- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 69/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 5.6°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~56 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Powell Bay
Is Powell Bay a good place to live?
Powell Bay is home to roughly 1,089 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Powell Bay scores 45 out of 100, with a safety score of 69/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Powell 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 $450.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Powell 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
- Safety69
- Amenities59
- Schools28
- Housing Affordability28
- Green space10
- Community100
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $114K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.4%
- 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 Powell Bay?
- Children living in Powell Bay are in zone for Massey High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Powell 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 Powell Bay?
- Powell Bay has 1,089 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Powell Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Powell Bay is $1.3M. Median weekly rent is $450/week.
- Where is Powell Bay?
- Powell Bay is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Powell Bay a good place to live?
- Powell Bay scores 45/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Powell Bay
Schools in zone for Powell Bay
Children living in Powell 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
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Powell 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Tuesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Tuesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 11 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Tuesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Tuesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Tuesday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Powell Bay Weather
Current conditions: 5.6°C, clear sky
| 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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