- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $584/wk
- Safety Score
- 66/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 12.8°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~59 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Pillow Lava Bay
Is Pillow Lava Bay a good place to live?
Pillow Lava Bay is home to roughly 1,125 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Pillow Lava Bay scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 66/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Pillow Lava 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 $1.33M, and weekly rent typically sits around $584.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 12.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Pillow Lava 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
- Safety66
- Amenities59
- Schools28
- Housing Affordability28
- Green space10
- Community100
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $584/wk
- Median HH Income
- $134K/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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Pillow Lava Bay
Schools in zone for Pillow Lava Bay
Children living in Pillow Lava Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Massey High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2140 · decile 3
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Pillow Lava Bay Weather
Current conditions: 12.8°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.67 | 17.73 | 5.71 | 10.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.97 | 16.9 | 5.65 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.23 | 15.2 | 2.83 | 9.99 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.53 | 14.98 | 3.37 | 8.17 |
| 🍂 May | 17.02 | 12.63 | 4.88 | 7.7 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.6 | 11.39 | 3.61 | 7.18 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.57 | 10.17 | 5.22 | 7.22 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.39 | 9.4 | 3.07 | 8.33 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.92 | 11.65 | 4.51 | 9.21 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.98 | 12.28 | 3.69 | 9.99 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.03 | 13.66 | 2.96 | 11.04 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.68 | 15.96 | 3.95 | 11.06 |
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