36 Marlow Street, St Kilda, Dunedin

Welcome to 36 Marlow Street, a boutique development in the heart of St Kilda offering eight thoughtfully designed townhouses, each combining comfort, style, and convenience. These two-bedroom, two-bathroom homes are arranged across two separate blocks, one comprising five units and the other three, creating a sense of privacy and community. Designed for modern living, each home features a full kitchen with a central island and quality Fisher & Paykel appliances, flowing seamlessly into a light-filled living area equipped with a heat pump for year-round comfort.

Upstairs, the well-proportioned bedrooms include a master with ensuite, alongside a full family bathroom, and a second heat pump to ensure warmth throughout. With private carparks, stone benchtops, and fully landscaped surroundings, these homes offer a turnkey lifestyle just minutes from Musselburgh School, Tahuna Normal Intermediate, local parks, and Dunedin’s popular beaches. The central city is also just a short commute away. Construction is well underway, with completion expected before Christmas, making now the perfect time to secure your place in this desirable new development.

Completion due Q4 2025

 

Location

 

Located in the popular suburb of St Kilda, 36 Marlow Street offers a superb lifestyle close to local parks, beaches, and well-regarded schools including Musselburgh School and Tahuna Normal Intermediate. With easy access to public transport and just a short drive to central Dunedin, this location blends coastal living with everyday convenience.

  • Musselburgh School 86m

  • Tahuna Normal Intermediate School 350m

  • Saint Kilda Beach 1km

  • Woolworths Andersons Bay 1.3km

  • The Octagon 4.0km





Note: Cost to own and cashflows are approximate examples only. Actual results achieved will vary based on purchase price, interest rate, deposit %, providing carparks, providing furniture, insurance, property rates and rental rate. Please download free analysis software to complete your own analysis. Our team can help you with this, so don’t hesitate to contact us.



Investment Analysis

36 Marlow Street offers a compelling investment opportunity in the steadily growing Dunedin market. With median weekly rents for St Kilda sitting around $550, investors can expect healthy gross yields of close to 5% or more. Dunedin continues to experience strong tenant demand, driven by a mix of professionals, families, and students. A particular shortage of warm, dry, and energy-efficient housing in the city means new developments like Marlow Street, with heat pumps, double glazing, and insulation, are highly attractive to renters who are willing to pay a premium for comfort and quality.

Capital growth prospects in the area are also underpinned by significant infrastructure investment. The $1.9 billion rebuild of Dunedin Hospital, currently underway and due for completion by 2031, is the largest health infrastructure project in New Zealand. Alongside this, the city is experiencing a surge in complementary projects including road upgrades, water infrastructure improvements, and education expansions like the Polytechnic redevelopment. These projects are drawing in hundreds of skilled workers and support staff, increasing immediate and future demand for nearby housing, particularly well-located, easy-care rentals like those at Marlow Street.

St Kilda’s location further strengthens the investment case. Just minutes from local beaches, parks, and highly regarded schools like Musselburgh School and Tahuna Normal Intermediate, the suburb appeals to long-term tenants looking for lifestyle and convenience. Its proximity to central Dunedin and key employment hubs makes it a desirable residential location for both existing residents and those relocating to support infrastructure development.

With construction due for completion before Christmas, investors have the opportunity to secure a brand-new asset in a prime area timed perfectly for the summer rental market. Fully landscaped and fitted with Fisher & Paykel appliances, stone benchtops, and functional layouts, these townhouses are built to meet both tenant expectations and healthy home compliance standards. The combination of strong rental returns, long-term capital growth, and location-based demand makes 36 Marlow Street a smart addition to any property portfolio.


Investment Overview

Strategy: New Build Upside: Rental Yield Growth Rent: Unfurnished Deposit: 10% Title: Freehold

Investment Type

Dwelling: Townhouse Growth: High Yield: Medium Pros: High Growth / Strong Tenant demand

Suburb Performance

Median sale price 10 years: +112% Median sale price 20 years: +176% Capital growth 10 years: 7.82% Capital growth 20 years: 5.21%