- Est. Median Value
- $801K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $310/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 6.3°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
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Living in Open Bay
Is Open Bay a good place to live?
Open Bay is home to roughly 2,337 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Open Bay scores 39 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Open Bay has 14 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 $801K, and weekly rent typically sits around $310.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Open 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
- Safety60
- Amenities41
- Schools56
- Housing Affordability47
- Green space10
- Community22
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $801K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $310/wk
- Median HH Income
- $101K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.3%
- 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 Open Bay?
- Children living in Open Bay are in zone for Mana College, Hutt International Boys' School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Open 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 Open Bay?
- Open Bay has 2,337 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Open Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Open Bay is $801K. Median weekly rent is $310/week.
- Where is Open Bay?
- Open Bay is in Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Open Bay a good place to live?
- Open Bay scores 39/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Open Bay
Schools in zone for Open Bay
Children living in Open Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Mana College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 520 · decile 2
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Open 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 Open Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
Specialist School · roll 152 · decile 5 · 2.5 km away
Ngati Toa School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 3 · 2.9 km away
Porirua School
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 2 · 3.0 km away
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Contributing · roll 16 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
Titahi Bay School
Contributing · roll 361 · decile 4 · 3.4 km away
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 169 · decile 4 · 3.5 km away
Bishop Viard College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 390 · decile 4 · 3.8 km away
Wellington S D A School
Full Primary · roll 106 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
Titahi Bay North School
Full Primary · roll 118 · decile 2 · 4.1 km away
Porirua Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 4.2 km away
Aotea College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1375 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Porirua East School
Contributing · roll 141 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
Open Bay Weather
Current conditions: 6.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.84 | 14.37 | 2.25 | 11.33 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.78 | 14.31 | 3.15 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.73 | 12.06 | 2.66 | 10.19 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.83 | 11.07 | 4.59 | 7.91 |
| 🍂 May | 14.62 | 9.09 | 4.63 | 7.03 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.3 | 7.48 | 2.52 | 6.63 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.03 | 6.87 | 3.18 | 6.21 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.66 | 6.68 | 3.99 | 7.73 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.78 | 8.65 | 3.92 | 8.77 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.88 | 9.15 | 3.75 | 10.19 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.18 | 10.82 | 3.01 | 10.97 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.37 | 13.23 | 3.07 | 10.59 |
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