Dunedin, New Zealand

Otago · New Zealand

Dunedin is a large city in Otago, New Zealand with a population of 131,800. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.5 /5.0

D Poor

131,800 Population 104/sq mi density

69 ft Elevation 21 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

34.8 in Annual Rain

Pacific / Auckland Timezone

$12,180 Median Income

Overall

1.5 / 5.0

Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$12,180 median income, 10.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$234,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population131,800

Median Age23.6 yrs

Density104/mi²

Economy

Median Income$12,180

Per Capita$12,180

Unemployment10.2%

Housing

Home Value$234,000

Rent$1,170

Ownership14.5%

Housing Units52,720

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

Rain34.8 in/yr

Sunny Days283/yr

Elevation69 ft (21 m)

Population	131,800
Population Density	104 / sq mi
Elevation	69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates	-45.8742°, 170.5036°
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland
Country	🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / Province	Otago
Average Temperature	53°F (12°C)
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation	34.8 inches (884 mm)
Annual Snowfall	1.1 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income	$12,180
Median Age	23.6 years

About Dunedin

Dunedin is a large city in New Zealand (Otago) with a population of 131,800. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Dunedin has a population of 131,800 with a density of 104 people per square mile, spread across 1,268.8 square miles. The median age is 23.6 years, 39% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

131,800

Total Population

104

People / sq mi

23.6yrs

Median Age

39% below New Zealand avg

1,268.8mi²

Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Dunedin vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Dunedin is $12,180, which is 84% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,180 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $234, 84% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 211 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.

Income: Dunedin vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$12,180
	84% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income	$12,180
Avg Weekly Wage	$234

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	10.2%
	183% above New Zealand avg

Establishments (County)	211

Business (County)

Restaurants	86
Healthcare	15
Retail	5

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dunedin is $234,000, 17% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,170 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 14.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 52,720 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 19.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$234,000
	17% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,170
	1% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	14.5%
Owner-Occupied	14.5%
Renter-Occupied	85.5%
Housing Units	52,720

Property Tax

Climate in Dunedin

Dunedin has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jan (14.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 533 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	14.4°C / 58°F	9.6° / 22°	50.8
Feb	14.4°C / 58°F	9.4° / 22.8°	42.9
Mar	13.6°C / 57°F	9° / 21.9°	37.3
Apr	12.1°C / 54°F	7.7° / 18.2°	36.9
May	10.7°C / 51°F	6.4° / 16.6°	37.0
Jun	8.9°C / 48°F	5.5° / 14°	35.7
Jul	8.3°C / 47°F	5.1° / 13.6°	61.7
Aug	8.4°C / 47°F	4° / 14.3°	30.7
Sep	9.2°C / 49°F	4.5° / 15.7°	37.2
Oct	10.1°C / 50°F	5.1° / 18°	59.3
Nov	11.9°C / 53°F	7.2° / 20.1°	47.8
Dec	13.1°C / 56°F	8.3° / 21.3°	55.8

Dunedin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below New Zealand avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	69 ft (21 m)
Area	1,268.8 sq mi (3,286.2 km²)
Population Density	104/sq mi
Coordinates	-45.8742°N, 170.5036°W
Timezone	Pacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"

8% below New Zealand avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (May) 3.39"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Jul 25, 2022.

Feb 8, 1998	42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand	M4.8	100 km
Oct 12, 2000	15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand	M4.5	98 km
Feb 11, 2004	68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand	M4.5	77 km
Jun 1, 2015	33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand	M4.3	34 km
Feb 6, 2011	19 km NNW of Papatowai, New Zealand	M4.1	102 km
Jul 1, 2017	6 km NE of Cromwell, New Zealand	M4.1	137 km
Oct 21, 2000	36 km ESE of Oamaru, New Zealand	M4.0	95 km
May 3, 1994	24 km S of Dunedin, New Zealand	M3.8	25 km
Jun 30, 2003	64 km SSE of Cromwell, New Zealand	M3.8	79 km
May 10, 2004	16 km WNW of Papatowai, New Zealand	M3.7	120 km
Feb 24, 2006	45 km NE of Portobello, New Zealand	M3.7	55 km
Jul 25, 2022	3 km ESE of Cromwell, New Zealand	M3.3	134 km
Jul 17, 2022	4 km SE of Cromwell, New Zealand	M2.9	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1839	WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND	Unknown	-	-	135 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
February	58°F (15°C)	2.2 in	Driest
March	56°F (13°C)	3.3 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.6 in
May	47°F (8°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	44°F (6°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
July	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in
August	44°F (7°C)	2.6 in
September	47°F (8°C)	2.3 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	53°F (12°C)	2.5 in
December	56°F (13°C)	3.1 in

Dunedin has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in June to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Dunedin

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
192 Castle College	University	-	,
Aquinas College	University	-	,
Caroline Freeman College	University	-	,
Marsh Study Centre, University of Otago	University	-	,
Otago Polytechnic	University	-	,
Portobello Marine Lab	University	-	,
Saint Margaret's College	College	-	,
Te Kāika Tolcarne	College	-	,
University of Otago	University	-	Visit →

