- Est. Median Value
- $956K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $160/wk
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 7.6°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~70 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Ritchies Bay
Is Ritchies Bay a good place to live?
Ritchies Bay is home to roughly 210 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ritchies Bay scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Ritchies Bay has 7 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 $956K, and weekly rent typically sits around $160.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ritchies 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
- Safety55
- Amenities38
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability39
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $956K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $160/wk
- Median HH Income
- $83K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +32.1%
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Ritchies Bay?
- Children living in Ritchies Bay are in zone for Christchurch Adventist School, Villa Maria College, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Middleton Grange School, Darfield High School, Springfield School, Rolleston Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Ritchies 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 Ritchies Bay?
- Ritchies Bay has 210 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Ritchies Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Ritchies Bay is $956K. Median weekly rent is $160/week.
- Where is Ritchies Bay?
- Ritchies Bay is in Selwyn, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Ritchies Bay a good place to live?
- Ritchies Bay scores 44/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Ritchies Bay
Schools in zone for Ritchies Bay
Children living in Ritchies 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
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Darfield High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 823 · decile 6
Springfield School
Contributing · roll 42 · decile 6
Rolleston Christian School
Full Primary · roll 275 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ritchies 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.
Ritchies Bay Weather
Current conditions: 7.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.9 | 10.16 | 2.68 | 11.54 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.29 | 9.2 | 2.96 | 9.54 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.72 | 6.81 | 3.69 | 8.9 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.58 | 5.99 | 3.39 | 7.37 |
| 🍂 May | 11.24 | 3.79 | 3.1 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.41 | 2.05 | 3.21 | 4.92 |
| ❄️ Jul | 7.93 | 0.41 | 3.11 | 5.48 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.13 | 0.07 | 5.55 | 6.45 |
| 🌸 Sep | 10.4 | 2.65 | 6.88 | 6.71 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.01 | 3.95 | 6.81 | 8.11 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.37 | 6.15 | 2.98 | 9.75 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.34 | 9.15 | 4.04 | 10.04 |
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