- Est. Median Value
- $716K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- -0.0°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Shoal Bay
Is Shoal Bay a good place to live?
Shoal Bay is home to roughly 306 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Shoal Bay scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Shoal Bay has 3 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 $716K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is -0.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Shoal 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
- Safety71
- Amenities38
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability52
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $716K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $95K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +20.0%
- 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 Shoal Bay?
- Children living in Shoal Bay are in zone for Hurunui College, Christchurch Adventist School, Rangiora New Life School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Shoal 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 Shoal Bay?
- Shoal Bay has 306 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Shoal Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Shoal Bay is $716K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Shoal Bay?
- Shoal Bay is in Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Shoal Bay a good place to live?
- Shoal Bay scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Shoal Bay
Schools in zone for Shoal Bay
Children living in Shoal Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hurunui College
Composite · roll 185 · decile 7
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Rangiora New Life School
Composite · roll 459 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Shoal 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.
Shoal Bay Weather
Current conditions: -0.0°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.08 | 10.87 | 2.37 | 11.25 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.79 | 10.03 | 6.69 | 7.83 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.1 | 8.47 | 4.15 | 8.11 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.38 | 7.3 | 3.13 | 6.99 |
| 🍂 May | 11.26 | 5.48 | 4.13 | 4.71 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.73 | 3.59 | 5.5 | 3.85 |
| ❄️ Jul | 7.18 | 2.1 | 4.61 | 3.81 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.34 | 2.27 | 5.59 | 5.12 |
| 🌸 Sep | 10.14 | 3.7 | 6.29 | 6.06 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.27 | 4.62 | 6.47 | 7.23 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.95 | 6.98 | 5.5 | 8.63 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.63 | 9.67 | 4.51 | 9.15 |
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