- Est. Median Value
- $1.44M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 88/100
- Green Space
- 18%
- Current Weather
- 15.5°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~37 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Cockle Bay
Is Cockle Bay a good place to live?
Cockle Bay is home to roughly 4,239 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Cockle Bay scores 65 out of 100, with a safety score of 88/100 and 18% green space.
Schools: Cockle Bay has 22 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 $1.44M, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: Cockle Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 15.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Cockle 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
- Safety88
- Amenities72
- Schools86
- Housing Affordability26
- Green space61
- Community89
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.44M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $136K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.4%
- 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 Cockle Bay
Schools in zone for Cockle Bay
Children living in Cockle Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Cockle Bay School
Contributing · roll 728 · decile 10
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
Contributing · roll 290 · decile 9
Sancta Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1059 · decile 5
Somerville Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 961 · decile 10
Howick College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2238 · decile 8
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Cockle 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 Cockle Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Shelly Park School
Contributing · roll 449 · decile 10 · 1.2 km away
Mellons Bay School
Contributing · roll 407 · decile 10 · 1.9 km away
Owairoa Primary School
Contributing · roll 784 · decile 9 · 2.0 km away
Howick Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 599 · decile 8 · 2.7 km away
Botany Downs School
Contributing · roll 570 · decile 9 · 2.8 km away
Howick Primary School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8 · 2.8 km away
Macleans Primary School
Contributing · roll 545 · decile 7 · 3.3 km away
Macleans College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 3078 · 3.4 km away
Elim Christian College
Composite · roll 1064 · decile 7 · 3.4 km away
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 944 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Point View School
Contributing · roll 622 · decile 9 · 3.9 km away
Pigeon Mountain School
Contributing · roll 466 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Pakuranga College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2273 · decile 6 · 4.1 km away
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 6 · 4.6 km away
Beachlands School
Full Primary · roll 609 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Wakaaranga School
Contributing · roll 631 · decile 7 · 4.8 km away
Bucklands Beach Primary School
Contributing · roll 388 · decile 10 · 5.0 km away
Explore Cockle Bay
Things to do(6)
Howick Hornets Rugby League Football Club
Howick Bowling Club
Paparoa Park
Waikiteroa
Japan Karate Association New Zealand Ltd
Yoga Gym
Parks & green spaces(2)
Paparoa Park
Waikiteroa
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Cockle Bay
Places to eat & drink(8)
Shamrock Cottage Cafe
Thai Passion
Today's India
Spicy Bites - Howick
Bellevue Bakehouse
Kiwi Kebab
Thai Passion Fine Cuisine
Windross House Restaurant
Tradies & Services in Cockle Bay
Tradies & services(6)
Cockle Bay Playcentre
Cockle Bay Private Kindergarten
Horizon Electrical
Moore Quality Building
Roberts Residential LTD
Tailored Building Solutions
Shops in Cockle Bay
Shops(3)
Four Square
Four Square Cockle Bay
Seaside Meats Limited
Beauty & Fitness in Cockle Bay
Beauty & fitness(13)
Gorgeous You
GudSparkles
Hair and Co
Howick Bowling Club
Howick Hornets Rugby League Football Club
Japan Karate Association New Zealand Ltd
Life Coaching East Auckland
Lin Beauty and Haircutters Saloon Ltd
Louise Gordon Boutique Nail Salon
Ray Of Light Coaching
Stellar Artistry
The Lash Factor Nz
Yoga Gym
Professional Services in Cockle Bay
Professional services(3)
Help Me Build
JMW Consulting
Southern Cross Partners
Stay in Cockle Bay
Places to stay(1)
Valley De Sol
Cockle Bay Weather
Current conditions: 15.5°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.97 | 17.17 | 146.83 | 10.71 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.89 | 16.96 | 137.8 | 10.29 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.2 | 14.74 | 78.1 | 10.26 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.7 | 14.15 | 89.63 | 8.84 |
| 🍂 May | 17.1 | 11.69 | 137.83 | 7.71 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.35 | 10.39 | 104.47 | 7.06 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.46 | 9.33 | 158.13 | 6.94 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.45 | 8.19 | 118.27 | 8.02 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.75 | 10.27 | 117.93 | 9.29 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.93 | 11.56 | 114.7 | 10.1 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.98 | 13.12 | 134.27 | 10.81 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.38 | 15.7 | 128.87 | 11.1 |
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