- Est. Median Value
- $868K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $318/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 7.7°C
- Median Age
- 58 yrs
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Living in Red Bay
Is Red Bay a good place to live?
Red Bay is home to roughly 636 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Red Bay scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Red Bay has 4 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 $868K, and weekly rent typically sits around $318.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Red 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
- Safety61
- Amenities38
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability43
- Green space10
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $868K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $318/wk
- Median HH Income
- $71K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -15.9%
- 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 Red Bay
Schools in zone for Red Bay
Children living in Red Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Aidanfield Christian School
Composite · roll 457 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Red 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.
Red Bay Weather
Current conditions: 7.7°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.45 | 14.03 | 1.5 | 12.28 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.53 | 13.65 | 2.91 | 10.68 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.93 | 11.1 | 2.25 | 9.33 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.22 | 9.98 | 2.36 | 8.29 |
| 🍂 May | 13.79 | 7.69 | 2.1 | 6.23 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.12 | 7.65 | 2.22 | 5.96 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.15 | 5.62 | 4.11 | 5.79 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.85 | 5.15 | 2.16 | 7.69 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.37 | 6.98 | 1.95 | 8.9 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.79 | 8.05 | 1.57 | 10.7 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.68 | 9.8 | 1.84 | 11.36 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.48 | 12.22 | 3.08 | 11.27 |
Red Bay Community
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