- Est. Median Value
- $1.18M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $650/wk
- Safety Score
- 51/100
- Green Space
- 6%
- Current Weather
- 15.6ยฐC
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~74 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Mechanics Bay
Is Mechanics Bay a good place to live?
Mechanics Bay is home to roughly 3,276 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mechanics Bay scores 40 out of 100, with a safety score of 51/100 and 6% green space.
Schools: Mechanics Bay has 57 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 $1.18M, and weekly rent typically sits around $650.
Lifestyle: Mechanics Bay has cafรฉs, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 15.6ยฐC. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mechanics Bay is right for you depends on what youโre 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
- Safety51
- Amenities10
- Schools86
- Housing Affordability32
- Green space18
- Community67
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.18M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $650/wk
- Median HH Income
- $160K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.8%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
โ 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 Mechanics Bay
Schools in zone for Mechanics Bay
Children living in Mechanics Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Parnell School
Full Primary ยท roll 518 ยท decile 8
Auckland Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 2779
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 2319 ยท decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Mechanics 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 โ confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Mechanics Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Crimson Global Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 67 ยท 0.6 km away
ACG Parnell College
Composite ยท roll 1984 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.1 km away
Devonport Primary School
Contributing ยท roll 223 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.3 km away
Victoria Avenue School
Contributing ยท roll 392 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.3 km away
Saint Kentigern Boys' School
Full Primary ยท roll 660 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.3 km away
Baradene College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 1528 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.4 km away
Stanley Bay School
Contributing ยท roll 166 ยท decile 9 ยท 2.4 km away
Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท 2.4 km away
Saint Kentigern Girls' School
Full Primary ยท roll 389 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.5 km away
St Leo's Catholic School (Devonport)
Contributing ยท roll 54 ยท decile 7 ยท 2.5 km away
UP International College New Zealand
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 348 ยท 2.5 km away
The BUSY School NZ
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 105 ยท 2.5 km away
Orakei School
Full Primary ยท roll 235 ยท decile 4 ยท 2.7 km away
Aotearoa Infinite Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท 2.7 km away
City 0-10
Composite ยท 2.7 km away
St Peter's College (Epsom)
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 1324 ยท 2.8 km away
Newmarket School
Contributing ยท roll 241 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.9 km away
Northern Health School
Specialist School ยท roll 2 ยท 3.0 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)
Contributing ยท roll 221 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.0 km away
Ecole Francaise Internationale Auckland
Contributing ยท roll 64 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.1 km away
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1197 ยท decile 4 ยท 3.2 km away
Freemans Bay School
Contributing ยท roll 590 ยท decile 6 ยท 3.2 km away
St Joseph's School (Orakei)
Contributing ยท roll 22 ยท decile 6 ยท 3.4 km away
St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 1000 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.6 km away
Newton Central School
Contributing ยท roll 300 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.6 km away
Vauxhall School
Contributing ยท roll 158 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.6 km away
Diocesan School For Girls
Composite ยท roll 1723 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.7 km away
King's School (Remuera)
Full Primary ยท roll 760 ยท 3.7 km away
Dilworth School
Composite ยท roll 517 ยท decile 6 ยท 3.8 km away
Remuera School
Contributing ยท roll 562 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.9 km away
Ficino School
Full Primary ยท roll 143 ยท decile 9 ยท 3.9 km away
Kadimah School
Full Primary ยท roll 134 ยท decile 9 ยท 4.0 km away
Bayswater School
Contributing ยท roll 114 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.1 km away
Meadowbank School
Contributing ยท roll 755 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.2 km away
Mt Eden Normal School
Contributing ยท roll 557 ยท decile 9 ยท 4.3 km away
Ponsonby Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 589 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.3 km away
Kohimarama School
Full Primary ยท roll 466 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.4 km away
Mt Carmel School (Meadowbank)
Contributing ยท roll 200 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.4 km away
Ponsonby Primary School
Contributing ยท roll 298 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.4 km away
Richmond Road School
Contributing ยท roll 276 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.4 km away
St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 392 ยท 4.5 km away
Belmont School (Auckland)
Contributing ยท roll 412 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.5 km away
Kลwhai Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 548 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.5 km away
Remuera Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 879 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.5 km away
St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
Composite ยท roll 1640 ยท 4.6 km away
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
Contributing ยท roll 116 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.6 km away
Totara Point School
Contributing ยท decile 10 ยท 4.6 km away
Kohia Terrace School
Full Primary ยท roll 364 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.6 km away
Auckland Normal Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 687 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.7 km away
Eden Campus
Teen Parent Unit ยท 4.7 km away
Selwyn College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1592 ยท decile 3 ยท 4.8 km away
Belmont Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 617 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.8 km away
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
Full Primary ยท roll 72 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.8 km away
Hauraki School
Contributing ยท roll 496 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.9 km away
Explore Mechanics Bay
Things to do(1)
Surf Life Saving Northern Region
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area havenโt been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area havenโt been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Mechanics Bay
Tradies & services(1)
Fizzy Cleaning
Shops in Mechanics Bay
Shops(1)
Grace Auckland
Beauty & Fitness in Mechanics Bay
Beauty & fitness(1)
Surf Life Saving Northern Region
Professional Services in Mechanics Bay
Professional services(1)
Proaid - Management by Dayan Eager
Mechanics Bay Weather
Current conditions: 15.6ยฐC, overcast clouds
| Month | High (ยฐC) | Low (ยฐC) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Jan | 22.61 | 17.76 | 6.32 | 10.08 |
| โ๏ธ Feb | 22.57 | 16.84 | 6.05 | 10.35 |
| ๐ Mar | 20.69 | 14.66 | 2.78 | 10.13 |
| ๐ Apr | 19.55 | 14.69 | 3.62 | 8.63 |
| ๐ May | 16.88 | 12.06 | 4.11 | 7.62 |
| โ๏ธ Jun | 15.49 | 10.81 | 3.47 | 7.25 |
| โ๏ธ Jul | 14.39 | 9.24 | 3.5 | 7.33 |
| โ๏ธ Aug | 14.41 | 8.03 | 2.32 | 8.13 |
| ๐ธ Sep | 16.01 | 10.88 | 3.1 | 9.39 |
| ๐ธ Oct | 17.2 | 11.9 | 3.51 | 10.26 |
| ๐ธ Nov | 19.2 | 13.08 | 3.57 | 10.99 |
| โ๏ธ Dec | 21.95 | 16.04 | 3.73 | 11.41 |
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