- Est. Median Value
- $602K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 28%
- Current Weather
- 8.7°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Curio Bay
Is Curio Bay a good place to live?
Curio Bay is home to roughly 2,214 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Curio Bay scores 48 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 28% green space.
Schools: Curio 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 $602K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Curio Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Curio 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
- Safety82
- Amenities10
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability62
- Green space94
- Community33
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $602K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $78K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.8%
- 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 Curio Bay
Schools in zone for Curio Bay
Children living in Curio Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
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Explore Curio Bay
Things to do(2)
Penguin Viewpoint
Catlins Surf and Accommodation
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 Curio Bay
Places to eat & drink(2)
Tumu Toka Curioscape Café & Restaurant
Tumu Toka CurioScape
Beauty & Fitness in Curio Bay
Beauty & fitness(1)
Catlins Surf and Accommodation
Stay in Curio Bay
Places to stay(2)
the little black barn
Curio Bay Salthouse Motel and Apartment
Curio Bay Weather
Current conditions: 8.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.4 | 11.01 | 3.71 | 10.49 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.92 | 10.95 | 4.34 | 9.53 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.63 | 9.32 | 4.92 | 7.97 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.47 | 8.74 | 3.07 | 6.36 |
| 🍂 May | 11.9 | 7.03 | 3.53 | 4.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.54 | 4.68 | 3.38 | 5.23 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.73 | 5.27 | 3.48 | 4.95 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.33 | 4.95 | 3.07 | 6.66 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.94 | 5.98 | 4.71 | 7.31 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.59 | 6.58 | 4.82 | 7.75 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.17 | 7.69 | 3.44 | 9.72 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.3 | 10.04 | 4.61 | 8.97 |
Curio Bay Community
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