Schools in Dunedin

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Otago Girls' High School	-	-	-	-
Arthur Street School	-	-	-	-
Otago Boys' High School	-	-	-	-
St Joseph's Cathedral School	-	-	-	-
Otago Girls High School	-	-	-	-
St Hilda's Collegiate School	-	-	-	-
Trinity Catholic College	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Dunedin

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radio One 91FM	community radio, disco	MP3 128 kbps
Kiwi Folk Radio	folk, local	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Dunedin

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Dunedin Gasworks Museum
Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery
Dunedin Public Art Gallery & Museum
Fort Taiaroa
Geology Museum
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
Olveston Historic Home
Otago Museum
Port Chalmers Maritime Museum
The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

Libraries in Dunedin

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Archives New Zealand		0.0
Black Star Books		0.0
Blueskin Bay Library		0.0
Dunedin Public Library		0.0
Hocken Collections		0.0
L Block		0.0
Mosgiel Library		0.0
Northcroft Library and Study Centre		0.0
South Dunedin Community Library		0.0
University of Otago Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Dunedin

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Otago Farmer's Market

Hotels in Dunedin

14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

25C London Street

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Dunedin

Ebb-Dunedin

Fable

Leviathan Heritage Hotel

Owens Motel

Pacific Park

Quest Dunedin

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

The Brothers Boutique Hotel

The Law Courts Hotel

Victoria Hotel

Wharf Hotel

Restaurants in Dunedin

71 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asian Star Food

Bacchus

Best Cafe

Biggie's

Buddha Stix

Catalyst kitchen

Chopsticks 101

Cobb & Co.

Del Sol - Vila Mexicana

Dosa etc.

Emerson's Brewery

Etrusco at the Savoy

Ferry

Formosa Delight

Friendly

Fusion of Flavours

Futomaki Town

Golden Island

Graze and Glow

Great Taste Buffet Restaurant

Harbourside Grill

Harry's Kitchen

Heping Restaurant

Hi Vietnam

Hikari

Home Edition

India Gate

Jizo

Joe's Garage

Kindee Thai Kitchen

Korea House

La porchetta

Little India

Lone Star

Magic Moments Restaurant

Mela Eatery

Mela Eatery Octagon

Miga Hako

Ombrellos

Paasha Turkish Restaurant

Papa Chou's Yum Cha

Pearl Diver

Plato

Rising Sun Dumplings

Saigon Van

Sampan House

Scotia

Seoul

Shinjuku Sushi Bar

So Bao

Sool

Suburbia

Sushi

Sushi Station

Takeichi

Taste of Tandoor

Thai Café

Thai Opal

The Black Dog

The Jitsu

The Speight's Ale House

The Standard Kitchen

The Vegan and Vegetarian Vault

Tokyo Express

Tokyo House

Trojan Turkish Cafe & Takeaway

Vogel St Kitchen

WongGok Restaurant

Yaka

Yuki

Zucchini Bros

Cafes in Dunedin

53 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adjø

Allpress Espresso Roastery Cafè

Beam Me Up Bagels

Buster Greens

Cerebos Gregg's Ltd

Charlie Sparrow’s Cafe

Chatime

City of Tea

Daily Dose

Dee's Cafe

Excelsior Café

Fluid Cafe

Governors Café

Heritage Coffee

Ironic Cafe

Ironic Cafe & Bar

Kiki Beware

Laneway

Let Them Eat Vegan

Maggie's

Marbecks

Mazagran

Modaks

Mr. Noodles

Oaken

Potpourri

Precinct Café at Tūhura

Princes St Butcher

RdC Cafe

Rembrandt Cafe

Sargoods

St David Cafe

Starbucks

The Albion

The Coffee Club

the corner store

The Daily Coffee Co.

The Dish

The Fix

The Good Earth cafe

the good oil

the kitchen table

The Lead Balloon

The Perc

The Roastery, Vanguard Specialty Coffee

the strictly coffee company

thistle

Toitū Café

Vanguard Specialty Coffee

Vault 21

Venturi

Woof!

Yours

Cinemas in Dunedin

4 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Metro Cinema

Reading Cinema

Reading Cinemas Dunedin

Rialto

Theatres in Dunedin

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Globe Theatre

New Athenaeum Theatre

Regent Theatre Dunedin

Monuments in Dunedin

6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cargill Monument

Chinese Gate

Statue of Queen Victoria

Stuart Memorial

Toitū Tauraka Waka

Victoria Cross Recipients

Castles in Dunedin

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tower Block

Dentists in Dunedin

7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dunedin Dental

Lumino

Lumino The Dentists

Paterson Orthodontics

Smile Co. Dental

The Dental Walrus

York Place Dental

Train Stations in Dunedin

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dunedin

Bus Stations in Dunedin

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ritchies/InterCity Travel Terminal

