- Est. Median Value
- $647K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 97/100
- Green Space
- 99%
- Current Weather
- 7.5°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~28 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Patience Bay
Is Patience Bay a good place to live?
Patience Bay is home to roughly 2,751 people across 2.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Patience Bay scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 97/100 and 99% green space.
Schools: Patience 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 $647K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Patience 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
- Safety97
- Amenities20
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $647K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $79K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.9%
- 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 Patience Bay?
- Children living in Patience Bay are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Patience 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 Patience Bay?
- Patience Bay has 2,751 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Patience Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Patience Bay is $647K. Median weekly rent is $300/week.
- Where is Patience Bay?
- Patience Bay is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Patience Bay a good place to live?
- Patience Bay scores 63/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Patience Bay
Schools in zone for Patience Bay
Children living in Patience Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Patience 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 Patience Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Fiordland College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 304 · decile 7 · 2.5 km away
Te Anau School
Contributing · roll 265 · decile 9 · 3.2 km away
Patience Bay Weather
Current conditions: 7.5°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.46 | 11.98 | 3.75 | 10.6 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19 | 11.27 | 5.24 | 10.32 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.23 | 9.92 | 4.92 | 9.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.45 | 8.61 | 5.74 | 7.36 |
| 🍂 May | 12.09 | 6.45 | 5.75 | 5.12 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.16 | 3.94 | 5.13 | 5.08 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.24 | 3.42 | 4.51 | 4.49 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.12 | 4.18 | 6.08 | 6.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.73 | 5.1 | 8.13 | 7.1 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.41 | 5.74 | 5.77 | 8.1 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.01 | 7.79 | 5.6 | 9.75 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.67 | 10.66 | 5.04 | 10.17 |
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