- Est. Median Value
- $579K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 70/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 12.2°C
- Median Age
- 59 yrs
~55 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Cooks Bay
Is Cooks Bay a good place to live?
Cooks Bay is home to roughly 555 people across 2.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Cooks Bay scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 70/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Cooks 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 $579K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 12.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Cooks 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
- Safety70
- Amenities35
- Schools61
- Housing Affordability65
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $579K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $65K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +20.9%
- 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 Cooks Bay?
- Cooks Bay is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.
- How do I check my school zone in Cooks 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 Cooks Bay?
- The postcode for Cooks Bay is 3591.
- What is the population of Cooks Bay?
- Cooks Bay has 555 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Cooks Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Cooks Bay is $579K. Median weekly rent is $400/week.
- Where is Cooks Bay?
- Cooks Bay is in Thames-Coromandel, Waikato, New Zealand.
- Is Cooks Bay a good place to live?
- Cooks Bay scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Cooks Bay
Schools in zone for Cooks Bay
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Cooks Bay. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Cooks 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 Cooks Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Mercury Bay Area School
Composite · roll 883 · decile 5 · 3.8 km away
Cooks Bay Weather
Current conditions: 12.2°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.92 | 16.82 | 10.57 | 9.84 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.19 | 15.64 | 9.49 | 10.48 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.71 | 13.12 | 1.86 | 10.53 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.78 | 13.32 | 5.34 | 8.59 |
| 🍂 May | 17.16 | 10.54 | 5.11 | 7.92 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.67 | 9.8 | 5.39 | 7.35 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.89 | 7.71 | 3.81 | 7.6 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.91 | 6.29 | 2.75 | 8.32 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.09 | 9.62 | 3.98 | 9.8 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.26 | 10.62 | 4.29 | 10.34 |
| 🌸 Nov | 20.28 | 11.95 | 2.72 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.25 | 14.99 | 4.79 | 11.92 |
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