- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $700/wk
- Safety Score
- 97/100
- Green Space
- 34%
- Current Weather
- 1.7°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~28 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Drift Bay
Is Drift Bay a good place to live?
Drift Bay is home to roughly 3,555 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Drift Bay scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 97/100 and 34% green space.
Schools: Drift 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 $522K, and weekly rent typically sits around $700.
Lifestyle: Drift Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 1.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Drift 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
- Safety97
- Amenities10
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability72
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $700/wk
- Median HH Income
- $154K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +255.9%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Drift Bay
Schools in zone for Drift Bay
Children living in Drift Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Full Primary · roll 519
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Drift 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.
Explore Drift Bay
Things to do(1)
NZONE Skydive Dropzone
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.
Tradies & Services in Drift Bay
Tradies & services(1)
Custom Homes
Beauty & Fitness in Drift Bay
Beauty & fitness(1)
NZONE Skydive Dropzone
Stay in Drift Bay
Places to stay(1)
The Jardines
Drift Bay Weather
Current conditions: 1.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.66 | 12.52 | 3.26 | 11.63 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.66 | 11.15 | 3.66 | 11.07 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.19 | 8.31 | 4.49 | 9.35 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.9 | 7.56 | 4.36 | 7.77 |
| 🍂 May | 10.89 | 5.12 | 3.4 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Jun | 6.92 | 2.36 | 2.66 | 4.99 |
| ❄️ Jul | 6.58 | 1.15 | 3.56 | 4.99 |
| ❄️ Aug | 7.67 | 1.14 | 3.24 | 6.88 |
| 🌸 Sep | 10.27 | 2.8 | 10.79 | 7.22 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.1 | 4.14 | 6.35 | 8.9 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.55 | 6.59 | 2.9 | 11.16 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.13 | 10.72 | 3.45 | 11.81 |
Drift Bay Community
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