- Est. Median Value
- $1.15M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $530/wk
- Safety Score
- 59/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 9.8°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
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Living in Kau Bay
Is Kau Bay a good place to live?
Kau Bay is home to roughly 1,470 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kau Bay scores 42 out of 100, with a safety score of 59/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Kau Bay has 34 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 $1.15M, and weekly rent typically sits around $530.
Lifestyle: Kau Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kau 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
- Safety59
- Amenities10
- Schools85
- Housing Affordability33
- Green space10
- Community89
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.15M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $530/wk
- Median HH Income
- $124K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.0%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Kau Bay
Schools in zone for Kau Bay
Children living in Kau 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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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Kau Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Miramar North School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 7 · 2.0 km away
Roseneath School
Full Primary · roll 73 · decile 9 · 2.4 km away
Hataitai School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Worser Bay School
Contributing · roll 109 · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
Miramar Central School
Contributing · roll 165 · decile 5 · 3.2 km away
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Full Primary · roll 175 · decile 5 · 3.5 km away
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Composite · roll 175 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
Kilbirnie School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 10 · 3.9 km away
Clyde Quay School
Full Primary · roll 213 · decile 10 · 4.0 km away
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Full Primary · roll 37 · decile 8 · 4.1 km away
Wellington East Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1014 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Central Regional Health School
Specialist School · roll 23 · 4.2 km away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 337 · decile 7 · 4.2 km away
Wellington Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1427 · decile 8 · 4.4 km away
Seatoun School
Full Primary · roll 367 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Full Primary · roll 136 · decile 10 · 4.4 km away
Queen Margaret College
Composite · roll 755 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Full Primary · roll 287 · decile 6 · 4.5 km away
Thorndon School
Full Primary · roll 270 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Wellington College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1941 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
Rongotai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 719 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
Scots College
Composite · roll 1171 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 5 · 4.6 km away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 208 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Correspondence School · roll 8517 · 4.7 km away
Kahurangi School
Full Primary · roll 259 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Te Ara
Activity Centre · 4.7 km away
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 562 · decile 8 · 4.8 km away
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Full Primary · roll 228 · decile 8 · 4.8 km away
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1639 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Full Primary · roll 71 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 5 · 4.9 km away
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Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
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Beauty & Fitness in Kau Bay
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Kau Bay Weather
Current conditions: 9.8°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.36 | 14.9 | 2.29 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.33 | 14.84 | 3.39 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.27 | 12.61 | 2.94 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.25 | 11.62 | 4.57 | 7.86 |
| 🍂 May | 15 | 9.74 | 4.32 | 6.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.68 | 8.29 | 2.57 | 6.48 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.43 | 7.5 | 3.42 | 6.13 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.04 | 7.06 | 3.99 | 7.63 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.18 | 9.12 | 4.05 | 8.56 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.27 | 9.75 | 3.86 | 9.93 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.74 | 11.31 | 3.03 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.1 | 13.69 | 3.17 | 10.41 |
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