- Est. Median Value
- $464K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Safety Score
- 87/100
- Green Space
- 14%
- Current Weather
- 8.0°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~38 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Picnic Bay
Is Picnic Bay a good place to live?
Picnic Bay is home to roughly 1,317 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Picnic Bay scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 87/100 and 14% green space.
Schools: Picnic Bay has 1 school 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 $464K, and weekly rent typically sits around $320.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Picnic 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
- Amenities18
- Schools41
- Housing Affordability81
- Green space48
- Community33
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $464K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Median HH Income
- $85K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.1%
- 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 Picnic Bay?
- Children living in Picnic Bay are in zone for Kaniere School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Picnic 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 Picnic Bay?
- Picnic Bay has 1,317 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Picnic Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Picnic Bay is $464K. Median weekly rent is $320/week.
- Where is Picnic Bay?
- Picnic Bay is in Westland, West Coast, New Zealand.
- Is Picnic Bay a good place to live?
- Picnic Bay scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Picnic Bay
Schools in zone for Picnic Bay
Children living in Picnic Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kaniere School
Contributing · roll 112 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Picnic 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.
Picnic Bay Weather
Current conditions: 8.0°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.83 | 13.46 | 8.2 | 11.3 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.53 | 12.24 | 6.52 | 10.53 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.25 | 10.21 | 8.46 | 8.94 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.45 | 8.98 | 9.19 | 7.18 |
| 🍂 May | 14.2 | 6.89 | 11.4 | 5.74 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.75 | 5.4 | 5.62 | 6.21 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.84 | 4 | 4.39 | 6.79 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.82 | 3.96 | 8.99 | 7.28 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.46 | 6.64 | 8.66 | 7.5 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.4 | 7.38 | 8.45 | 9.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.97 | 9.17 | 7.57 | 9.42 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.28 | 12.4 | 10.04 | 9.81 |
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