- Est. Median Value
- $868K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 70/100
- Green Space
- 97%
- Current Weather
- 7.8°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~55 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in McCormacks Bay
Is McCormacks Bay a good place to live?
McCormacks Bay is home to roughly 3,903 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, McCormacks Bay scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 70/100 and 97% green space.
Schools: McCormacks Bay has 23 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 $868K, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether McCormacks 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
- Safety70
- Amenities38
- Schools77
- Housing Affordability43
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $868K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $126K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.4%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in McCormacks Bay
Schools in zone for McCormacks Bay
Children living in McCormacks 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
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa - Hagley College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2123 · decile 3
Te Aratai College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1277 · decile 3
Hillview Christian School
Composite · roll 545 · decile 7
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
Te Raekura Redcliffs School
Full Primary · roll 246 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in McCormacks 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 McCormacks Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Mt Pleasant School
Full Primary · roll 372 · decile 10 · 1.0 km away
Heathcote Valley School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 9 · 2.8 km away
Sumner School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 9 · 3.1 km away
Ngutuawa School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 3 · 3.2 km away
Tamariki School
Full Primary · roll 48 · decile 4 · 3.3 km away
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Full Primary · roll 176 · decile 3 · 3.4 km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 101 · decile 10 · 3.4 km away
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand
Specialist School · roll 99 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
South New Brighton School
Full Primary · roll 370 · decile 4 · 3.6 km away
Te Ahuwai Bromley School
Contributing · roll 356 · decile 3 · 4.0 km away
Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki
Full Primary · roll 108 · 4.1 km away
Te Waka Unua School
Full Primary · roll 485 · decile 2 · 4.6 km away
Kimihia Parents' College
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 4.6 km away
Lyttelton Primary School
Full Primary · roll 126 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue School
Contributing · roll 328 · decile 2 · 4.9 km away
McCormacks Bay Weather
Current conditions: 7.8°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.39 | 14 | 1.3 | 11.95 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.52 | 13.52 | 1.92 | 10.37 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.71 | 10.57 | 1.93 | 9.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.83 | 9.63 | 1.54 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 13.92 | 6.41 | 1.55 | 6.12 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12 | 6.42 | 1.82 | 5.44 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.07 | 4.3 | 2.58 | 6.19 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.82 | 4.02 | 1.48 | 7.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.75 | 6.16 | 2.11 | 8.9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.44 | 7.55 | 1.94 | 10.44 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.63 | 9.82 | 1.5 | 11.5 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.71 | 12.56 | 1.85 | 10.94 |
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