- Est. Median Value
- $430K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 6.6°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~44 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Benford Bay
Is Benford Bay a good place to live?
Benford Bay is home to roughly 471 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Benford Bay scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Benford Bay has 1 school 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 $430K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Benford 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety81
- Amenities18
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability87
- Green space10
- Community22
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $430K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $63K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.7%
- 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 Benford Bay?
- Children living in Benford Bay are in zone for South Westland Area School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Benford 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 population of Benford Bay?
- Benford Bay has 471 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Benford Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Benford Bay is $430K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Benford Bay?
- Benford Bay is in Westland, West Coast, New Zealand.
- Is Benford Bay a good place to live?
- Benford Bay scores 46/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Benford Bay
Schools in zone for Benford Bay
Children living in Benford Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
South Westland Area School
Composite · roll 120 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Benford 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.
Benford Bay Weather
Current conditions: 6.6°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.4 | 12.82 | 12.75 | 10.7 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.9 | 11.63 | 10.56 | 9.79 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.41 | 9.17 | 11.67 | 8.35 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.39 | 8.34 | 13.05 | 6.78 |
| 🍂 May | 14.15 | 5.89 | 13.99 | 5.83 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.11 | 4.56 | 7.11 | 5.98 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.97 | 2.82 | 5.8 | 6.54 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.99 | 2.66 | 10.8 | 7 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.44 | 5.12 | 15.67 | 6.7 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.85 | 6.5 | 11.87 | 8.51 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.56 | 8.82 | 11.22 | 8.99 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.13 | 12.1 | 13.86 | 9.8 |
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