- Est. Median Value
- $833K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $585/wk
- Safety Score
- 63/100
- Green Space
- 92%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~62 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Ōwhiro Bay
Is Ōwhiro Bay a good place to live?
Ōwhiro Bay is home to roughly 1,995 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ōwhiro Bay scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 63/100 and 92% green space.
Schools: Ōwhiro Bay has 23 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 $833K, and weekly rent typically sits around $585.
Lifestyle: Ōwhiro Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ōwhiro 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
- Safety63
- Amenities32
- Schools83
- Housing Affordability45
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $833K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $585/wk
- Median HH Income
- $141K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.2%
- 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 Ōwhiro Bay
Schools in zone for Ōwhiro Bay
Children living in Ōwhiro Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Wellington Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1427 · decile 8
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1639 · decile 9
Wellington East Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1014 · decile 8
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 Ōwhiro 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 Ōwhiro Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Owhiro Bay School
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 0.9 km away
Island Bay School
Contributing · roll 324 · decile 10 · 2.2 km away
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 10 · 2.2 km away
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 9 · 2.8 km away
Berhampore School
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 3 · 2.9 km away
Houghton Valley School
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 7 · 3.3 km away
South Wellington Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 335 · decile 5 · 3.4 km away
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Full Primary · roll 368 · decile 8 · 3.9 km away
Lyall Bay School
Contributing · roll 275 · decile 7 · 4.0 km away
Newtown School
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 4 · 4.0 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 5 · 4.1 km away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 208 · decile 6 · 4.3 km away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Wellington College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1941 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Rongotai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 719 · decile 4 · 4.7 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · decile 8 · 4.8 km away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 337 · decile 7 · 4.8 km away
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Full Primary · roll 136 · decile 10 · 5.0 km away
Explore Ōwhiro Bay
Things to do(6)
Carlucci Land
Oku Street Reserve
Happy Valley Park
Tawatawa Reserve
Capital Trout Centre
Carlucci Land
Parks & green spaces(4)
Oku Street Reserve
Happy Valley Park
Tawatawa Reserve
Capital Trout Centre
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Ōwhiro Bay
Places to eat & drink(2)
Carabean Coffee Caravan
Red Rocks
Tradies & Services in Ōwhiro Bay
Tradies & services(4)
Capital Builders Ltd
Living Planet + Tree Doctors
Owyak Bin Hire LTD
The Interior Design Project
Shops in Ōwhiro Bay
Shops(1)
Bata Store
Beauty & Fitness in Ōwhiro Bay
Beauty & fitness(2)
Carlucci Land
Hope's Beauty Room
Ōwhiro Bay Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.72 | 13.72 | 1.73 | 11.39 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.26 | 13.85 | 2.25 | 10.85 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.43 | 11.77 | 1.69 | 10.1 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.24 | 10.88 | 4.03 | 7.91 |
| 🍂 May | 13.18 | 9.16 | 3.52 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.83 | 7.83 | 2.74 | 6.58 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.73 | 6.79 | 2.69 | 6.23 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.38 | 6.59 | 2.63 | 7.74 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.32 | 8.34 | 2.88 | 8.65 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.26 | 8.91 | 2.72 | 10.05 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.59 | 10.3 | 1.67 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.72 | 12.34 | 2.47 | 10.94 |
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