- Est. Median Value
- $1.88M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $765/wk
- Safety Score
- 62/100
- Green Space
- 12%
- Current Weather
- 12.0°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~63 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Castor Bay
Is Castor Bay a good place to live?
Castor Bay is home to roughly 4,551 people across 1.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Castor Bay scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 62/100 and 12% green space.
Schools: Castor Bay has 33 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 $1.88M, and weekly rent typically sits around $765.
Lifestyle: Castor Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 12.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Castor 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
- Safety62
- Amenities30
- Schools94
- Housing Affordability20
- Green space40
- Community89
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.88M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $765/wk
- Median HH Income
- $157K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.7%
- 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 Castor Bay?
- Children living in Castor Bay are in zone for Campbells Bay School, Murrays Bay Intermediate, Wairau Intermediate, Westlake Boys High School, Westlake Girls' High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Castor 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 Castor Bay?
- The postcode for Castor Bay is 0620.
- What is the population of Castor Bay?
- Castor Bay has 4,551 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Castor Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Castor Bay is $1.9M. Median weekly rent is $765/week.
- Where is Castor Bay?
- Castor Bay is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Castor Bay a good place to live?
- Castor Bay scores 50/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Castor Bay
Schools in zone for Castor Bay
Children living in Castor Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Campbells Bay School
Contributing · roll 788 · decile 10
Murrays Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 1102 · decile 10
Wairau Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 338
Westlake Boys High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2800 · decile 9
Westlake Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2295 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Castor 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Castor Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Milford School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 561 · decile 9 · 1.7 km away
Carmel College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1107 · decile 9 · 2.3 km away
Forrest Hill School
Contributing · roll 467 · decile 9 · 2.3 km away
Sunnynook School
Contributing · roll 495 · decile 8 · 2.5 km away
Mairangi Bay School
Contributing · roll 441 · decile 9 · 2.6 km away
Takapuna School
Contributing · roll 357 · decile 10 · 3.1 km away
Target Road School
Contributing · roll 426 · decile 6 · 3.1 km away
St John's School (Mairangi Bay)
Contributing · roll 297 · decile 10 · 3.2 km away
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 714 · decile 10 · 3.2 km away
Summit Point School
Full Primary · roll 36 · decile 9 · 3.4 km away
Future School
Composite · roll 70 · decile 7 · 3.5 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
Contributing · roll 414 · decile 9 · 3.5 km away
Rosmini College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1209 · decile 9 · 3.6 km away
Murrays Bay School
Contributing · roll 707 · decile 10 · 3.6 km away
Wairau Valley Special School
Specialist School · roll 293 · decile 8 · 3.6 km away
TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua
Composite · roll 146 · decile 6 · 3.7 km away
Rangitoto College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 4172 · decile 9 · 3.8 km away
Sunnybrae Normal School
Contributing · roll 363 · decile 7 · 3.8 km away
Glenfield Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 443 · decile 6 · 3.9 km away
Glenfield Primary School
Contributing · roll 295 · decile 7 · 4.2 km away
Marlborough School
Contributing · roll 400 · decile 7 · 4.3 km away
Onepoto School
Contributing · roll 153 · decile 1 · 4.6 km away
Browns Bay School
Contributing · roll 610 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Northcote Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 663 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Wilson School
Specialist School · roll 134 · decile 9 · 4.7 km away
Takapuna Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2264 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Manuka Primary School
Contributing · roll 232 · decile 6 · 4.8 km away
Hauraki School
Contributing · roll 496 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 3 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Monday 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.
Explore Castor Bay
Things to do(3)
Rahopara Pa Lookout
Castor Bay Tennis Club
Milford Bowling Club Inc
Parks & green spaces(1)
Rahopara Pa Lookout
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Castor Bay
Places to eat & drink(3)
Little Finch Cafe
Good Hood Eatery
Bakers Dozen
Tradies & Services in Castor Bay
Tradies & services(3)
Angela Parlane Interior Design
CadServ
Craft Homes Limited
Shops in Castor Bay
Shops(2)
Crown Hill Dairy
Qrc Roofing
Beauty & Fitness in Castor Bay
Beauty & fitness(3)
Castor Bay Tennis Club
Milford Bowling Club Inc
Tonic Hair Studio
Professional Services in Castor Bay
Professional services(3)
Globe Garden Design
Immersion Group Limited
turntableguy
Stay in Castor Bay
Places to stay(1)
Casa Del Mar
Castor Bay Weather
Current conditions: 12.0°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.87 | 17.2 | 6.35 | 10.03 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23 | 16.12 | 5.81 | 10.36 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.05 | 13.8 | 2.25 | 10.1 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.71 | 14.24 | 3.17 | 8.51 |
| 🍂 May | 17.1 | 11.49 | 4.2 | 7.73 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.59 | 10.47 | 3.72 | 7.36 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.61 | 8.9 | 4.27 | 7.27 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.7 | 7.54 | 2.52 | 8.17 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.32 | 10.4 | 3.32 | 9.36 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.6 | 11.43 | 3.42 | 10.19 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.43 | 12.54 | 2.93 | 11.03 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.25 | 15.33 | 4.28 | 11.34 |
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