Gas Stations in Dunedin

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex

Caltex Truck Stop

Challenge McFarlanes

Mobil Anzac

Banks in Dunedin

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ

ASB Bank

Bank of New Zealand

Cooperative Bank

Kiwibank

SBS Bank

Westpac

Shopping Malls in Dunedin

5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre City Mall

Golden Centre

mall 218

Meridian Mall

Wall Street

Breweries in Dunedin

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Steamer Basin

Stadiums & Teams in Dunedin

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Dunedin

2 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Dunedin International Airport	DUD	Medium Airport
Taieri Aerodrome	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Dunedin

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Pack & Send

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dunedin

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
All Saints Anglican Church
Cathedral Chapel
Church of Christ Community
Dunedin Chinese Baptist Church
Dunedin Chinese Methodist Church
Dunedin City New Life Church
Dunedin Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Elim Church Dunedin
Equippers Church
Evergreen Church of Dunedin
First Church of Christian Science
First Church of Otago
Holy Name Catholic Church
Knox Church
Masjid Al Huda
Moran Chapel
St Joseph's Cathedral
St Matthew's, Dunedin
St Paul's Cathedral
Student Soul

Quick Facts

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland

Around Dunedin

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools	41
Hospitals	4
Pharmacies	11
Restaurants	86
Cafes	64
Bars	18
Supermarkets	5
Banks	10
Museums	5
Hotels	13
Libraries	3
Parks	116
Police Stations	1
Fire Stations	4
Places of Worship	4

Things to See Near Dunedin

90 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (8)

• Allan's Farm
• Ellis Farm
• Forbes Farm
• Hunter's House
• Nyhon's Farm
+ 3 more

🏖️ Beaches (7)

• Allans Beach
• Boulder Beach
• Saint Kilda Beach
• Sandfly Bay
• Smaills Beach
+ 2 more

🏰 Castles (3)

• Cargill's Castle
• Larnach Castle
• Tower Block

🖼️ Galleries (5)

• Gallery de Novo
• OLGA
• Out Of Africa
• RDS Gallery
• The Art Station

⛰️ Peaks (47)

• Abbotts Hill
• Barrons Hill
• Boulder Hill
• Buttars Peak
• Clarks Hill
+ 42 more

🏛️ Ruins (9)

• Creamery
• Hereweka Cheese Factory
• Hospital
• Leslie's Farm
• Methane Plant
+ 4 more

🌄 Viewpoints (11)

• Baldwin Street
• High View of bay and city
• Karitai Viewpoint
• Limestone Formations
• New Zealand's tallest tree
+ 6 more

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital	Wellington
Population	4,885,500
Area	268,680 km²
GDP (USD)	$255,194,972,673
GDP per capita	$49,076
HDI	0.939
Life expectancy	83.0 years
Internet users	96.2%
Urban population	83.9%
Currency	NZD (Dollar)
Languages	English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code	+64
TLD	.nz
Driving side	left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	New Year's Day
Jan 2	Day after New Year's Day	Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19	Wellington Anniversary Day	Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26	Auckland Anniversary Day	Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2	Nelson Anniversary Day	Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6	Waitangi Day	Waitangi Day
Mar 9	Taranaki Anniversary Day	Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23	Otago Anniversary Day	Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3	Good Friday	Good Friday
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Easter Monday
Apr 7	Southland Anniversary Day	Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27	Anzac Day	Anzac Day
Jun 1	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Jul 10	Matariki	Matariki
Sep 28	Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day	Dominion Day
Oct 23	Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day	Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26	Labour Day	Labour Day
Nov 2	Marlborough Anniversary Day	Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13	Canterbury Anniversary Day	Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30	Chatham Islands Anniversary Day	Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30	Westland Anniversary Day	Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Christmas Day
Dec 28	Boxing Day	Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dunedin

What is the population of Dunedin?

Dunedin has a population of 131,800 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 1,268.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 23.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Dunedin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,180, 84% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $234,000 (17% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 19.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dunedin?

Dunedin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Dunedin?

The job market in Dunedin faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $234. There are 211 business establishments in the area, including 86 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Dunedin?

The median home value in Dunedin is $234,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,170. The homeownership rate is 14.5%.

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Air Quality

Earthquake History

Tsunami History

Monthly Weather

Colleges & Universities in Dunedin

Schools in Dunedin

Radio Stations near Dunedin

Museums in Dunedin

Libraries in Dunedin

Farmers Markets in Dunedin

Hotels in Dunedin

Restaurants in Dunedin

Cafes in Dunedin

Cinemas in Dunedin

Theatres in Dunedin

Monuments in Dunedin

Castles in Dunedin

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Train Stations in Dunedin

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Gas Stations in Dunedin

Banks in Dunedin

Shopping Malls in Dunedin

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Stadiums & Teams in Dunedin

Airports Near Dunedin

Post Offices in Dunedin

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dunedin

Quick Facts

Around Dunedin

Things to See Near Dunedin

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Public Holidays in New Zealand

Frequently Asked Questions About Dunedin

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