- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $560/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 9.5°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Puawai Bay
Is Puawai Bay a good place to live?
Puawai Bay is home to roughly 3,987 people across 1.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Puawai Bay scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Puawai Bay has 12 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 $1.33M, and weekly rent typically sits around $560.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Puawai 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
- Safety58
- Amenities59
- Schools85
- Housing Affordability28
- Green space10
- Community100
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $560/wk
- Median HH Income
- $103K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.9%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Puawai Bay?
- Puawai Bay is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.
- How do I check my school zone in Puawai 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 Puawai Bay?
- Puawai Bay has 3,987 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Puawai Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Puawai Bay is $1.3M. Median weekly rent is $560/week.
- Where is Puawai Bay?
- Puawai Bay is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Puawai Bay a good place to live?
- Puawai Bay scores 51/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Puawai Bay
Schools in zone for Puawai Bay
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Puawai Bay. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Puawai 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Puawai Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Red Beach School
Contributing · roll 456 · decile 9 · 1.0 km away
Stanmore Bay School
Contributing · roll 488 · decile 8 · 2.3 km away
Orewa College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 2284 · decile 8 · 2.6 km away
KingsWay School
Composite · roll 2080 · decile 9 · 2.6 km away
Silverdale School
Contributing · roll 613 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
Stella Maris Primary School
Contributing · roll 372 · decile 9 · 3.2 km away
Orewa Primary School
Contributing · roll 373 · decile 9 · 3.7 km away
Orewa Beach School
Contributing · roll 396 · decile 7 · 3.7 km away
Whangaparaoa College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1923 · decile 9 · 4.1 km away
Meraki Montessori School
Full Primary · roll 55 · 4.6 km away
Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea
Contributing · roll 86 · 4.8 km away
Whangaparaoa School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 795 · decile 8 · 5.0 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 5 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Wednesday 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.
Puawai Bay Weather
Current conditions: 9.5°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.65 | 17.44 | 6.65 | 9.99 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.88 | 16.44 | 6.03 | 10.43 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.98 | 14.07 | 2.05 | 10.11 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.59 | 14.45 | 2.97 | 8.55 |
| 🍂 May | 16.98 | 11.87 | 3.58 | 7.82 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.55 | 10.68 | 3.28 | 7.42 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.52 | 9.3 | 4.57 | 7.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.65 | 8.19 | 2.25 | 8.17 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.38 | 10.55 | 3.05 | 9.35 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.62 | 11.58 | 3.21 | 10.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.31 | 12.63 | 3.01 | 11.04 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.22 | 15.33 | 3.37 | 11.37 |
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