- Est. Median Value
- $1.07M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 82%
- Current Weather
- 3.3°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Lowry Bay
Is Lowry Bay a good place to live?
Lowry Bay is home to roughly 1,986 people across 1.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lowry Bay scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 82% green space.
Schools: Lowry Bay has 25 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 $1.07M, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 3.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lowry 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
- Safety71
- Amenities41
- Schools88
- Housing Affordability35
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.07M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $152K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -4.5%
- 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 Lowry Bay?
- Children living in Lowry Bay are in zone for Hutt Valley High School, St Oran's College, Muritai School, Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu), Hutt International Boys' School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Lowry 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 Lowry Bay?
- The postcode for Lowry Bay is 5013.
- What is the population of Lowry Bay?
- Lowry Bay has 1,986 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Lowry Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Lowry Bay is $1.1M. Median weekly rent is $550/week.
- Where is Lowry Bay?
- Lowry Bay is in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Lowry Bay a good place to live?
- Lowry Bay scores 62/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Lowry Bay
Schools in zone for Lowry Bay
Children living in Lowry Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hutt Valley High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1999 · decile 8
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Muritai School
Full Primary · roll 328 · decile 10
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Full Primary · roll 260 · decile 5
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lowry 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 Lowry Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wainuiomata Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 339 · decile 2 · 1.6 km away
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Contributing · roll 268 · decile 4 · 1.8 km away
Wainuiomata High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 717 · decile 4 · 1.9 km away
St Claudine Thevenet School
Full Primary · roll 184 · decile 3 · 2.1 km away
Fernlea School
Contributing · roll 192 · decile 4 · 2.2 km away
Gracefield School
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 5 · 2.6 km away
Wellesley College
Full Primary · roll 231 · decile 10 · 2.6 km away
Arakura School
Contributing · roll 141 · decile 2 · 2.9 km away
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Full Primary · roll 147 · decile 2 · 3.0 km away
Randwick School
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 3 · 3.0 km away
Wilford School
Full Primary · roll 204 · decile 5 · 4.0 km away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 4.0 km away
Wainuiomata Primary School
Contributing · roll 235 · decile 4 · 4.1 km away
Hutt Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 598 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Petone Central School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 5 · 4.5 km away
Waterloo School
Contributing · roll 507 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 835 · decile 7 · 4.6 km away
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Full Primary · roll 148 · decile 5 · 4.6 km away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Composite · roll 415 · decile 2 · 4.8 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Full Primary · roll 439 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & glass crate
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 10 August
Check your exact collection days on the Hutt City Council website →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Glass crate
Glass bottles and jars. Blue crate collected every second Monday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Hutt City Council.
Stay in Lowry Bay
Places to stay(1)
Lowry Bay Homestay B&B
Lowry Bay Weather
Current conditions: 3.3°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.26 | 14.8 | 2.29 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.23 | 14.74 | 3.39 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.17 | 12.51 | 2.94 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.14 | 11.52 | 4.57 | 7.86 |
| 🍂 May | 14.9 | 9.64 | 4.32 | 6.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.58 | 8.18 | 2.57 | 6.48 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.33 | 7.4 | 3.42 | 6.13 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.94 | 6.96 | 3.99 | 7.63 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.08 | 9.02 | 4.05 | 8.56 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.17 | 9.65 | 3.86 | 9.93 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.64 | 11.21 | 3.03 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19 | 13.59 | 3.17 | 10.41 |
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