- Est. Median Value
- $1.49M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 65%
- Current Weather
- 12.0°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Opito Bay
Is Opito Bay a good place to live?
Opito Bay is home to roughly 2,079 people across 18.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Opito Bay scores 40 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 65% green space.
Schools: Opito Bay has 1 school 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 $1.49M, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Opito Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 12.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Opito 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.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety58
- Amenities10
- Schools48
- Housing Affordability25
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.49M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $65K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +29.1%
- 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 Opito Bay?
- Children living in Opito Bay are in zone for Te Rerenga School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Opito 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 Opito Bay?
- The postcode for Opito Bay is 3592.
- What is the population of Opito Bay?
- Opito Bay has 2,079 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Opito Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Opito Bay is $1.5M. Median weekly rent is $350/week.
- Where is Opito Bay?
- Opito Bay is in Thames-Coromandel, Waikato, New Zealand.
- Is Opito Bay a good place to live?
- Opito Bay scores 40/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Opito Bay
Schools in zone for Opito Bay
Children living in Opito Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Te Rerenga School
Full Primary · roll 115 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Opito 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.
Eat & Drink in Opito Bay
Places to eat & drink(1)
Opito Sands
Tradies & Services in Opito Bay
Tradies & services(1)
Coromandel Peninsula Building Inspections
Shops in Opito Bay
Shops(1)
Opito Bay Salt Company
Stay in Opito Bay
Places to stay(2)
Leighton Lodge
Kūaotunu & Opito Bay Holiday Houses
Opito Bay Weather
Current conditions: 12.0°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.27 | 17.87 | 7.22 | 9.95 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.57 | 17.17 | 7.8 | 10.42 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.16 | 15.31 | 1.6 | 10.54 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.62 | 15.24 | 3.25 | 8.72 |
| 🍂 May | 17.13 | 12.58 | 4.35 | 8.12 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.68 | 11.76 | 5.31 | 7.39 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.82 | 9.49 | 3.46 | 7.61 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.65 | 8.29 | 2.12 | 8.41 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.58 | 11.06 | 3.3 | 9.81 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.56 | 12.15 | 3.19 | 10.3 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.68 | 13.21 | 2.43 | 11.02 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.35 | 15.9 | 3.75 | 11.8 |
Opito Bay Community
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