- Est. Median Value
- $649K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $290/wk
- Safety Score
- 87/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 12.2°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~38 crimes/1k/yr
moderate rain
Living in Skull Bay
Is Skull Bay a good place to live?
Skull Bay is home to roughly 2,133 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Skull Bay scores 43 out of 100, with a safety score of 87/100 and 0% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $649K, and weekly rent typically sits around $290.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 12.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Skull 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
- Safety87
- Amenities25
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space10
- Community33
- Transport16
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $649K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $290/wk
- Median HH Income
- $69K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.2%
- 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
- What is the population of Skull Bay?
- Skull Bay has 2,133 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Skull Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Skull Bay is $649K. Median weekly rent is $290/week.
- Where is Skull Bay?
- Skull Bay is in Marlborough, New Zealand.
- Is Skull Bay a good place to live?
- Skull Bay scores 43/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Rubbish & Recycling
Kerbside collection data isn't available for Skull Bay in our current dataset.
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Skull Bay Weather
Current conditions: 12.2°C, moderate rain
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.98 | 15.74 | 2.13 | 11.62 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.59 | 15.65 | 2.24 | 11.44 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.9 | 13.7 | 1.68 | 10.72 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.18 | 12.97 | 4.65 | 8.26 |
| 🍂 May | 15.06 | 11.01 | 4.74 | 7.2 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.7 | 10.19 | 3.06 | 7.13 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.75 | 8.82 | 2.39 | 7.23 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.6 | 8.16 | 3.45 | 8.6 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.17 | 10.13 | 2.48 | 9.38 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.5 | 10.51 | 2.8 | 10.6 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.86 | 11.85 | 2.03 | 11.5 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.34 | 14.18 | 2.66 | 11.49 |
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