- Est. Median Value
- $641K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 49/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 10.4°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
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Living in Carey Bay
Is Carey Bay a good place to live?
Carey Bay is home to roughly 1,563 people across 0.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Carey Bay scores 32 out of 100, with a safety score of 49/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Carey 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 $641K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Carey 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
- Safety49
- Amenities28
- Schools35
- Housing Affordability59
- Green space10
- Community22
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $641K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $55K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.3%
- 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 Carey Bay?
- Children living in Carey Bay are in zone for Coromandel Area School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Carey 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 Carey Bay?
- The postcode for Carey Bay is 3584.
- What is the population of Carey Bay?
- Carey Bay has 1,563 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Carey Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Carey Bay is $641K. Median weekly rent is $250/week.
- Where is Carey Bay?
- Carey Bay is in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand.
- Is Carey Bay a good place to live?
- Carey Bay scores 32/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Carey Bay
Schools in zone for Carey Bay
Children living in Carey Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Coromandel Area School
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Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Carey 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.
Carey Bay Weather
Current conditions: 10.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.64 | 18.41 | 7.65 | 9.93 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.8 | 17.91 | 7.81 | 10.53 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.02 | 16.12 | 1.94 | 10.56 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.76 | 15.87 | 3.88 | 8.72 |
| 🍂 May | 17.24 | 13.5 | 4.71 | 8.09 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.69 | 12.34 | 3.42 | 7.6 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.51 | 11.11 | 3.81 | 7.55 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.24 | 10.37 | 2.81 | 8.75 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.04 | 12.28 | 3.88 | 9.57 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.12 | 13.15 | 3.2 | 10.44 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.97 | 14.44 | 2.81 | 11.25 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.65 | 16.72 | 3.51 | 11.91 |
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