- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $750/wk
- Safety Score
- 67/100
- Green Space
- 59%
- Current Weather
- 9.5°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~58 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Breaker Bay
Is Breaker Bay a good place to live?
Breaker Bay is home to roughly 2,190 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Breaker Bay scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 67/100 and 59% green space.
Schools: Breaker Bay has 25 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 $1.10M, and weekly rent typically sits around $750.
Lifestyle: Breaker Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Breaker 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
- Safety67
- Amenities16
- Schools78
- Housing Affordability34
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $750/wk
- Median HH Income
- $186K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -5.6%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Breaker Bay
Schools in zone for Breaker Bay
Children living in Breaker Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Breaker Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Kahurangi School
Full Primary · roll 259 · decile 3 · 0.9 km away
Scots College
Composite · roll 1171 · decile 10 · 1.2 km away
Seatoun School
Full Primary · roll 367 · decile 9 · 1.3 km away
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Full Primary · roll 37 · decile 8 · 1.3 km away
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Composite · roll 175 · decile 8 · 1.7 km away
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Full Primary · roll 175 · decile 5 · 2.1 km away
Miramar Central School
Contributing · roll 165 · decile 5 · 2.4 km away
Worser Bay School
Contributing · roll 109 · decile 9 · 2.5 km away
Rongotai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 719 · decile 4 · 2.6 km away
Lyall Bay School
Contributing · roll 275 · decile 7 · 3.1 km away
Houghton Valley School
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 7 · 3.3 km away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 337 · decile 7 · 3.4 km away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 5 · 3.4 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 208 · decile 6 · 3.5 km away
Miramar North School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 7 · 3.5 km away
Kilbirnie School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 10 · 4.1 km away
Island Bay School
Contributing · roll 324 · decile 10 · 4.3 km away
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 10 · 4.3 km away
South Wellington Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 335 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 5 · 4.6 km away
Berhampore School
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Hataitai School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Newtown School
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 4 · 4.8 km away
Explore Breaker Bay
Things to do(5)
Penguins
Hole in the rock
Wahine Memorial Park
Oruaiti Reserve
Eastern Walkway
Parks & green spaces(3)
Wahine Memorial Park
Oruaiti Reserve
Eastern Walkway
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Breaker Bay
Tradies & services(2)
BCB carpet cleaning
Wellington Asphalt
Shops in Breaker Bay
Shops(1)
Midcentury Ltd
Breaker Bay Weather
Current conditions: 9.5°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.38 | 15.39 | 42.07 | 11.97 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.69 | 15.42 | 128.47 | 9.93 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.12 | 13.76 | 70.07 | 9.72 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.06 | 12.69 | 88.2 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 15.27 | 11.29 | 95.63 | 6.93 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.59 | 9.78 | 96.4 | 6.33 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.53 | 8.6 | 125.3 | 5.76 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.38 | 8.81 | 124.47 | 7.27 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.76 | 9.86 | 82.37 | 8.3 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.71 | 10.4 | 73.07 | 9.69 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.84 | 12.38 | 69.9 | 11.08 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.49 | 14.05 | 78.47 | 10.88 |
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