- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $560/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 14.3°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Island Bay
Is Island Bay a good place to live?
Island Bay is home to roughly 3,204 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Island Bay scores 48 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Island Bay has 28 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 $1.27M, and weekly rent typically sits around $560.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 14.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Island 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
- Safety60
- Amenities59
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability30
- Green space10
- Community89
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $560/wk
- Median HH Income
- $147K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.2%
- 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 Island Bay
Schools in zone for Island Bay
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Island Bay. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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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 Island Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Kauri Park School
Contributing · roll 352 · decile 7 · 0.8 km away
Birkenhead College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 489 · decile 6 · 1.4 km away
Birkdale Primary School
Contributing · roll 190 · decile 5 · 1.5 km away
Beach Haven School
Contributing · roll 416 · decile 4 · 1.7 km away
Birkdale Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 229 · decile 6 · 1.7 km away
Chelsea School
Contributing · roll 377 · decile 10 · 1.8 km away
Verran Primary School
Contributing · roll 208 · decile 8 · 2.2 km away
Birkdale North School
Contributing · roll 142 · decile 5 · 2.3 km away
Scott Point School
Full Primary · roll 885 · 2.7 km away
Windy Ridge School
Contributing · roll 196 · decile 7 · 2.8 km away
Birkenhead School
Contributing · roll 446 · decile 9 · 3.0 km away
Hobsonville Point Primary School
Full Primary · roll 677 · decile 9 · 3.0 km away
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1057 · decile 9 · 3.5 km away
Glenfield College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 762 · decile 6 · 3.9 km away
Northcote College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1618 · 3.9 km away
Willow Park School
Contributing · roll 614 · decile 4 · 4.0 km away
Greenhithe School
Contributing · roll 458 · decile 10 · 4.1 km away
Bayview School
Contributing · roll 382 · decile 7 · 4.3 km away
Peninsula Primary School
Contributing · roll 427 · decile 5 · 4.3 km away
Marlborough School
Contributing · roll 400 · decile 7 · 4.4 km away
St Mary's School (Northcote)
Contributing · roll 314 · 4.4 km away
Marina View School
Full Primary · roll 562 · decile 8 · 4.4 km away
Manuka Primary School
Contributing · roll 232 · decile 6 · 4.5 km away
Glenfield Primary School
Contributing · roll 295 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Hobsonville School
Full Primary · roll 477 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Northcote School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 403 · decile 9 · 4.7 km away
Te Atatu Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 416 · decile 6 · 4.8 km away
Glenfield Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 443 · decile 6 · 4.9 km away
Island Bay Weather
Current conditions: 14.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.75 | 16.8 | 6.53 | 10.12 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.91 | 15.59 | 5.73 | 10.39 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.84 | 13.37 | 2.22 | 10.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.54 | 13.63 | 3.45 | 8.49 |
| 🍂 May | 16.85 | 10.93 | 4.53 | 7.69 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.39 | 9.76 | 3.52 | 7.31 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.43 | 8.29 | 3.81 | 7.25 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.56 | 6.91 | 2.5 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.18 | 9.87 | 3.35 | 9.38 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.49 | 10.85 | 4.05 | 10.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.45 | 12.04 | 3.35 | 11.03 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.33 | 14.96 | 4.01 | 11.35 |
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