashan College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 527
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary · roll 133 · 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 The Cove. 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 The Cove that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Ravensbourne School
Contributing · roll 14 · decile 6 · 1.8 km away
Andersons Bay School
Contributing · roll 299 · decile 8 · 2.0 km away
Logan Park High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 839 · decile 7 · 2.6 km away
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Contributing · roll 71 · decile 10 · 2.6 km away
Bayfield High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 533 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
Ōpoho School
Contributing · roll 118 · decile 10 · 3.2 km away
Tainui School
Contributing · roll 256 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Dunedin North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 277 · decile 8 · 3.6 km away
Musselburgh School
Contributing · roll 127 · decile 5 · 3.7 km away
North East Valley Normal School
Contributing · roll 182 · decile 7 · 3.7 km away
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 57 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
Otago Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · decile 8 · 3.8 km away
George Street Normal School
Contributing · roll 375 · 3.8 km away
Macandrew Bay School
Contributing · roll 123 · decile 9 · 4.0 km away
St Joseph's Cathedral School
Contributing · roll 145 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
London House Learning Centre
Activity Centre · decile 9 · 4.1 km away
Otago Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 870 · decile 9 · 4.2 km away
Arthur Street School
Full Primary · roll 193 · decile 7 · 4.3 km away
St Leonard's School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 9 · decile 10 · 4.3 km away
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 48 · decile 7 · 4.4 km away
Māori Hill School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Kaikorai School
Contributing · roll 304 · decile 9 · 4.8 km away
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 891 · decile 7 · 4.9 km away
Bathgate Park School
Full Primary · roll 118 · decile 3 · 4.9 km away
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The Cove Weather
Current conditions: 4.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.16 | 12.1 | 2.05 | 11.08 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.02 | 11.49 | 2.28 | 10.3 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.74 | 9.75 | 3.25 | 8.73 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.3 | 8.58 | 1.75 | 7.46 |
| 🍂 May | 11.85 | 6.64 | 1.85 | 5.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.09 | 5.9 | 2.24 | 5.57 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.6 | 5.35 | 3.26 | 5.65 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.5 | 4.16 | 1.55 | 7.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.46 | 5.97 | 2.97 | 8.26 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.4 | 6.75 | 3.96 | 9.48 |
| 🌸 Nov | 13.87 | 7.88 | 2.63 | 10.57 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.17 | 10.57 | 3.88 | 9.54 |
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