- Est. Median Value
- $911K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 77/100
- Green Space
- 58%
- Current Weather
- 9.6°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~48 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Parua Bay
Is Parua Bay a good place to live?
Parua Bay is home to roughly 2,574 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Parua Bay scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 77/100 and 58% green space.
Schools: Parua Bay has 3 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 $911K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Parua Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Parua 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
- Safety77
- Amenities50
- Schools62
- Housing Affordability41
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $911K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $102K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.6%
- 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 Parua Bay
Schools in zone for Parua Bay
Children living in Parua Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Parua Bay School
Full Primary · roll 287 · decile 9
Whangārei Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1464 · decile 4
Whangārei Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1540 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Parua 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.
Explore Parua Bay
Things to do(3)
Sail Northland Charitable Trust
Fantastic Gymnastics
Manaia Fitness
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(1)
Parua Bay Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Parua Bay
Places to eat & drink(4)
Smith & Local
New Day Cafe and Indian Restaurant
Rick's Bakery, Parua Bay
Parua Bay Tavern
Tradies & Services in Parua Bay
Tradies & services(12)
Alco Plumbing Limited
Anlyn Piling & Contracting Ltd
Asbestos Advice Northern Region
Building, Engineering & Design
Coastal Landscaping & Supplies
Grade A Builders
Hooked Up Plumbing and Gas
Limitless Plumbing and Gas Ltd
Parua Bay Childcare
Parua Bay Garage Workshop
Tamaterau Engineering
Woods Plumbing and Drainage
Shops in Parua Bay
Shops(4)
Four Square
Four Square Parua Bay
Symbiosis Tree Services
Thirsty Liquor, Parua Bay
Beauty & Fitness in Parua Bay
Beauty & fitness(3)
Fantastic Gymnastics
Manaia Fitness
Sail Northland Charitable Trust
Professional Services in Parua Bay
Professional services(1)
Replenish Retreat
Stay in Parua Bay
Places to stay(3)
View island
parua Bay campsite
Kauri Villas
Parua Bay Weather
Current conditions: 9.6°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.02 | 17.03 | 6.12 | 10.18 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.38 | 15.98 | 5.95 | 10.49 |
| 🍂 Mar | 22.08 | 13.5 | 0.92 | 10.33 |
| 🍂 Apr | 20.24 | 13.97 | 4.13 | 8.21 |
| 🍂 May | 17.46 | 11.47 | 3.5 | 8.07 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.95 | 9.97 | 3.77 | 7 |
| ❄️ Jul | 15.15 | 8.44 | 4.03 | 7.6 |
| ❄️ Aug | 15.22 | 7.13 | 2.63 | 8.18 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.29 | 9.54 | 2.62 | 9.41 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.25 | 10.78 | 4.28 | 10.3 |
| 🌸 Nov | 20.25 | 11.66 | 2.71 | 11.14 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.41 | 14.97 | 4.47 | 11.22 |
Parua Bay Community
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