- Est. Median Value
- $1.05M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 31/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 7.4°C
- Median Age
- 59 yrs
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Living in Gemstone Bay
Is Gemstone Bay a good place to live?
Gemstone Bay is home to roughly 555 people across 0.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Gemstone Bay scores 34 out of 100, with a safety score of 31/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Gemstone 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 $1.05M, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Gemstone 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
- Safety31
- Amenities40
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability36
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.05M
- 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 Gemstone Bay?
- Children living in Gemstone Bay are in zone for Whenuakite School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Gemstone 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 population of Gemstone Bay?
- Gemstone Bay has 555 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Gemstone Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Gemstone Bay is $1M. Median weekly rent is $400/week.
- Where is Gemstone Bay?
- Gemstone Bay is in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
- Is Gemstone Bay a good place to live?
- Gemstone Bay scores 34/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Gemstone Bay
Schools in zone for Gemstone Bay
Children living in Gemstone Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whenuakite School
Full Primary · roll 151 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Gemstone 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
Kerbside collection data isn't available for Gemstone Bay in our current dataset.
Check your collection days on the Tauranga City Council website →
Gemstone Bay Weather
Current conditions: 7.4°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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