- Est. Median Value
- $943K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 63/100
- Green Space
- 94%
- Current Weather
- 2.5°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~62 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Māhina Bay
Is Māhina Bay a good place to live?
Māhina Bay is home to roughly 127 people across 1.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Māhina Bay scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 63/100 and 94% green space.
Schools: Māhina Bay has 16 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 $943K, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Māhina 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
- Safety63
- Amenities10
- Schools88
- Housing Affordability40
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $943K
- 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 Māhina Bay?
- Children living in Māhina 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 Māhina 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 Māhina Bay?
- The postcode for Māhina Bay is 5013.
- What is the population of Māhina Bay?
- Māhina Bay has 127 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Māhina Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Māhina Bay is $943K. Median weekly rent is $550/week.
- Where is Māhina Bay?
- Māhina Bay is in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Māhina Bay a good place to live?
- Māhina Bay scores 54/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Māhina Bay
Schools in zone for Māhina Bay
Children living in Māhina 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 Māhina 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 Māhina Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wellesley College
Full Primary · roll 231 · decile 10 · 1.0 km away
Fernlea School
Contributing · roll 192 · decile 4 · 2.4 km away
Wainuiomata Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 339 · decile 2 · 2.7 km away
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Contributing · roll 268 · decile 4 · 2.7 km away
St Claudine Thevenet School
Full Primary · roll 184 · decile 3 · 2.8 km away
Wainuiomata High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 717 · decile 4 · 3.0 km away
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Full Primary · roll 147 · decile 2 · 3.8 km away
Wainuiomata Primary School
Contributing · roll 235 · decile 4 · 3.9 km away
Arakura School
Contributing · roll 141 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
Gracefield School
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 5 · 4.3 km away
Randwick School
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 3 · 4.5 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.
Tradies & Services in Māhina Bay
Tradies & services(1)
Practical and Posh
Beauty & Fitness in Māhina Bay
Beauty & fitness(1)
Nitsy Pixies Wellington - head lice treatment for nits
Stay in Māhina Bay
Places to stay(1)
Seaview Holiday Home
Māhina Bay Weather
Current conditions: 2.5°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.81 | 14.36 | 2.29 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.78 | 14.3 | 3.39 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.72 | 12.06 | 2.94 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.69 | 11.07 | 4.57 | 7.86 |
| 🍂 May | 14.45 | 9.2 | 4.32 | 6.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.12 | 7.74 | 2.57 | 6.48 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.89 | 6.93 | 3.42 | 6.13 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.48 | 6.51 | 3.99 | 7.63 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.65 | 8.56 | 4.05 | 8.56 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.72 | 9.19 | 3.86 | 9.93 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.19 | 10.76 | 3.03 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.55 | 13.14 | 3.17 | 10.41 |
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