- Est. Median Value
- $704K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 84/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 9.5°C
- Median Age
- 58 yrs
~41 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Portage Bay
Is Portage Bay a good place to live?
Portage Bay is home to roughly 2,028 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Portage Bay scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 84/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Portage Bay has 2 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 $704K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Portage 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
- Safety84
- Amenities25
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability53
- Green space10
- Community56
- Transport18
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $704K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $68K/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.
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Schools & Enrolment Zones in Portage Bay
Schools in zone for Portage Bay
Children living in Portage Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Queen Charlotte College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 368 · decile 6
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Portage Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waitaria Bay School
Full Primary · roll 12 · decile 6 · 4.6 km away
Portage Bay Weather
Current conditions: 9.5°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.54 | 14.56 | 2.11 | 11.48 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.36 | 14.33 | 2.69 | 11.04 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.34 | 11.93 | 1.98 | 10.45 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.21 | 11.2 | 4.51 | 7.99 |
| 🍂 May | 14.79 | 8.9 | 4.2 | 7 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.18 | 7.73 | 3.06 | 6.92 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.57 | 6.45 | 2.26 | 7.03 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.54 | 5.96 | 2.56 | 8.43 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.48 | 8.59 | 2.61 | 8.91 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.05 | 9.19 | 3.62 | 10.38 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.47 | 10.86 | 2.19 | 10.82 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.07 | 13.31 | 2.34 | 11.36 |
Portage Bay Community
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