- Est. Median Value
- $989K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 35/100
- Green Space
- 23%
- Current Weather
- 2.9°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~90 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Snells Beach
Is Snells Beach a good place to live?
Snells Beach is home to roughly 4,668 people across 5.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Snells Beach scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 35/100 and 23% green space.
Schools: Snells Beach 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 $989K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Snells Beach has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Snells Beach 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
- Safety35
- Amenities96
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability38
- Green space78
- Community78
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $989K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $73K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.0%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Snells Beach?
- Children living in Snells Beach are in zone for Mahurangi College, Snells Beach Primary School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Snells Beach?
- 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 Snells Beach?
- The postcode for Snells Beach is 0920.
- What is the population of Snells Beach?
- Snells Beach has 4,668 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Snells Beach?
- The estimated median property value in Snells Beach is $989K. Median weekly rent is $500/week.
- Where is Snells Beach?
- Snells Beach is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Snells Beach a good place to live?
- Snells Beach scores 59/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Snells Beach
Schools in zone for Snells Beach
Children living in Snells Beach have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Mahurangi College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1586 · decile 7
Snells Beach Primary School
Contributing · roll 344 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Snells Beach. 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 Snells Beach that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Horizon School
Composite · roll 204 · decile 6 · 0.6 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Tuesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Tuesday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 4 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Tuesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Tuesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Tuesday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Explore Snells Beach
Things to do(5)
Fitness Hub
Connect Striking Muay Thai Kickboxing
Goodall Reserve
Mahurangi East Badminton Club
Fitness Hub Snells Beach
Parks & green spaces(1)
Goodall Reserve
Healthcare(2)
Snells Beach Pharmacy
Kawau Bay Health - doctors rooms
Eat & Drink in Snells Beach
Places to eat & drink(17)
Chairs Cafe and Restaurant
Doon Masala
Brick Bay
Little And Local
Golden Sand Bakery
Beaches Bar & Cafe
Crimson Coast Cafe
Pizza Don Snells Beach
The Skillet and Fillet Takeaways
The Glass House @ Brick Bay
Als Roast & Qiaos Chinese Takeaways
The Salty Dog Inn
Feasts from the East
Salty Dog Inn
Cakes and Toppers by AJ
Little and Local Bar and Bistro
Brick Bay Wines and Sculpture Trail
Tradies & Services in Snells Beach
Tradies & services(11)
a. Rhodes Tailor
Autohaus European
Caspers Upholstery
ComDuc - Commercial Ducting & Hood Cleaning Services Ltd
CRACKADAMIA Macadamia Nut Dehusking and Cracking Equipment
Kowhai Coast Canvas
Lizzie K and Co
Pristine Panelworks
Richmond's Tree Services
Staged Home Staging
The Paint Guru
Shops in Snells Beach
Shops(6)
Four Square Snells Beach
General Merchant, Snells Beach
Liquorland Snells Beach
Snellsbeach convenience store
Super Liquor Snells Beach
The Bottle O Snells Beach
Beauty & Fitness in Snells Beach
Beauty & fitness(7)
Connect Striking Muay Thai Kickboxing
Fitness Hub
Fitness Hub Snells Beach
Mahurangi East Badminton Club
Ocean View Therapies
Skippers Scissors
Snells Hair and Nail
Professional Services in Snells Beach
Professional services(2)
Beyond Social
VentureRV
Stay in Snells Beach
Places to stay(4)
Snells Beach Motel
Sunburst Reserve Self Contained camping
Tahi Lodge
Snells Beach
Snells Beach Weather
Current conditions: 2.9°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.61 | 17.35 | 6.2 | 10 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.9 | 16.41 | 5.93 | 10.5 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.02 | 14.26 | 1.57 | 10.25 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.52 | 14.35 | 3.97 | 8.63 |
| 🍂 May | 16.92 | 11.92 | 3.72 | 7.88 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.48 | 10.67 | 3.3 | 7.4 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.5 | 9.17 | 4.31 | 7.4 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.61 | 8.06 | 2.11 | 8.38 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.41 | 10.38 | 3.16 | 9.39 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.49 | 11.43 | 3.09 | 10.29 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.34 | 12.44 | 3.02 | 11.11 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.08 | 15.11 | 3.89 | 11.49 |
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