- Est. Median Value
- $1.15M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $690/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 6.0°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
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Living in Reef Bay
Is Reef Bay a good place to live?
Reef Bay is home to roughly 3,744 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Reef Bay scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Reef Bay has 25 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 $1.15M, and weekly rent typically sits around $690.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Reef 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
- Safety60
- Amenities41
- Schools78
- Housing Affordability33
- Green space10
- Community89
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.15M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $690/wk
- Median HH Income
- $120K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.2%
- 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 Reef Bay?
- Children living in Reef Bay are in zone for Hutt International Boys' School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Reef 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 Reef Bay?
- Reef Bay has 3,744 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Reef Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Reef Bay is $1.1M. Median weekly rent is $690/week.
- Where is Reef Bay?
- Reef Bay is in Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Reef Bay a good place to live?
- Reef Bay scores 46/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Reef Bay
Schools in zone for Reef Bay
Children living in Reef Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Reef 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 Reef Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Kahurangi School
Full Primary · roll 259 · decile 3 · 1.2 km away
Scots College
Composite · roll 1171 · decile 10 · 1.5 km away
Seatoun School
Full Primary · roll 367 · decile 9 · 1.7 km away
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Full Primary · roll 37 · decile 8 · 1.8 km away
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Composite · roll 175 · decile 8 · 2.1 km away
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Full Primary · roll 175 · decile 5 · 2.5 km away
Rongotai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 719 · decile 4 · 2.8 km away
Miramar Central School
Contributing · roll 165 · decile 5 · 2.8 km away
Worser Bay School
Contributing · roll 109 · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
Houghton Valley School
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 7 · 3.1 km away
Lyall Bay School
Contributing · roll 275 · decile 7 · 3.1 km away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 337 · decile 7 · 3.5 km away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 208 · decile 6 · 3.6 km away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 5 · 3.6 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
Miramar North School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 7 · 3.9 km away
Island Bay School
Contributing · roll 324 · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
Kilbirnie School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 10 · 4.3 km away
South Wellington Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 335 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Berhampore School
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 5 · 4.7 km away
Newtown School
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 4 · 4.9 km away
Hataitai School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 10 · 5.0 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
Kerbside collection data isn't available for Reef Bay in our current dataset.
Reef Bay Weather
Current conditions: 6.0°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.42 | 15.42 | 1.73 | 11.39 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.96 | 15.55 | 2.25 | 10.85 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.13 | 13.47 | 1.69 | 10.1 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.94 | 12.58 | 4.03 | 7.91 |
| 🍂 May | 14.88 | 10.86 | 3.52 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.53 | 9.53 | 2.74 | 6.58 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.43 | 8.49 | 2.69 | 6.23 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.08 | 8.29 | 2.63 | 7.74 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.02 | 10.04 | 2.88 | 8.65 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.96 | 10.61 | 2.72 | 10.05 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.29 | 12 | 1.67 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.42 | 14.04 | 2.47 | 10.94 |
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