- Est. Median Value
- $803K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 11.7°C
- Median Age
- 54 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Inainatū / Pile Bay
Is Inainatū / Pile Bay a good place to live?
Inainatū / Pile Bay is home to roughly 1,608 people across 0.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Inainatū / Pile Bay scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Inainatū / Pile Bay has 10 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 $803K, and weekly rent typically sits around $380.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Inainatū / Pile 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
- Safety61
- Amenities38
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability47
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $803K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.7%
- 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 Inainatū / Pile Bay?
- Children living in Inainatū / Pile Bay are in zone for Christchurch Adventist School, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Middleton Grange School, Cashmere High School, Marian College, St Anne's School (Woolston), Aidanfield Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Inainatū / Pile 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 Inainatū / Pile Bay?
- The postcode for Inainatū / Pile Bay is 8972.
- What is the population of Inainatū / Pile Bay?
- Inainatū / Pile Bay has 1,608 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Inainatū / Pile Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Inainatū / Pile Bay is $803K. Median weekly rent is $380/week.
- Where is Inainatū / Pile Bay?
- Inainatū / Pile Bay is in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Inainatū / Pile Bay a good place to live?
- Inainatū / Pile Bay scores 47/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Inainatū / Pile Bay
Schools in zone for Inainatū / Pile Bay
Children living in Inainatū / Pile 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
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Inainatū / Pile 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 Inainatū / Pile Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Diamond Harbour School
Full Primary · roll 108 · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
Lyttelton Primary School
Full Primary · roll 126 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand
Specialist School · roll 99 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
Inainatū / Pile Bay uses different waste collection arrangements — kerbside bins may not be available at all addresses in this area.
Inainatū / Pile Bay Weather
Current conditions: 11.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.71 | 14.46 | 1.5 | 11.99 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.91 | 14.04 | 2.18 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.28 | 11.33 | 2 | 9.25 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.44 | 10.43 | 1.66 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 13.97 | 7.98 | 1.61 | 6.2 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.17 | 7.73 | 2.45 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.28 | 5.87 | 3.38 | 6.15 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.71 | 5.33 | 1.54 | 7.65 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.28 | 7.14 | 1.99 | 8.99 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.04 | 8.56 | 1.85 | 10.55 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.04 | 10.25 | 1.83 | 11.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.09 | 12.92 | 2.15 | 11.15 |
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