- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $600/wk
- Safety Score
- 66/100
- Green Space
- 24%
- Current Weather
- 9.6°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~59 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Island Bay
Is Island Bay a good place to live?
Island Bay is home to roughly 6,828 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Island Bay scores 73 out of 100, with a safety score of 66/100 and 24% green space.
Schools: Island Bay has 20 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 $1.10M, and weekly rent typically sits around $600.
Lifestyle: Island Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 9.6°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.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety66
- Amenities100
- Schools85
- Housing Affordability34
- Green space81
- Community67
- Transport100
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $600/wk
- Median HH Income
- $152K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -4.3%
- 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
Children living in Island Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Island 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 Island Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 10 · 1.2 km away
Island Bay School
Contributing · roll 324 · decile 10 · 1.4 km away
Owhiro Bay School
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 1.6 km away
Houghton Valley School
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 7 · 2.1 km away
Berhampore School
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 3 · 3.0 km away
Lyall Bay School
Contributing · roll 275 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
South Wellington Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 335 · decile 5 · 3.4 km away
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Rongotai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 719 · decile 4 · 3.8 km away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 208 · decile 6 · 3.8 km away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 5 · 3.9 km away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 337 · decile 7 · 4.2 km away
Newtown School
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 5 · 4.2 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · decile 8 · 4.3 km away
Scots College
Composite · roll 1171 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Kahurangi School
Full Primary · roll 259 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Full Primary · roll 368 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Kilbirnie School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Explore Island Bay
Things to do(5)
Island Bay Marine Education Centre
Island Bay Tennis & Squash Club
iPaint Ltd
Island Bay Bowling Club
Femke Koene Exercise Kinesiologist
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(2)
Unichem
Island Bay Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Island Bay
Places to eat & drink(27)
Blue Belle Cafe
Bay's takeway
Island Bay Bar
The Grocer's Shed
Betsy
Crown Indian
Coucou
Parla
Beach House & Kiosk
The Beach House and Kiosk
Hell Pizza
Parla - Island Bay
Crown Indian Takeaway & Restaurant
Fu Xian Takeaway
Aroma Coffee
Double Vision Brewing - DUB HUB Island Bay
Salt & Batter
Salt and Batter, Island Bay
The Original Thai
Patrisha's Pies
Floyds Cafe
Burger Wisconsin
Cloister Cafe
Bay's Takeaway
Original Thai Restaurant
The Blue Belle Cafe
The Sweetest Thing
Tradies & Services in Island Bay
Tradies & services(10)
Curious Minds Early Learning Island Bay
Freedom Cleaning
iPaint Ltd
Island Bay After School Care
Island Bay Glass
Island Bay Kindergarten
Kelly Club Island Bay
South End Motors
Tom lemon joinery
True Landscaping
Shops in Island Bay
Shops(5)
Affordable Glass
LiquorLand
New World Island Bay
Thirsty liquor island bay
Wellington Moisture Barriers
Beauty & Fitness in Island Bay
Beauty & fitness(13)
Alice V Conway
Femke Koene Exercise Kinesiologist
Hair Designer Studio & Beauty Services
Hairloom Hair Design
Hairwaves Studio
iPaint Ltd
Island Bay barbers
Island Bay Bowling Club
Island Bay Tennis & Squash Club
Karleto's Barbershop
PHOENIX Hair
Phoenix Hair and Lashes
Shannon Maree Beauty
Professional Services in Island Bay
Professional services(5)
Bunkhouse Graphic Design
Digital Ninja
Fi Becker Celebrant
Handyman Horgan
Sell Global (GoSellGlobal.com)
Island Bay Weather
Current conditions: 9.6°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.42 | 15.42 | 1.73 | 11.39 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.96 | 15.55 | 2.25 | 10.85 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.13 | 13.47 | 1.69 | 10.1 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.94 | 12.58 | 4.03 | 7.91 |
| 🍂 May | 14.88 | 10.86 | 3.52 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.53 | 9.53 | 2.74 | 6.58 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.43 | 8.49 | 2.69 | 6.23 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.08 | 8.29 | 2.63 | 7.74 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.02 | 10.04 | 2.88 | 8.65 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.96 | 10.61 | 2.72 | 10.05 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.29 | 12 | 1.67 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.42 | 14.04 | 2.47 | 10.94 |
Island Bay Community
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