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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, offering excellent value for homebuyers. Before searching, prioritise properties with good sun exposure, check for flood risks, and budget for potential insulation upgrades in older homes.

Top suburbs include St Clair for its beach lifestyle, the sunny and sought-after Māori Hill and Roslyn, and Mosgiel for affordable new builds. Consider Anderson's Bay or Macandrew Bay for quiet, scenic living on the peninsula, providing a range of options for every buyer.

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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