- Est. Median Value
- $453K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 86/100
- Green Space
- 92%
- Current Weather
- 7.9°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
overcast clouds
Living in Porpoise Bay
Is Porpoise Bay a good place to live?
Porpoise Bay is home to roughly 2,214 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Porpoise Bay scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 86/100 and 92% green space.
Schools: Porpoise 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 $453K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Porpoise 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
- Safety86
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability83
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $453K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $78K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.8%
- 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 Porpoise Bay
Schools in zone for Porpoise Bay
Children living in Porpoise 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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Porpoise Bay Weather
Current conditions: 7.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.13 | 11.08 | 3.39 | 9.62 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.82 | 10.78 | 4.12 | 9.47 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.54 | 9.74 | 3.67 | 8.2 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.6 | 8.86 | 3.86 | 6.29 |
| 🍂 May | 12.51 | 7.39 | 3.39 | 5.27 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.39 | 4.43 | 3.23 | 5.14 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.35 | 5.22 | 4.36 | 4.44 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.66 | 4.89 | 2.82 | 6.76 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.82 | 5.77 | 4.15 | 7.2 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.83 | 6.35 | 4.52 | 8.31 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.66 | 8.02 | 3.61 | 9.56 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.36 | 10.18 | 4.05 | 9.04 |
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