- Est. Median Value
- $1.81M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 67/100
- Green Space
- 56%
- Current Weather
- 4.6°C
- Median Age
- 57 yrs
~59 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Sandspit
Is Sandspit a good place to live?
Sandspit is home to roughly 990 people across 2.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Sandspit scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 67/100 and 56% green space.
Schools: Sandspit 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 $1.81M, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Sandspit has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Sandspit 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.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety67
- Amenities12
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability21
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.81M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $97K/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 Sandspit?
- Children living in Sandspit are in zone for Mahurangi College, Snells Beach Primary School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Sandspit?
- 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 postcode for Sandspit?
- The postcode for Sandspit is 0982.
- What is the population of Sandspit?
- Sandspit has 990 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Sandspit?
- The estimated median property value in Sandspit is $1.8M. Median weekly rent is $500/week.
- Where is Sandspit?
- Sandspit is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Sandspit a good place to live?
- Sandspit scores 50/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Sandspit
Schools in zone for Sandspit
Children living in Sandspit have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Mahurangi College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1586 · decile 7
Snells Beach Primary School
Contributing · roll 344 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Sandspit. 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 Sandspit that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Horizon School
Composite · roll 204 · decile 6 · 3.8 km away
Matakana School
Contributing · roll 345 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Tuesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Tuesday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 4 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Tuesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Tuesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Tuesday 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.
Explore Sandspit
Things to do(3)
Brick Bay
Warkworth Gamefish Club
Northside Adventures
Parks & green spaces(1)
Brick Bay
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Sandspit
Places to eat & drink(1)
Captain's Cafe
Tradies & Services in Sandspit
Tradies & services(2)
I V Plumbing
Tempsol Ltd
Beauty & Fitness in Sandspit
Beauty & fitness(2)
Northside Adventures
Warkworth Gamefish Club
Stay in Sandspit
Places to stay(2)
Saltings Estate Vineyard Accommodation
Sandspit Retreat
Sandspit Weather
Current conditions: 4.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.3 | 17.23 | 6.6 | 10 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.56 | 16.28 | 6.06 | 10.46 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.83 | 14.13 | 1.74 | 10.29 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.31 | 14.33 | 5.09 | 8.69 |
| 🍂 May | 16.74 | 11.94 | 3.78 | 7.92 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.33 | 10.74 | 3.87 | 7.4 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.38 | 9.25 | 4.18 | 7.46 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.42 | 8.05 | 2.17 | 8.35 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.22 | 10.34 | 3.02 | 9.38 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.22 | 11.39 | 3.22 | 10.32 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.08 | 12.37 | 2.89 | 11.18 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.7 | 15.08 | 4.29 | 11.52 |
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