- Est. Median Value
- $601K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 89/100
- Green Space
- 30%
- Current Weather
- 12.6°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~36 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Sawyers Bay
Is Sawyers Bay a good place to live?
Sawyers Bay is home to roughly 1,509 people across 6.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Sawyers Bay scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 89/100 and 30% green space.
Schools: Sawyers Bay has 13 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 $601K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Sawyers Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 12.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Sawyers 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.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety89
- Amenities10
- Schools84
- Housing Affordability62
- Green space99
- Community33
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $601K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $93K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.1%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Sawyers Bay?
- Children living in Sawyers Bay are in zone for Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School, Dunedin North Intermediate, Logan Park High School, St Hildas Collegiate, Sawyers Bay School, Columba College, John McGlashan College, Liberton Christian School, Trinity Catholic College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Sawyers 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 postcode for Sawyers Bay?
- The postcode for Sawyers Bay is 9023.
- What is the population of Sawyers Bay?
- Sawyers Bay has 1,509 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Sawyers Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Sawyers Bay is $601K. Median weekly rent is $300/week.
- Where is Sawyers Bay?
- Sawyers Bay is in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Sawyers Bay a good place to live?
- Sawyers Bay scores 58/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Sawyers Bay
Schools in zone for Sawyers Bay
Children living in Sawyers Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 9
Dunedin North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 277 · decile 8
Logan Park High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 839 · decile 7
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 463 · decile 10
Sawyers Bay School
Contributing · roll 108 · decile 6
Columba College
Composite · roll 609
John McGlashan College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 527
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 7
Trinity Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 872
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Sawyers 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 Sawyers Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Port Chalmers School
Full Primary · roll 79 · decile 6 · 1.5 km away
St Leonard's School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 9 · decile 10 · 3.3 km away
Broad Bay School
Full Primary · roll 13 · decile 9 · 3.6 km away
Portobello School
Full Primary · roll 56 · decile 8 · 5.0 km away
Eat & Drink in Sawyers Bay
Places to eat & drink(1)
Harbour Fish
Tradies & Services in Sawyers Bay
Tradies & services(2)
D G Engineering
Living Garden Maintenance
Stay in Sawyers Bay
Places to stay(1)
Sawyers Bay Eco Stay
Sawyers Bay Weather
Current conditions: 12.6°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.3 | 11.76 | 2.05 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.36 | 11.2 | 2.03 | 10.08 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.89 | 9.38 | 3.1 | 8.53 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.36 | 8.03 | 1.9 | 7.33 |
| 🍂 May | 11.88 | 5.94 | 1.71 | 5.78 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.08 | 5.42 | 2.27 | 5.3 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.58 | 4.99 | 2.95 | 5.55 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.59 | 3.62 | 1.3 | 7.35 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.68 | 5.56 | 3.11 | 8.28 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.6 | 6.4 | 3.93 | 9.31 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.06 | 7.57 | 2.73 | 10.15 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.41 | 10.41 | 3.88 | 9.13 |
Sawyers Bay Community
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