- Est. Median Value
- $781K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 93/100
- Green Space
- 12%
- Current Weather
- 9.5ยฐC
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~32 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Waverley
Is Waverley a good place to live?
Waverley is home to roughly 2,691 people across 1.0 kmยฒ. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waverley scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 93/100 and 12% green space.
Schools: Waverley has 38 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 $781K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Waverley has cafรฉs, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.5ยฐC. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waverley 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
- Safety93
- Amenities16
- Schools87
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space39
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $781K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $114K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.7%
- 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
- Which schools are in zone for Waverley?
- Children living in Waverley are in zone for Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School, Grants Braes School, St Hildas Collegiate, Tahuna Normal Intermediate, Queen's High School, Columba College, John McGlashan College, Liberton Christian School, Trinity Catholic College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Waverley?
- 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 Waverley?
- The postcode for Waverley is 9013.
- What is the population of Waverley?
- Waverley has 2,691 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Waverley?
- The estimated median property value in Waverley is $781K. Median weekly rent is $500/week.
- Where is Waverley?
- Waverley is in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Waverley a good place to live?
- Waverley scores 55/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waverley
Schools in zone for Waverley
Children living in Waverley 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
Grants Braes School
Contributing ยท roll 198 ยท decile 10
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 463 ยท decile 10
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 496 ยท decile 8
Queen's High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 599 ยท decile 5
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 Waverley. 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 Waverley that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Andersons Bay School
Contributing ยท roll 299 ยท decile 8 ยท 1.0 km away
Bayfield High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 533 ยท decile 7 ยท 1.5 km away
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Contributing ยท roll 71 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.5 km away
Tainui School
Contributing ยท roll 256 ยท decile 7 ยท 2.1 km away
Musselburgh School
Contributing ยท roll 127 ยท decile 5 ยท 2.5 km away
Logan Park High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 839 ยท decile 7 ยท 2.7 km away
Ravensbourne School
Contributing ยท roll 14 ยท decile 6 ยท 2.8 km away
Otago Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 725 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.9 km away
St Joseph's Cathedral School
Contributing ยท roll 145 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.1 km away
London House Learning Centre
Activity Centre ยท decile 9 ยท 3.3 km away
Otago Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 870 ยท decile 9 ยท 3.4 km away
Arthur Street School
Full Primary ยท roll 193 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.4 km away
George Street Normal School
Contributing ยท roll 375 ยท 3.5 km away
ลpoho School
Contributing ยท roll 118 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.6 km away
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 891 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.7 km away
Bathgate Park School
Full Primary ยท roll 118 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.7 km away
Dunedin North Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 277 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.7 km away
Sacred Heart School (Dunedin)
Contributing ยท roll 57 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.8 km away
Carisbrook School
Full Primary ยท roll 324 ยท decile 3 ยท 4.1 km away
Mฤori Hill School
Contributing ยท roll 227 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.1 km away
Kaikorai School
Contributing ยท roll 304 ยท decile 9 ยท 4.1 km away
North East Valley Normal School
Contributing ยท roll 182 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.1 km away
St Clair School
Contributing ยท roll 343 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.1 km away
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Contributing ยท roll 179 ยท decile 6 ยท 4.2 km away
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Specialist School ยท roll 76 ยท decile 5 ยท 4.3 km away
Balmacewen Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 473 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.6 km away
Mornington School
Contributing ยท roll 234 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.6 km away
Pine Hill School (Dunedin)
Contributing ยท roll 48 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.6 km away
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Contributing ยท roll 95 ยท decile 9 ยท 4.6 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling
- Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 23 September
Check your exact collection days on the Dunedin City Council website โ
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Food scraps and garden waste bin
Collected weekly on the same day as rubbish.
Collection data sourced from Dunedin City Council.
Explore Waverley
Things to do(1)
Denise Henderson Studio of Tap, Jazz and Musical Theatre
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area havenโt been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(1)
Waverley Health Centre
Eat & Drink in Waverley
Places to eat & drink(1)
Tuppence Cafe
Tradies & Services in Waverley
Tradies & services(3)
Bold Electrical Ltd
Leading Electrical Dunedin
McLeod K G
Beauty & Fitness in Waverley
Beauty & fitness(2)
Denise Henderson Studio of Tap, Jazz and Musical Theatre
Russo Professional Hairdressers
Waverley Weather
Current conditions: 9.5ยฐC, broken clouds
| Month | High (ยฐC) | Low (ยฐC) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Jan | 18.16 | 12.1 | 2.05 | 11.08 |
| โ๏ธ Feb | 18.02 | 11.49 | 2.28 | 10.3 |
| ๐ Mar | 15.74 | 9.75 | 3.25 | 8.73 |
| ๐ Apr | 14.3 | 8.58 | 1.75 | 7.46 |
| ๐ May | 11.85 | 6.64 | 1.85 | 5.89 |
| โ๏ธ Jun | 10.09 | 5.9 | 2.24 | 5.57 |
| โ๏ธ Jul | 9.6 | 5.35 | 3.26 | 5.65 |
| โ๏ธ Aug | 10.5 | 4.16 | 1.55 | 7.42 |
| ๐ธ Sep | 12.46 | 5.97 | 2.97 | 8.26 |
| ๐ธ Oct | 13.4 | 6.75 | 3.96 | 9.48 |
| ๐ธ Nov | 13.87 | 7.88 | 2.63 | 10.57 |
| โ๏ธ Dec | 16.17 | 10.57 | 3.88 | 9.54 |
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