Living in Dunedin
Dunedin is a city in Otago, New Zealand, home to 132,800 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 1%, #1 of 423), single parents (top 1%, #1 of 167), low-income families (top 1%, #2 of 241).
Residents132,800
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport167 km (Queenstown)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km220,900 people
Sea coast5 km
Climate typeOceanic (Cfb)
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 250 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Wellington614 km
Within 10 km198,038 people
LandscapeNew Zealand, Polynesia
Winter daylight15 h 44 min, sunset 9:28
See Dunedin on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dunedin
- The landscape belongs to New Zealand.
- The South Pacific Ocean is 5 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 15 h 44 min and sets around 9:28; in late June it sets around 6:59.
How Dunedin ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in New Zealand. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In New Zealand | In Otago | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 70 | #1 of 423 | #1 of 30 | Map |
| Low-income household | 69 | #75 of 295 | #1 of 16 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #2 of 241 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #1 of 167 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 80 | #39 of 337 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #45 of 337 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #26 of 350 | #1 of 21 | Map |
| Single professional | 63 | #34 of 118 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Young professional | 66 | #30 of 123 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| DINKS | 64 | #36 of 71 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #75 of 195 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #35 of 251 | #1 of 24 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #17 of 136 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #33 of 241 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #150 of 410 | #1 of 30 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 62 | #24 of 118 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Expat professional | 57 | #99 of 195 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #132 of 337 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 40 | #399 of 578 | #25 of 49 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 75 | #132 of 546 | #1 of 46 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 54 | #183 of 546 | #27 of 46 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #380 of 578 | #21 of 49 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #14 of 546 | #1 of 46 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 66 | #133 of 630 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #30 of 410 | #1 of 30 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #177 of 395 | #7 of 30 | Map |
| Business owner | 62 | #189 of 410 | #1 of 30 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #22 of 125 | #1 of 4 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Saint Kilda 3 km
- North East Valley 4 km
- Mosgiel 12 km
- Oamaru 94 km
- Papatowai 110 km
- Alexandra 112 km
- East Gore 122 km
- Gore 123 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.