- Est. Median Value
- $1.20M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 59/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 9.6°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
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Living in Sorrento Bay
Is Sorrento Bay a good place to live?
Sorrento Bay is home to roughly 1,986 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Sorrento Bay scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 59/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Sorrento Bay has 27 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 $1.20M, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Sorrento 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
- Safety59
- Amenities41
- Schools62
- Housing Affordability31
- Green space10
- Community100
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.20M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $152K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -4.5%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Sorrento Bay
Schools in zone for Sorrento Bay
Children living in Sorrento Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Full Primary · roll 260 · decile 5
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Sorrento Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wainuiomata Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 339 · decile 2 · 2.3 km away
Wainuiomata High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 717 · decile 4 · 2.5 km away
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Contributing · roll 268 · decile 4 · 2.5 km away
Gracefield School
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 5 · 2.6 km away
Randwick School
Full Primary · roll 109 · decile 3 · 2.7 km away
Wellesley College
Full Primary · roll 231 · decile 10 · 2.7 km away
St Claudine Thevenet School
Full Primary · roll 184 · decile 3 · 2.8 km away
Fernlea School
Contributing · roll 192 · decile 4 · 2.9 km away
Arakura School
Contributing · roll 141 · decile 2 · 3.4 km away
Wilford School
Full Primary · roll 204 · decile 5 · 3.6 km away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 3.6 km away
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Full Primary · roll 147 · decile 2 · 3.7 km away
Petone Central School
Full Primary · roll 186 · decile 5 · 4.0 km away
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Full Primary · roll 148 · decile 5 · 4.0 km away
Hutt Valley High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1999 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Composite · roll 415 · decile 2 · 4.3 km away
Muritai School
Full Primary · roll 328 · decile 10 · 4.3 km away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 835 · decile 7 · 4.4 km away
Hutt Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 598 · decile 8 · 4.4 km away
Waterloo School
Contributing · roll 507 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Full Primary · roll 439 · decile 9 · 4.7 km away
Hutt Central School
Contributing · roll 262 · decile 5 · 4.8 km away
Wainuiomata Primary School
Contributing · roll 235 · decile 4 · 4.8 km away
St Bernard's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 684 · decile 6 · 4.9 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Composite · roll 255 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Sorrento Bay Weather
Current conditions: 9.6°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.36 | 14.9 | 2.29 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.33 | 14.84 | 3.39 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.27 | 12.61 | 2.94 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.25 | 11.62 | 4.57 | 7.86 |
| 🍂 May | 15 | 9.74 | 4.32 | 6.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.68 | 8.29 | 2.57 | 6.48 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.43 | 7.5 | 3.42 | 6.13 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.04 | 7.06 | 3.99 | 7.63 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.18 | 9.12 | 4.05 | 8.56 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.27 | 9.75 | 3.86 | 9.93 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.74 | 11.31 | 3.03 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.1 | 13.69 | 3.17 | 10.41 |
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