- Est. Median Value
- $770K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $325/wk
- Safety Score
- 66/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 7.3°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~59 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Head of the Bay
Is Head of the Bay a good place to live?
Head of the Bay is home to roughly 246 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Head of the Bay scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 66/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Head of the Bay has 8 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 $770K, and weekly rent typically sits around $325.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Head of the 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
- Safety66
- Amenities38
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability49
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $770K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $325/wk
- Median HH Income
- $118K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.1%
- 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 Head of the Bay
Schools in zone for Head of the Bay
Children living in Head of the Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Cashmere High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2459 · decile 9
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Full Primary · roll 176 · decile 3
Aidanfield Christian School
Composite · roll 457 · decile 8
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Head of the 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 Head of the Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Kura o Ōhinetahi - Governors Bay
Full Primary · roll 93 · decile 10 · 3.4 km away
Head of the Bay Weather
Current conditions: 7.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.38 | 14.03 | 1.29 | 11.91 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.24 | 13.52 | 2.18 | 10.42 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.13 | 10.66 | 1.97 | 9.16 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.43 | 9.59 | 1.58 | 8.29 |
| 🍂 May | 14.37 | 6.94 | 1.72 | 6.1 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.47 | 6.72 | 2 | 5.39 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.55 | 4.66 | 2.88 | 6.16 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.41 | 4.43 | 1.58 | 7.61 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.37 | 6.32 | 2.05 | 8.93 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.25 | 7.57 | 1.94 | 10.42 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.44 | 9.76 | 1.91 | 11.48 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.51 | 12.39 | 2.16 | 10.98 |
Head of the Bay Community
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