- Est. Median Value
- $722K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 87/100
- Green Space
- 99%
- Current Weather
- 8.5°C
- Median Age
- 58 yrs
~38 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Oyster Bay
Is Oyster Bay a good place to live?
Oyster Bay is home to roughly 2,028 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Oyster Bay scores 57 out of 100, with a safety score of 87/100 and 99% green space.
Schools: Oyster Bay has 2 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 $722K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Oyster 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
- Safety87
- Amenities25
- Schools58
- Housing Affordability52
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport18
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $722K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $68K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.9%
- 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 Oyster Bay?
- Children living in Oyster Bay are in zone for Queen Charlotte College, Waikawa Bay School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Oyster 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 Oyster Bay?
- Oyster Bay has 2,028 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Oyster Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Oyster Bay is $722K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Oyster Bay?
- Oyster Bay is in Marlborough, New Zealand.
- Is Oyster Bay a good place to live?
- Oyster Bay scores 57/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Oyster Bay
Schools in zone for Oyster Bay
Children living in Oyster Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Queen Charlotte College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 368 · decile 6
Waikawa Bay School
Contributing · roll 143 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Oyster 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.
Oyster Bay Weather
Current conditions: 8.5°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.93 | 13.31 | 1.87 | 11.26 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.18 | 13.25 | 2.09 | 11.06 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.43 | 11.18 | 1.75 | 10.26 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.38 | 10.48 | 3.45 | 7.8 |
| 🍂 May | 13.14 | 8.68 | 2.93 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.46 | 7.39 | 3 | 6.71 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.87 | 6.01 | 1.87 | 6.95 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.97 | 5.93 | 2.25 | 8.35 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.8 | 7.69 | 2.51 | 8.77 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.08 | 8.37 | 2.91 | 10.36 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.5 | 9.97 | 1.59 | 10.79 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.38 | 12.14 | 1.69 | 11.25 |
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