- Est. Median Value
- $690K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $420/wk
- Safety Score
- 64/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 12.6°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~61 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Kowharewa Bay
Is Kowharewa Bay a good place to live?
Kowharewa Bay is home to roughly 1,173 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kowharewa Bay scores 40 out of 100, with a safety score of 64/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Kowharewa Bay has 1 school 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 $690K, and weekly rent typically sits around $420.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 12.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kowharewa 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
- Safety64
- Amenities28
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability54
- Green space10
- Community33
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $690K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $420/wk
- Median HH Income
- $83K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.8%
- 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 Kowharewa Bay
Schools in zone for Kowharewa Bay
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Kowharewa 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 Kowharewa Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Ngunguru School
Full Primary · roll 221 · decile 7 · 1.9 km away
Kowharewa Bay Weather
Current conditions: 12.6°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.79 | 17.65 | 6.68 | 10.09 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.18 | 16.7 | 6.19 | 10.49 |
| 🍂 Mar | 22.13 | 14.49 | 0.97 | 10.27 |
| 🍂 Apr | 20.39 | 15.01 | 4.73 | 8.15 |
| 🍂 May | 17.72 | 12.75 | 4.08 | 8.1 |
| ❄️ Jun | 16.2 | 11.17 | 4.52 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Jul | 15.36 | 10.08 | 4.25 | 7.67 |
| ❄️ Aug | 15.31 | 8.99 | 2.67 | 8.03 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.29 | 10.85 | 2.33 | 9.36 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.15 | 12 | 4.32 | 10.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.87 | 12.77 | 2.8 | 11.05 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.7 | 15.91 | 3.41 | 11.02 |
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