- Est. Median Value
- $1.04M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $520/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 76%
- Current Weather
- 5.8°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Army Bay
Is Army Bay a good place to live?
Army Bay is home to roughly 1,482 people across 6.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Army Bay scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 76% green space.
Schools: Army Bay has 4 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $1.04M, and weekly rent typically sits around $520.
Lifestyle: Army Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 5.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Army Bay is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety58
- Amenities22
- Schools93
- Housing Affordability36
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.04M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $520/wk
- Median HH Income
- $105K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -5.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Army Bay?
- Children living in Army Bay are in zone for Whangaparaoa College, Gulf Harbour School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Army Bay?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Army Bay?
- The postcode for Army Bay is 0930.
- What is the population of Army Bay?
- Army Bay has 1,482 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Army Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Army Bay is $1M. Median weekly rent is $520/week.
- Where is Army Bay?
- Army Bay is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Army Bay a good place to live?
- Army Bay scores 56/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Army Bay
Schools in zone for Army Bay
Children living in Army Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whangaparaoa College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1923 · decile 9
Gulf Harbour School
Contributing · roll 531 · decile 10
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Army Bay. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Army Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wentworth Primary
Full Primary · roll 155 · decile 10 · 1.6 km away
Wentworth College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 479 · 1.8 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 12 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Wednesday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Explore Army Bay
Things to do(4)
Reconnection Training
shakespear park
Everard Reserve
Shakespear Regional Park
Parks & green spaces(3)
shakespear park
Everard Reserve
Shakespear Regional Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Army Bay
Places to eat & drink(2)
Birdie Cafe
Whangaparaoa Golf Club
Tradies & Services in Army Bay
Tradies & services(2)
Auckland Roof Painting — Whangaparaoa
Kirsty Couture
Shops in Army Bay
Shops(1)
Target Electrical Services
Beauty & Fitness in Army Bay
Beauty & fitness(1)
Reconnection Training
Stay in Army Bay
Places to stay(3)
YMCA Shakespear Lodge
Pacific Paradise
Verdelais Bed and Breakfast
Army Bay Weather
Current conditions: 5.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.78 | 17.56 | 6.65 | 9.99 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.02 | 16.57 | 6.03 | 10.43 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.1 | 14.19 | 2.05 | 10.11 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.71 | 14.57 | 2.97 | 8.55 |
| 🍂 May | 17.11 | 11.99 | 3.58 | 7.82 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.69 | 10.81 | 3.28 | 7.42 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.65 | 9.43 | 4.57 | 7.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.77 | 8.31 | 2.25 | 8.17 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.51 | 10.67 | 3.05 | 9.35 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.75 | 11.7 | 3.21 | 10.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.44 | 12.75 | 3.01 | 11.04 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.34 | 15.45 | 3.37 | 11.37 |
Army Bay Community
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