- Est. Median Value
- $641K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 49/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 8.7°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
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Living in Shag Bay
Is Shag Bay a good place to live?
Shag Bay is home to roughly 1,563 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Shag Bay scores 32 out of 100, with a safety score of 49/100 and 1% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $641K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Shag 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
- Safety49
- Amenities28
- Schools35
- Housing Affordability59
- Green space10
- Community22
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $641K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $55K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.3%
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Shag Bay?
- Shag Bay has 1,563 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Shag Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Shag Bay is $641K. Median weekly rent is $250/week.
- Where is Shag Bay?
- Shag Bay is in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand.
- Is Shag Bay a good place to live?
- Shag Bay scores 32/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Shag Bay Weather
Current conditions: 8.7°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.06 | 17.83 | 7.65 | 9.93 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.22 | 17.33 | 7.81 | 10.53 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.45 | 15.55 | 1.94 | 10.56 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.2 | 15.3 | 3.88 | 8.72 |
| 🍂 May | 16.67 | 12.92 | 4.71 | 8.09 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.13 | 11.76 | 3.42 | 7.6 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.93 | 10.53 | 3.81 | 7.55 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.68 | 9.79 | 2.81 | 8.75 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.47 | 11.71 | 3.88 | 9.57 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.55 | 12.58 | 3.2 | 10.44 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.39 | 13.87 | 2.81 | 11.25 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.08 | 16.14 | 3.51 | 11.91 |
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