- Est. Median Value
- $1.18M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $566/wk
- Safety Score
- 63/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 3.5°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~62 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Hobbs Bay
Is Hobbs Bay a good place to live?
Hobbs Bay is home to roughly 1,938 people across 0.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hobbs Bay scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 63/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Hobbs Bay has 5 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 $1.18M, and weekly rent typically sits around $566.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 3.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Hobbs 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
- Safety63
- Amenities59
- Schools93
- Housing Affordability32
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.18M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $566/wk
- Median HH Income
- $114K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.0%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Hobbs Bay?
- Hobbs Bay 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 Hobbs 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 Hobbs Bay?
- Hobbs Bay has 1,938 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Hobbs Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Hobbs Bay is $1.2M. Median weekly rent is $566/week.
- Where is Hobbs Bay?
- Hobbs Bay is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Hobbs Bay a good place to live?
- Hobbs Bay scores 51/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Hobbs Bay
Schools in zone for Hobbs Bay
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Hobbs Bay. 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 Hobbs 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 Hobbs Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wentworth College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 479 · 1.4 km away
Wentworth Primary
Full Primary · roll 155 · decile 10 · 1.4 km away
Gulf Harbour School
Contributing · roll 531 · decile 10 · 2.1 km away
Whangaparaoa School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 795 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
Whangaparaoa College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1923 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 12 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Wednesday 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.
Hobbs Bay Weather
Current conditions: 3.5°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.88 | 17.66 | 6.65 | 9.99 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.12 | 16.67 | 6.03 | 10.43 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.2 | 14.29 | 2.05 | 10.11 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.81 | 14.67 | 2.97 | 8.55 |
| 🍂 May | 17.21 | 12.09 | 3.58 | 7.82 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.79 | 10.91 | 3.28 | 7.42 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.75 | 9.53 | 4.57 | 7.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.87 | 8.41 | 2.25 | 8.17 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.61 | 10.77 | 3.05 | 9.35 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.85 | 11.8 | 3.21 | 10.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.54 | 12.85 | 3.01 | 11.04 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.44 | 15.55 | 3.37 | 11.37 |
Hobbs Bay Community
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