- Est. Median Value
- $917K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 12.7°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
clear sky
Living in Magnet Bay
Is Magnet Bay a good place to live?
Magnet Bay is home to roughly 1,287 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Magnet Bay scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Magnet Bay has 5 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 $917K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 12.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Magnet 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
- Safety61
- Amenities38
- Schools82
- Housing Affordability41
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $917K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $85K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.3%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Magnet Bay?
- Children living in Magnet Bay are in zone for Christchurch Adventist School, Villa Maria College, Middleton Grange School, Lincoln High School, Aidanfield Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Magnet 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 Magnet Bay?
- Magnet Bay has 1,287 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Magnet Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Magnet Bay is $917K. Median weekly rent is $300/week.
- Where is Magnet Bay?
- Magnet Bay is in Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Magnet Bay a good place to live?
- Magnet Bay scores 46/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Magnet Bay
Schools in zone for Magnet Bay
Children living in Magnet Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Lincoln High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1436 · decile 7
Aidanfield Christian School
Composite · roll 457 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Magnet 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.
Magnet Bay Weather
Current conditions: 12.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.7 | 14.05 | 1.51 | 12.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.19 | 13.71 | 3.04 | 10.65 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.47 | 11.28 | 2.7 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.05 | 10.22 | 2.05 | 8.4 |
| 🍂 May | 14 | 8.14 | 2.64 | 6.09 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.46 | 7.65 | 2.44 | 5.67 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.2 | 5.92 | 5.24 | 5.72 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.08 | 5.35 | 2.51 | 7.61 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.63 | 7.48 | 2.24 | 8.82 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.11 | 8.31 | 1.9 | 10.68 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.38 | 9.83 | 2.53 | 11.44 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.61 | 12.47 | 3.06 | 11.31 |
Magnet Bay Community
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