- Est. Median Value
- $1.50M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $620/wk
- Safety Score
- 80/100
- Green Space
- 15%
- Current Weather
- 11.2°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~45 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Half Moon Bay
Is Half Moon Bay a good place to live?
Half Moon Bay is home to roughly 8,064 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Half Moon Bay scores 66 out of 100, with a safety score of 80/100 and 15% green space.
Schools: Half Moon Bay has 51 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 $1.50M, and weekly rent typically sits around $620.
Lifestyle: Half Moon Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 11.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Half Moon 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
- Safety80
- Amenities100
- Schools75
- Housing Affordability25
- Green space51
- Community78
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.50M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $620/wk
- Median HH Income
- $128K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.4%
- 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 Half Moon Bay
Schools in zone for Half Moon Bay
Children living in Half Moon Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Farm Cove Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 502 · decile 8
Pigeon Mountain School
Contributing · roll 466 · decile 8
Wakaaranga School
Contributing · roll 631 · decile 7
Sancta Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1059 · decile 5
Pakuranga College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2273 · decile 6
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Half Moon 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Half Moon Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 6 · 1.2 km away
Macleans Primary School
Contributing · roll 545 · decile 7 · 1.3 km away
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 944 · decile 9 · 1.4 km away
Macleans College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 3078 · 1.7 km away
Sunnyhills School
Contributing · roll 471 · decile 9 · 1.8 km away
Howick Primary School
Contributing · roll 308 · decile 8 · 1.9 km away
Howick Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 599 · decile 8 · 2.1 km away
Elm Park School
Contributing · roll 471 · decile 5 · 2.3 km away
Owairoa Primary School
Contributing · roll 784 · decile 9 · 2.7 km away
Pt England School
Full Primary · roll 432 · decile 1 · 2.8 km away
Saint Kentigern College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 2347 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Bucklands Beach Primary School
Contributing · roll 388 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Sommerville School
Specialist School · roll 393 · decile 5 · 2.9 km away
Tāmaki School
Full Primary · roll 174 · decile 1 · 2.9 km away
Tamaki College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 735 · 3.0 km away
Pakuranga Heights School
Contributing · roll 476 · decile 7 · 3.0 km away
Elim Christian College
Composite · roll 1064 · decile 7 · 3.1 km away
Glenbrae Primary School
Full Primary · roll 168 · decile 1 · 3.1 km away
Mellons Bay School
Contributing · roll 407 · decile 10 · 3.1 km away
Pakuranga Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 273 · decile 3 · 3.2 km away
Panmure Bridge School
Full Primary · roll 205 · decile 1 · 3.2 km away
Ruapotaka School
Full Primary · roll 131 · decile 1 · 3.2 km away
Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1511 · 3.3 km away
Botany Downs School
Contributing · roll 570 · decile 9 · 3.3 km away
Riverhills School
Contributing · roll 121 · decile 4 · 3.3 km away
Glendowie School
Full Primary · roll 657 · decile 10 · 3.6 km away
Glen Taylor School
Full Primary · roll 172 · decile 1 · 3.7 km away
St Patrick's School (Panmure)
Full Primary · roll 71 · decile 1 · 3.8 km away
TKKM o Puau Te Moananui-a-Kiwa
Composite · roll 92 · decile 2 · 3.8 km away
Auckland Montessori College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 14 · decile 4 · 3.9 km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
Contributing · roll 290 · decile 9 · 3.9 km away
Glendowie College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1206 · decile 10 · 4.0 km away
Edgewater College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 634 · decile 3 · 4.0 km away
Atea College
Composite · roll 17 · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
Glen Innes School
