- Est. Median Value
- $1.00M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 59/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 11.6°C
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
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Living in Rocky Bay
Is Rocky Bay a good place to live?
Rocky Bay is home to roughly 2,709 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Rocky Bay scores 43 out of 100, with a safety score of 59/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Rocky Bay has 22 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 $1.00M, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Rocky 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
- Safety59
- Amenities41
- Schools66
- Housing Affordability38
- Green space10
- Community67
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.00M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $97K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.8%
- 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 Rocky Bay
Schools in zone for Rocky Bay
Children living in Rocky Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Mana College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 520 · decile 2
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 Rocky 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 Rocky Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Titahi Bay North School
Full Primary · roll 118 · decile 2 · 0.8 km away
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Contributing · roll 16 · decile 4 · 1.5 km away
Titahi Bay School
Contributing · roll 361 · decile 4 · 1.6 km away
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 169 · decile 4 · 1.9 km away
Ngati Toa School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 3 · 2.2 km away
Paremata School
Full Primary · roll 306 · decile 9 · 2.9 km away
Papakowhai School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 10 · 3.1 km away
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
Contributing · roll 197 · decile 10 · 3.1 km away
Plimmerton School
Full Primary · roll 383 · decile 10 · 3.2 km away
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
Specialist School · roll 152 · decile 5 · 3.3 km away
Aotea College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1375 · decile 5 · 3.4 km away
Porirua School
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 2 · 3.6 km away
Rangikura School
Full Primary · roll 357 · decile 2 · 3.7 km away
Postgate School
Full Primary · roll 318 · decile 3 · 4.0 km away
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Composite · roll 331 · decile 3 · 4.5 km away
Tairangi School
Full Primary · roll 142 · decile 1 · 4.6 km away
Discovery School
Full Primary · roll 450 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Porirua Montessori Primary School
Full Primary · roll 9 · decile 1 · 4.7 km away
Bishop Viard College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 390 · decile 4 · 4.8 km away
Porirua East School
Contributing · roll 141 · decile 3 · 4.8 km away
Rocky Bay Weather
Current conditions: 11.6°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.96 | 15.04 | 2.11 | 11.41 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.96 | 15.07 | 2.88 | 10.68 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.92 | 12.71 | 2.23 | 10.17 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.13 | 11.8 | 4.48 | 7.93 |
| 🍂 May | 14.95 | 9.87 | 4.64 | 7.07 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.67 | 8.14 | 2.45 | 6.73 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.33 | 7.77 | 2.9 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.89 | 7.51 | 4.44 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.85 | 9.49 | 3.53 | 8.85 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.85 | 10.08 | 3.39 | 10.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.27 | 11.54 | 2.33 | 11.08 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.52 | 13.93 | 2.87 | 10.71 |
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