- Est. Median Value
- $1.57M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $730/wk
- Safety Score
- 65/100
- Green Space
- 34%
- Current Weather
- 11.5ยฐC
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~60 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Oriental Bay
Is Oriental Bay a good place to live?
Oriental Bay is home to roughly 1,350 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Oriental Bay scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 65/100 and 34% green space.
Schools: Oriental Bay has 53 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 $1.57M, and weekly rent typically sits around $730.
Lifestyle: Oriental Bay has cafรฉs, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 11.5ยฐC. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Oriental 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
- Safety65
- Amenities64
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability24
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport90
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.57M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $730/wk
- Median HH Income
- $150K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.8%
- 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 Oriental Bay
Schools in zone for Oriental Bay
Children living in Oriental Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 653 ยท decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Oriental 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 Oriental Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Clyde Quay School
Full Primary ยท roll 213 ยท decile 10 ยท 0.9 km away
Roseneath School
Full Primary ยท roll 73 ยท decile 9 ยท 0.9 km away
Central Regional Health School
Specialist School ยท roll 23 ยท 1.0 km away
Hataitai School
Full Primary ยท roll 214 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.0 km away
Wellington East Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1014 ยท decile 8 ยท 1.4 km away
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Full Primary ยท roll 287 ยท decile 6 ยท 1.4 km away
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Full Primary ยท roll 136 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.4 km away
Wellington College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1941 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.7 km away
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1639 ยท decile 9 ยท 1.8 km away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Full Primary ยท roll 71 ยท decile 8 ยท 1.9 km away
Kilbirnie School
Contributing ยท roll 204 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.9 km away
Wellington Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1427 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.0 km away
Te Aro School
Full Primary ยท roll 210 ยท decile 4 ยท 2.0 km away
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Full Primary ยท roll 228 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.2 km away
Thorndon School
Full Primary ยท roll 270 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.2 km away
Queen Margaret College
Composite ยท roll 755 ยท decile 9 ยท 2.3 km away
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 562 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.3 km away
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Correspondence School ยท roll 8517 ยท 2.3 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Full Primary ยท roll 215 ยท decile 5 ยท 2.4 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 725 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.5 km away
Newtown School
Contributing ยท roll 310 ยท decile 4 ยท 2.5 km away
Kelburn Normal School
Full Primary ยท roll 270 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.6 km away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 337 ยท decile 7 ยท 2.7 km away
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Full Primary ยท roll 368 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.8 km away
Miramar North School
Contributing ยท roll 227 ยท decile 7 ยท 2.9 km away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Full Primary ยท roll 128 ยท decile 5 ยท 2.9 km away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 208 ยท decile 6 ยท 3.0 km away
Northland School
Full Primary ยท roll 214 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.0 km away
South Wellington Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 335 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.2 km away
Miramar Central School
Contributing ยท roll 165 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.4 km away
Rongotai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 719 ยท decile 4 ยท 3.5 km away
Altum Academy
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท 3.5 km away
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Full Primary ยท roll 214 ยท decile 9 ยท 3.6 km away
Berhampore School
Contributing ยท roll 264 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.7 km away
Lyall Bay School
Contributing ยท roll 275 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.7 km away
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Full Primary ยท roll 175 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.7 km away
Worser Bay School
Contributing ยท roll 109 ยท decile 9 ยท 3.7 km away
Te Ara
Activity Centre ยท 3.7 km away
Wadestown School
Full Primary ยท roll 243 ยท decile 9 ยท 3.8 km away
ลtari School
Full Primary ยท roll 193 ยท decile 9 ยท 4.0 km away
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Composite ยท roll 394 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.2 km away
Crofton Downs Primary School
Contributing ยท roll 154 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.3 km away
Karori Normal School
Full Primary ยท roll 590 ยท decile 9 ยท 4.3 km away
Scots College
Composite ยท roll 1171 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.5 km away
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Composite ยท roll 175 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.6 km away
St Benedict's School (Khandallah)
Full Primary ยท roll 209 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.6 km away
Kahurangi School
Full Primary ยท roll 259 ยท decile 3 ยท 4.7 km away
Cashmere Avenue School
Contributing ยท roll 302 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.8 km away
Houghton Valley School
Contributing ยท roll 201 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.8 km away
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Full Primary ยท roll 37 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.8 km away
Ngaio School
Contributing ยท roll 271 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.9 km away
St Teresa's School (Karori)
Full Primary ยท roll 125 ยท decile 10 ยท 5.0 km away
Explore Oriental Bay
Things to do(2)
Club Active
The start of Southern Walkway
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area havenโt been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area havenโt been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Oriental Bay
Places to eat & drink(22)
Pomelo
Gelissimo
Beach Babylon
Bernie's on the Bay
Lola Stays
Coene's
Aye! Empanadas Argentinas
Beach Babylon
Pomelo Kitchen and Bar
Ohtel Wellington
Martin Bosley's
Blackferncafe Orientalbay
The Tug Boat on the Bay
Boat Cafรฉ
Carrello del Gelato
Coene's Bar & Eatery
One80 restaurant
Sophias Real Fruit Ice Cream
One80 Restaurant and Lounge Bar
Vista Cafe
Gelissimo@Freyberg
One80ยฐ Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
Beauty & Fitness in Oriental Bay
Beauty & fitness(3)
Caci Oriental Bay
Club Active
WhipLash
Professional Services in Oriental Bay
Professional services(4)
Abbott Kavanagh Rolle
Five Plus Accounting
Hemisphere
Le Tans Photography
Stay in Oriental Bay
Places to stay(3)
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
Bay Plaza Hotel
Raffaele Hotel
Oriental Bay Weather
Current conditions: 11.5ยฐC, overcast clouds
| Month | High (ยฐC) | Low (ยฐC) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Jan | 20.42 | 15.42 | 1.73 | 11.39 |
| โ๏ธ Feb | 19.96 | 15.55 | 2.25 | 10.85 |
| ๐ Mar | 18.13 | 13.47 | 1.69 | 10.1 |
| ๐ Apr | 16.94 | 12.58 | 4.03 | 7.91 |
| ๐ May | 14.88 | 10.86 | 3.52 | 6.98 |
| โ๏ธ Jun | 13.53 | 9.53 | 2.74 | 6.58 |
| โ๏ธ Jul | 12.43 | 8.49 | 2.69 | 6.23 |
| โ๏ธ Aug | 12.08 | 8.29 | 2.63 | 7.74 |
| ๐ธ Sep | 14.02 | 10.04 | 2.88 | 8.65 |
| ๐ธ Oct | 14.96 | 10.61 | 2.72 | 10.05 |
| ๐ธ Nov | 16.29 | 12 | 1.67 | 10.67 |
| โ๏ธ Dec | 18.42 | 14.04 | 2.47 | 10.94 |
Oriental Bay Community
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