- Est. Median Value
- $466K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 86/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 8.6°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
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Living in Sawdust Bay
Is Sawdust Bay a good place to live?
Sawdust Bay is home to roughly 486 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Sawdust Bay scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 86/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Sawdust Bay has 1 school 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 $466K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Sawdust 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
- Safety86
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability81
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $466K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $69K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +19.1%
- 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 Sawdust Bay?
- Children living in Sawdust Bay are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Sawdust 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 Sawdust Bay?
- Sawdust Bay has 486 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Sawdust Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Sawdust Bay is $466K. Median weekly rent is $250/week.
- Where is Sawdust Bay?
- Sawdust Bay is in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Sawdust Bay a good place to live?
- Sawdust Bay scores 44/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Sawdust Bay
Schools in zone for Sawdust Bay
Children living in Sawdust Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Sawdust 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.
Sawdust Bay Weather
Current conditions: 8.6°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 17.61 | 11.72 | 4.13 | 10.05 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.45 | 11.79 | 4.24 | 9.21 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.23 | 10.26 | 4.16 | 7.56 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.22 | 9.91 | 3.84 | 5.87 |
| 🍂 May | 12.1 | 8.51 | 3.22 | 4.28 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.63 | 6.61 | 3.14 | 4.86 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.05 | 6.48 | 3.62 | 4.61 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.56 | 6.43 | 3.18 | 6.34 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.71 | 6.92 | 4.47 | 7.08 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.54 | 7.45 | 4.24 | 6.9 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14 | 8.22 | 3.24 | 8.74 |
| ☀️ Dec | 15.69 | 10.4 | 5.27 | 8.16 |
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