- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $630/wk
- Safety Score
- 79/100
- Green Space
- 12%
- Current Weather
- 14.3ยฐC
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~46 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Sandy Bay
Is Sandy Bay a good place to live?
Sandy Bay is home to roughly 2,982 people across 0.0 kmยฒ. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Sandy Bay scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 79/100 and 12% green space.
Schools: Sandy Bay has 49 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 $1.10M, and weekly rent typically sits around $630.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 14.3ยฐC. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Sandy Bay is right for you depends on what youโre looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety79
- Amenities59
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability34
- Green space39
- Community56
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $630/wk
- Median HH Income
- $126K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.7%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
โ 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 Sandy Bay?
- Sandy Bay is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.
- How do I check my school zone in Sandy 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 Sandy Bay?
- Sandy Bay has 2,982 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Sandy Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Sandy Bay is $1.1M. Median weekly rent is $630/week.
- Where is Sandy Bay?
- Sandy Bay is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Sandy Bay a good place to live?
- Sandy Bay scores 53/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Sandy Bay
Schools in zone for Sandy Bay
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Sandy Bay. The schools below are the nearest options โ many operate open enrolment.
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Sandy 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 โ confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Sandy Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Blockhouse Bay School
Contributing ยท roll 508 ยท decile 7 ยท 0.4 km away
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
Contributing ยท roll 261 ยท decile 6 ยท 1.0 km away
Lynfield College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 2011 ยท decile 6 ยท 1.3 km away
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 834 ยท decile 5 ยท 1.3 km away
Halsey Drive School
Contributing ยท roll 456 ยท decile 7 ยท 1.5 km away
Chaucer School
Contributing ยท roll 192 ยท decile 4 ยท 1.7 km away
Marshall Laing School
Contributing ยท roll 611 ยท decile 5 ยท 1.9 km away
Glenavon School
Full Primary ยท roll 347 ยท decile 2 ยท 2.0 km away
Oaklynn Special School
Specialist School ยท roll 220 ยท decile 4 ยท 2.2 km away
New Lynn School
Contributing ยท roll 396 ยท decile 4 ยท 2.5 km away
New Windsor School
Contributing ยท roll 347 ยท decile 4 ยท 2.5 km away
Arahoe School
Contributing ยท roll 411 ยท decile 5 ยท 2.6 km away
Green Bay Primary School
Full Primary ยท roll 614 ยท decile 7 ยท 2.7 km away
May Road School
Contributing ยท roll 175 ยท decile 1 ยท 2.9 km away
Green Bay High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1962 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.0 km away
Jireh Christian School
Full Primary ยท roll 286 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.0 km away
Iqra School
Composite ยท roll 220 ยท 3.0 km away
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)
Full Primary ยท roll 111 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.1 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Full Primary ยท roll 168 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.1 km away
Waikowhai Primary School
Contributing ยท roll 193 ยท decile 2 ยท 3.4 km away
Fruitvale Road School
Contributing ยท roll 338 ยท decile 4 ยท 3.5 km away
Avondale Primary School (Auckland)
Contributing ยท roll 362 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.6 km away
Waikowhai Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 340 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.6 km away
Central Auckland Specialist School
Specialist School ยท roll 280 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.7 km away
Hay Park School
Contributing ยท roll 150 ยท decile 1 ยท 3.7 km away
Wesley Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 104 ยท decile 1 ยท 3.7 km away
Monte Cecilia Catholic School
Contributing ยท roll 147 ยท decile 6 ยท 3.8 km away
Owairaka District School
Contributing ยท roll 372 ยท decile 3 ยท 3.8 km away
Wesley Primary School
Contributing ยท roll 163 ยท decile 1 ยท 3.8 km away
Kelston Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 584 ยท decile 2 ยท 4.1 km away
Avondale College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 2800 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.2 km away
Avondale Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 380 ยท decile 2 ยท 4.2 km away
Mt Roskill Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 559 ยท decile 5 ยท 4.2 km away
Mt Roskill Grammar
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1916 ยท decile 5 ยท 4.3 km away
Kaurilands School
Contributing ยท roll 719 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.3 km away
Kelston School
Contributing ยท roll 296 ยท decile 3 ยท 4.3 km away
Mt Roskill Primary School
Contributing ยท roll 609 ยท decile 5 ยท 4.4 km away
Elim Christian College Mt Albert
Composite ยท roll 440 ยท 4.4 km away
Dominion Road School
Contributing ยท roll 199 ยท decile 3 ยท 4.5 km away
Glen Eden Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 920 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.5 km away
Titirangi School
Contributing ยท roll 433 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.5 km away
Kelston Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 834 ยท decile 2 ยท 4.6 km away
Twin Oaks Classical School
Composite ยท 4.6 km away
Te Kura o Pฤtiki Rosebank School
Contributing ยท roll 559 ยท decile 2 ยท 4.7 km away
Kelston Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 407 ยท decile 2 ยท 4.8 km away
St Leonards Road School
Contributing ยท roll 427 ยท decile 3 ยท 4.8 km away
St Therese School (Three Kings)
Full Primary ยท roll 77 ยท decile 3 ยท 4.8 km away
Hillsborough School
Contributing ยท roll 346 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.9 km away
TKKM o Nga Maungarongo
Composite ยท roll 67 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.9 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Friday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Friday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 7 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool โ
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Friday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Friday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Friday 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.
Sandy Bay Weather
Current conditions: 14.3ยฐC, clear sky
| Month | High (ยฐC) | Low (ยฐC) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Jan | 22.55 | 16.86 | 6.95 | 10.19 |
| โ๏ธ Feb | 22.4 | 16 | 6.21 | 10.41 |
| ๐ Mar | 20.19 | 14.14 | 2.94 | 10.19 |
| ๐ Apr | 19.17 | 13.75 | 3.49 | 8.55 |
| ๐ May | 16.45 | 11.28 | 4.7 | 7.65 |
| โ๏ธ Jun | 15.08 | 9.57 | 3.47 | 7.22 |
| โ๏ธ Jul | 14.03 | 8.57 | 4.57 | 7.3 |
| โ๏ธ Aug | 14.12 | 7.58 | 2.48 | 8.29 |
| ๐ธ Sep | 15.81 | 10.27 | 3.91 | 9.37 |
| ๐ธ Oct | 17.06 | 10.95 | 3.76 | 10.25 |
| ๐ธ Nov | 18.81 | 12.39 | 3.43 | 11.07 |
| โ๏ธ Dec | 21.84 | 15.14 | 3.74 | 11.4 |
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