- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 72/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 10.0ยฐC
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~53 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Browns Bay
Is Browns Bay a good place to live?
Browns Bay is home to roughly 2,460 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Browns Bay scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 72/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Browns Bay has 32 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 $1.13M, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.0ยฐC. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Browns Bay is right for you depends on what youโre looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety72
- Amenities41
- Schools85
- Housing Affordability33
- Green space10
- Community100
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $135K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
โ 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 Browns Bay
Schools in zone for Browns Bay
Children living in Browns Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Aotea College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1375 ยท decile 5
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 504 ยท decile 10
Paremata School
Full Primary ยท roll 306 ยท decile 9
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 653 ยท decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Browns 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 โ confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Browns Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Discovery School
Full Primary ยท roll 450 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.0 km away
Postgate School
Full Primary ยท roll 318 ยท decile 3 ยท 1.1 km away
Whitby Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 357 ยท 1.6 km away
Papakowhai School
Full Primary ยท roll 460 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.7 km away
Rangikura School
Full Primary ยท roll 357 ยท decile 2 ยท 1.8 km away
Adventure School
Full Primary ยท roll 454 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.9 km away
Te Kura Mฤori o Porirua
Composite ยท roll 331 ยท decile 3 ยท 2.1 km away
Tairangi School
Full Primary ยท roll 142 ยท decile 1 ยท 2.1 km away
Porirua Montessori Primary School
Full Primary ยท roll 9 ยท decile 1 ยท 2.1 km away
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
Contributing ยท roll 197 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.4 km away
Pauatahanui School
Full Primary ยท roll 196 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.8 km away
Natone Park School
Contributing ยท roll 103 ยท decile 1 ยท 3.0 km away
Plimmerton School
Full Primary ยท roll 383 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.1 km away
Corinna School
Full Primary ยท roll 135 ยท decile 1 ยท 3.3 km away
Titahi Bay North School
Full Primary ยท roll 118 ยท decile 2 ยท 3.3 km away
Russell School (Porirua East)
Contributing ยท roll 109 ยท decile 1 ยท 3.5 km away
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 169 ยท decile 4 ยท 3.6 km away
Titahi Bay School
Contributing ยท roll 361 ยท decile 4 ยท 3.7 km away
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Contributing ยท roll 16 ยท decile 4 ยท 3.9 km away
Maraeroa School
Contributing ยท roll 150 ยท decile 1 ยท 4.2 km away
Porirua College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 602 ยท decile 1 ยท 4.3 km away
Ngati Toa School
Contributing ยท roll 126 ยท decile 3 ยท 4.3 km away
Cannons Creek School
Contributing ยท roll 127 ยท decile 1 ยท 4.4 km away
Brandon Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 166 ยท decile 1 ยท 4.5 km away
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Contributing ยท roll 154 ยท decile 1 ยท 4.5 km away
Windley School
Full Primary ยท roll 186 ยท decile 1 ยท 4.6 km away
Porirua East School
Contributing ยท roll 141 ยท decile 3 ยท 4.9 km away
Porirua School
Contributing ยท roll 133 ยท decile 2 ยท 5.0 km away
Browns Bay Weather
Current conditions: 10.0ยฐC, overcast clouds
| Month | High (ยฐC) | Low (ยฐC) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Jan | 20.96 | 15.04 | 2.11 | 11.41 |
| โ๏ธ Feb | 19.96 | 15.07 | 2.88 | 10.68 |
| ๐ Mar | 17.92 | 12.71 | 2.23 | 10.17 |
| ๐ Apr | 17.13 | 11.8 | 4.48 | 7.93 |
| ๐ May | 14.95 | 9.87 | 4.64 | 7.07 |
| โ๏ธ Jun | 13.67 | 8.14 | 2.45 | 6.73 |
| โ๏ธ Jul | 12.33 | 7.77 | 2.9 | 6.25 |
| โ๏ธ Aug | 11.89 | 7.51 | 4.44 | 7.78 |
| ๐ธ Sep | 13.85 | 9.49 | 3.53 | 8.85 |
| ๐ธ Oct | 14.85 | 10.08 | 3.39 | 10.26 |
| ๐ธ Nov | 16.27 | 11.54 | 2.33 | 11.08 |
| โ๏ธ Dec | 18.52 | 13.93 | 2.87 | 10.71 |
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