- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 68%
- Current Weather
- 4.9°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in West Dome
Is West Dome a good place to live?
West Dome is home to roughly 1,233 people across 208.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, West Dome scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 68% green space.
Schools: West Dome has 1 school 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 $505K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether West Dome 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
- Safety85
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability74
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $505K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.0%
- 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 West Dome?
- Children living in West Dome are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in West Dome?
- 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 West Dome?
- The postcode for West Dome is 9793.
- What is the population of West Dome?
- West Dome has 1,233 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in West Dome?
- The estimated median property value in West Dome is $505K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is West Dome?
- West Dome is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is West Dome a good place to live?
- West Dome scores 53/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in West Dome
Schools in zone for West Dome
Children living in West Dome have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in West Dome. 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.
West Dome Weather
Current conditions: 4.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.2 | 9.28 | 3.54 | 10.55 |
| ☀️ Feb | 16.6 | 8.54 | 4.99 | 10.25 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.08 | 7.48 | 4.06 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 13.35 | 6.17 | 4.14 | 7.68 |
| 🍂 May | 10.1 | 4.37 | 3.87 | 5.69 |
| ❄️ Jun | 7.79 | 2.09 | 3.18 | 5.65 |
| ❄️ Jul | 6.51 | 1.29 | 3.67 | 5.13 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.34 | 2.05 | 4 | 7.34 |
| 🌸 Sep | 9.9 | 3.06 | 5.86 | 7.88 |
| 🌸 Oct | 11.38 | 3.61 | 5.08 | 9.09 |
| 🌸 Nov | 13.97 | 5.43 | 4.78 | 10.03 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.48 | 8.1 | 4.85 | 10.38 |
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