- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $570/wk
- Safety Score
- 87/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 7.9°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~38 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Magazine Bay
Is Magazine Bay a good place to live?
Magazine Bay is home to roughly 2,553 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Magazine Bay scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 87/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Magazine 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 $1.33M, and weekly rent typically sits around $570.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Magazine 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
- Safety87
- Amenities59
- Schools77
- Housing Affordability28
- Green space10
- Community100
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $570/wk
- Median HH Income
- $149K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.8%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Magazine Bay?
- Magazine Bay is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.
- How do I check my school zone in Magazine 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 population of Magazine Bay?
- Magazine Bay has 2,553 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Magazine Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Magazine Bay is $1.3M. Median weekly rent is $570/week.
- Where is Magazine Bay?
- Magazine Bay is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Magazine Bay a good place to live?
- Magazine Bay scores 56/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Magazine Bay
Schools in zone for Magazine Bay
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Magazine Bay. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Magazine 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 Magazine Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Maraetai Beach School
Full Primary · roll 427 · decile 10 · 1.9 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Friday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Friday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 7 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Friday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Friday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Friday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Magazine Bay Weather
Current conditions: 7.9°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.96 | 17.43 | 7.9 | 9.73 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.81 | 16.37 | 5.33 | 10.32 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.68 | 14.12 | 2.66 | 10.04 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.66 | 14.33 | 3.46 | 8.64 |
| 🍂 May | 16.94 | 11.81 | 4.87 | 7.44 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.52 | 10.53 | 3.21 | 7.45 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.36 | 9.03 | 3.38 | 7.34 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.37 | 7.96 | 3.07 | 8.03 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.06 | 10.72 | 4.49 | 9.42 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.37 | 11.73 | 3.76 | 10.17 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.01 | 12.89 | 3.5 | 10.82 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.78 | 15.63 | 4.54 | 11.25 |
Magazine Bay Community
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