Full Primary · roll 121 · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
Riverina School
Contributing · roll 136 · decile 3 · 4.0 km away
Howick College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2238 · decile 8 · 4.1 km away
Cockle Bay School
Contributing · roll 728 · decile 10 · 4.1 km away
Anchorage Park School
Contributing · roll 120 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)
Full Primary · roll 115 · decile 1 · 4.4 km away
Somerville Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 961 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Point View School
Contributing · roll 622 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
Shelly Park School
Contributing · roll 449 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Churchill Park School
Full Primary · roll 388 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Panmure District School
Full Primary · roll 163 · decile 3 · 4.9 km away
St Heliers School
Full Primary · roll 623 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Explore Half Moon Bay
Things to do(14)
Anytime Fitness
Jetts Fitness
Boot It East Auckland
Hi5 Basketball
Flow Academy of Motion
Epic Scuba and Surf
Wakaaranga Creek Reserve
Te Maunga O Huiarangi
Shaolin Temple of New Zealand
Jetts Highland Park
Jetts St Johns
Pakuranga Tennis Club
Heights Park
Marina Fitness
Parks & green spaces(3)
Wakaaranga Creek Reserve
Te Maunga O Huiarangi
Heights Park
Healthcare(1)
Unichem
Eat & Drink in Half Moon Bay
Places to eat & drink(45)
Applejacks
Palm Bar
Pizza Hut
Cinnamon Cafe
Ara Tai Cafe
Marina Thai
Grangers Restaurant
Delhi Heights Restaurant and Bar
Pho Pho Vietnamese Restaurant
Indian Grill
Nitefun 98 Bar and Restaurant
Khanz Restaurant
Tanpopo Ramen
Industry Bar
Columbus Coffee
Wang Ji
Pakūranga College café
Zana Multi Cuisine
Hello Sailor Restaurant & Bar, HMB
Applejack's Bar and Eatery
Ohagans Irish Pub
Nitefun 98
Ghar da swaad
Grangers Taphouse and Kitchen
Ara-Tai Cafe
Sal's Authentic NY Pizza
Cafe Botannix Pakuranga
Marina Cantina
Marina Thai Restaurant
McDonald's
Burger King Highland Park
The Bay Sushi
The Coffee Club
KFC Pakuranga
Delishimo
The Hometown Restaurant & Bar
ZANA Cafe
YumZa Grill Ltd. - Flavours of South Africa
123 Palm Bar
Highland Park Bakery
Carl's Jr.
Subway
The Kombase Takeaway
Ramen House Men
Gouemon Japanese Restaurant
Tradies & Services in Half Moon Bay
Tradies & services(6)
Garage Guys Limited
Kindercare Learning Centre
P&T Property Solution
Pigeon Mountain Motors
Quality Masonry Ltd
Titan Mechanical Air and Electrical Services
Shops in Half Moon Bay
Shops(9)
FreshChoice
FreshChoice Half Moon Bay
Good Health Food Ltd
Liquor Centre Highland Park
Maaka space refinish
Pakuranga Liquor Spot
Palmers Pakuranga
PlaceMakers Pakuranga
Saveway Highland Park
Beauty & Fitness in Half Moon Bay
Beauty & fitness(21)
Anytime Fitness
Boot It East Auckland
D' Shaver And Comb Barbershop
Epic Scuba and Surf
Fairy Jlee Art Nails
Five Star Nails Pakuranga
Flow Academy of Motion
Gaia Day Spa
Halo Hair Studio
Hi5 Basketball
Jetts Fitness
Jetts Highland Park
Jetts St Johns
Lunaskin- Advanced Skin Treatment
Mal's Barber Shop
Marina Fitness
Marina Hair Studio
Nails Are Us Pakuranga
Pakuranga Tennis Club
Shaolin Temple of New Zealand
Zhaeric's Hair & Beauty Lounge
Professional Services in Half Moon Bay
Professional services(7)
Business Apprentice NZ
Carbery Chartered Accountants
Jessica Photography
Jobcave
Mortgagehq
NZSaver
Professional Financial Group
Stay in Half Moon Bay
Places to stay(1)
Half Moon Bay Motel
Half Moon Bay Weather
Current conditions: 11.2°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.17 | 17.37 | 4.74 | 10.71 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.09 | 17.16 | 4.86 | 10.29 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.4 | 14.94 | 2.52 | 10.26 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.9 | 14.35 | 2.99 | 8.84 |
| 🍂 May | 17.3 | 11.89 | 4.45 | 7.71 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.55 | 10.59 | 3.48 | 7.06 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.66 | 9.53 | 5.1 | 6.94 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.65 | 8.39 | 3.82 | 8.02 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.95 | 10.47 | 3.93 | 9.29 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.13 | 11.76 | 3.7 | 10.1 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.18 | 13.32 | 4.48 | 10.81 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.58 | 15.9 | 4.16 | 11.1 |
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