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The best suburbs in Dunedin: A local’s view

Dunners has some stunner spots

Ben Tutty
Last updated: 6 May 2026 | 4 min read
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Discover Dunedin's best suburbs for your property search. Before buying, prioritise homes with good sun exposure, check flood risks with a LIM report, and budget for potential insulation upgrades in older houses.

Popular suburbs include beachside St Clair and the sunny, premium hill areas of Māori Hill and Roslyn. For more affordable, family-friendly options, explore Mornington or Anderson's Bay. North East Valley and Mosgiel offer even better value, with Mosgiel being a hub for new builds.

A few notes on choosing a home in Dunedin

St Clair Beach in Dunedin

St Clair

Māori Hill

Roslyn

Views on the Otago Peninsular, just down the road from Andersons Bay.

Belleknowes

Mornington

Anderson’s Bay

North East Valley

Macandrew Bay - how cute is this place?

Macandrew Bay

Mosgiel

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