- Est. Median Value
- $770K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $480/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 2.9°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Mechanics Bay
Is Mechanics Bay a good place to live?
Mechanics Bay is home to roughly 3,411 people across 0.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mechanics Bay scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Mechanics Bay has 9 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 $770K, and weekly rent typically sits around $480.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mechanics 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
- Safety71
- Amenities38
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability49
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $770K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $480/wk
- Median HH Income
- $121K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.1%
- 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 Mechanics Bay?
- Children living in Mechanics Bay are in zone for Christchurch Adventist School, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Middleton Grange School, Hillview Christian School, Marian College, St Anne's School (Woolston). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Mechanics 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 Mechanics Bay?
- The postcode for Mechanics Bay is 8081.
- What is the population of Mechanics Bay?
- Mechanics Bay has 3,411 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Mechanics Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Mechanics Bay is $770K. Median weekly rent is $480/week.
- Where is Mechanics Bay?
- Mechanics Bay is in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Mechanics Bay a good place to live?
- Mechanics Bay scores 50/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
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.
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
Hillview Christian School
Composite · roll 545 · decile 7
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Full Primary · roll 176 · decile 3
Check your school zone
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 — 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).
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand
Specialist School · roll 99 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 101 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
Sumner School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 9 · 3.8 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 10 August
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Monday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Christchurch City Council.
Mechanics Bay Weather
Current conditions: 2.9°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.71 | 14.46 | 1.5 | 11.99 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.91 | 14.04 | 2.18 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.28 | 11.33 | 2 | 9.25 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.44 | 10.43 | 1.66 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 13.97 | 7.98 | 1.61 | 6.2 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.17 | 7.73 | 2.45 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.28 | 5.87 | 3.38 | 6.15 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.71 | 5.33 | 1.54 | 7.65 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.28 | 7.14 | 1.99 | 8.99 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.04 | 8.56 | 1.85 | 10.55 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.04 | 10.25 | 1.83 | 11.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.09 | 12.92 | 2.15 | 11.15 |
Mechanics Bay Community
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