- Est. Median Value
- $593K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 74%
- Current Weather
- 0.4°C
- Median Age
- 54 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Goose Bay
Is Goose Bay a good place to live?
Goose Bay is home to roughly 2,316 people across 40.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Goose Bay scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 74% green space.
Schools: Goose Bay has 2 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 $593K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 0.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Goose 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
- Safety50
- Amenities38
- Schools38
- Housing Affordability63
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $593K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $60K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.2%
- 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 Goose Bay?
- Children living in Goose Bay are in zone for Kaikōura Primary School, St Joseph's School (Kaikōura). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Goose 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 Goose Bay?
- The postcode for Goose Bay is 7374.
- What is the population of Goose Bay?
- Goose Bay has 2,316 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Goose Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Goose Bay is $593K. Median weekly rent is $300/week.
- Where is Goose Bay?
- Goose Bay is in Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Goose Bay a good place to live?
- Goose Bay scores 46/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Goose Bay
Schools in zone for Goose Bay
Children living in Goose Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kaikōura Primary School
Contributing · roll 116 · decile 3
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Full Primary · roll 104 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Goose 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.
Goose Bay Weather
Current conditions: 0.4°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.03 | 7.95 | 2.62 | 11.16 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.58 | 7.76 | 5.63 | 9.9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.19 | 4.63 | 3.6 | 9 |
| 🍂 Apr | 13.8 | 3.36 | 2.93 | 7.73 |
| 🍂 May | 10.4 | 0.75 | 1.88 | 6.29 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.29 | -1.06 | 2.5 | 5.51 |
| ❄️ Jul | 6.98 | -2.45 | 3.97 | 6.44 |
| ❄️ Aug | 7.73 | -3.08 | 2.34 | 8.14 |
| 🌸 Sep | 10.85 | 0.45 | 2.53 | 8.07 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.84 | 1.45 | 3.72 | 9.62 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14 | 3.77 | 2.75 | 10.54 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.2 | 7.16 | 4.22 | 10.49 |
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