- Est. Median Value
- $866K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 54/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 9.6°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~71 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Ocean Beach
Is Ocean Beach a good place to live?
Ocean Beach is home to roughly 1,539 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ocean Beach scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 54/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: Ocean Beach 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 $866K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Ocean Beach has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ocean Beach 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
- Safety54
- Amenities10
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability43
- Green space42
- Community89
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $866K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $105K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.6%
- 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 Ocean Beach
Schools in zone for Ocean Beach
Children living in Ocean Beach have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 185 · decile 2
Havelock North High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1168 · decile 9
Iona College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 341 · decile 10
Woodford House
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 382 · decile 9
St John's College (Hastings)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 404 · decile 4
Lindisfarne College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 567 · decile 9
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Composite · roll 279 · decile 6
Havelock North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 521 · decile 10
Hastings Christian School
Composite · roll 329 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ocean Beach. 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.
Eat & Drink in Ocean Beach
Places to eat & drink(2)
Ocean Beach Ice Cream
Thecreamofthecropnz
Ocean Beach Weather
Current conditions: 9.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.43 | 15.14 | 5.29 | 10.2 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.81 | 14.54 | 4 | 10.38 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.05 | 11.67 | 1.42 | 10.41 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.58 | 11.09 | 1.54 | 8.53 |
| 🍂 May | 14.71 | 8.67 | 2.36 | 8.07 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.13 | 8.04 | 4.88 | 6.34 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.33 | 5.68 | 2.41 | 6.45 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.52 | 4.86 | 1.36 | 8.52 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.41 | 7.3 | 2.5 | 9.3 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.71 | 8.92 | 1.9 | 10.69 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.8 | 10.8 | 2.3 | 10.19 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.19 | 14.03 | 3.08 | 10.75 |
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