Living in South Dunedin, Dunedin

Monthly rent in NZD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Dunedin dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $1,725/month — roughly 20% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,000 - $2,400/month and three-bedrooms $2,550 - $3,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Dunedin areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, surf, community tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see North Dunedin.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Navy Park as nearby green space and PAK'nSAVE as the nearest supermarket around the South Dunedin reference point. A school is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in South Dunedin, Dunedin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in South Dunedin costs $1,600 - $1,850/month (second-hand contract) or $1,300 - $1,500/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,000 - $2,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,550 - $3,000/month.

Is South Dunedin safe for expats?

South Dunedin has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from South Dunedin to Dunedin center?

The commute from South Dunedin to Dunedin city center takes approximately 10 minutes by bus.

What is South Dunedin like to live in?

Flat low-lying suburb near St Clair Beach. Most affordable area, community-focused, and surf access. In our data it is tagged as affordable, surf, community.