- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $454/wk
- Safety Score
- 63/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 10.4°C
- Median Age
- 62 yrs
~62 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Grants Island
Is Grants Island a good place to live?
Grants Island is home to roughly 1,221 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Grants Island scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 63/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Grants Island 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 $1.33M, and weekly rent typically sits around $454.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Grants Island 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
- Safety63
- Amenities59
- Schools61
- Housing Affordability28
- Green space10
- Community100
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $454/wk
- Median HH Income
- $79K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.0%
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Grants Island?
- Grants Island 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 Grants Island?
- 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 Grants Island?
- Grants Island has 1,221 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Grants Island?
- The estimated median property value in Grants Island is $1.3M. Median weekly rent is $454/week.
- Where is Grants Island?
- Grants Island is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Grants Island a good place to live?
- Grants Island scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Grants Island
Schools in zone for Grants Island
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Grants Island. 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 Grants Island. 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 Grants Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Horizon School
Composite · roll 204 · decile 6 · 3.9 km away
Snells Beach Primary School
Contributing · roll 344 · decile 6 · 3.9 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Tuesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Tuesday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 4 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Tuesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Tuesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Tuesday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Grants Island Weather
Current conditions: 10.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.61 | 17.35 | 6.2 | 10 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.9 | 16.41 | 5.93 | 10.5 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.02 | 14.26 | 1.57 | 10.25 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.52 | 14.35 | 3.97 | 8.63 |
| 🍂 May | 16.92 | 11.92 | 3.72 | 7.88 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.48 | 10.67 | 3.3 | 7.4 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.5 | 9.17 | 4.31 | 7.4 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.61 | 8.06 | 2.11 | 8.38 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.41 | 10.38 | 3.16 | 9.39 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.49 | 11.43 | 3.09 | 10.29 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.34 | 12.44 | 3.02 | 11.11 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.08 | 15.11 | 3.89 | 11.49 |
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