- Est. Median Value
- $1.18M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $454/wk
- Safety Score
- 57/100
- Green Space
- 9%
- Current Weather
- 4.8°C
- Median Age
- 62 yrs
~69 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Big Bay
Is Big Bay a good place to live?
Big Bay is home to roughly 1,221 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Big Bay scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 57/100 and 9% green space.
Schools: Big 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 $1.18M, and weekly rent typically sits around $454.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Big 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
- Safety57
- Amenities59
- Schools57
- Housing Affordability32
- Green space30
- Community67
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.18M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $454/wk
- Median HH Income
- $79K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.0%
- 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 Big Bay?
- Children living in Big Bay are in zone for Mahurangi College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Big 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 Big Bay?
- Big Bay has 1,221 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Big Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Big Bay is $1.2M. Median weekly rent is $454/week.
- Where is Big Bay?
- Big Bay is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Big Bay a good place to live?
- Big Bay scores 46/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Big Bay
Schools in zone for Big Bay
Children living in Big Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Mahurangi College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1586 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Big 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Tuesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Tuesday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 4 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Tuesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Tuesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Tuesday 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.
Big Bay Weather
Current conditions: 4.8°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.69 | 17.45 | 6.66 | 9.93 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.97 | 16.48 | 5.98 | 10.45 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.08 | 14.2 | 1.71 | 10.12 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.61 | 14.43 | 3.42 | 8.52 |
| 🍂 May | 16.99 | 11.97 | 3.49 | 7.84 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.56 | 10.8 | 3.46 | 7.36 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.57 | 9.28 | 4.27 | 7.34 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.71 | 8.19 | 2.05 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.5 | 10.48 | 3.31 | 9.34 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.66 | 11.52 | 3.12 | 10.22 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.44 | 12.52 | 3.26 | 10.96 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.27 | 15.22 | 3.83 | 11.34 |
Big Bay Community
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