- Est. Median Value
- $476K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $160/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 83%
- Current Weather
- 8.2°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~44 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Bruce Bay
Is Bruce Bay a good place to live?
Bruce Bay is home to roughly 816 people across 115.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Bruce Bay scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 83% green space.
Schools: Bruce 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 $476K, and weekly rent typically sits around $160.
Lifestyle: Bruce Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Bruce 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
- Safety81
- Amenities10
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability79
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $476K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $160/wk
- Median HH Income
- $68K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -24.0%
- 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 Bruce Bay?
- Children living in Bruce 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 Bruce 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 Bruce Bay?
- The postcode for Bruce Bay is 7886.
- What is the population of Bruce Bay?
- Bruce Bay has 816 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Bruce Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Bruce Bay is $476K. Median weekly rent is $160/week.
- Where is Bruce Bay?
- Bruce Bay is in Westland, West Coast, New Zealand.
- Is Bruce Bay a good place to live?
- Bruce Bay scores 55/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Bruce Bay
Schools in zone for Bruce Bay
Children living in Bruce 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 Bruce 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.
Explore Bruce Bay
Things to do(2)
Sea of Roots
Angling Tours
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Bruce Bay
Places to eat & drink(1)
Bruce Bay Coffee Cart
Stay in Bruce Bay
Places to stay(1)
The Studio, Bruce Bay
Bruce Bay Weather
Current conditions: 8.2°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.12 | 12.96 | 14.88 | 10.71 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.91 | 11.89 | 14.25 | 9.49 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.81 | 9.46 | 15.84 | 8.56 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.9 | 8.87 | 17.25 | 6.93 |
| 🍂 May | 13.72 | 6.67 | 14.93 | 5.9 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.61 | 5.17 | 7.49 | 5.72 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.85 | 3.66 | 6.75 | 6.39 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.42 | 3.17 | 13.05 | 6.51 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.91 | 5.64 | 21.45 | 6.47 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.09 | 6.53 | 15.09 | 8.58 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.76 | 8.83 | 13.28 | 9.48 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.08 | 11.84 | 15.47 | 9.93 |
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