- Est. Median Value
- $942K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 30/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 13.4°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~95 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Makaka Bay
Is Makaka Bay a good place to live?
Makaka Bay is home to roughly 1,149 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Makaka Bay scores 37 out of 100, with a safety score of 30/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Makaka 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 $942K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 13.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Makaka 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
- Safety30
- Amenities59
- Schools64
- Housing Affordability40
- Green space10
- Community22
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $942K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $98K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.1%
- 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 Makaka Bay?
- Children living in Makaka Bay are in zone for Green Bay High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Makaka 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 Makaka Bay?
- Makaka Bay has 1,149 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Makaka Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Makaka Bay is $942K. Median weekly rent is $400/week.
- Where is Makaka Bay?
- Makaka Bay is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Makaka Bay a good place to live?
- Makaka Bay scores 37/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Makaka Bay
Schools in zone for Makaka Bay
Children living in Makaka Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Green Bay High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1962 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Makaka 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 12 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Wednesday 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.
Makaka Bay Weather
Current conditions: 13.4°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.07 | 17.37 | 6.39 | 10.21 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.46 | 16.64 | 6.03 | 10.56 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.52 | 15.17 | 3.6 | 10.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.83 | 14.68 | 3.28 | 8.57 |
| 🍂 May | 16.27 | 12.36 | 5.19 | 7.65 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.89 | 10.87 | 3.42 | 7.27 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.75 | 9.89 | 4.81 | 7.32 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.63 | 9.12 | 3.36 | 8.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.29 | 11.35 | 4.76 | 9.36 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.32 | 11.85 | 3.99 | 10.34 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.64 | 13.29 | 3.66 | 11.22 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.33 | 15.59 | 4.34 | 11.35 |
Makaka Bay Community
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