- Est. Median Value
- $466K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 86/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 10.5°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
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Living in South Bay
Is South Bay a good place to live?
South Bay is home to roughly 486 people across 0.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, South Bay scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 86/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: South Bay has 1 school 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 $466K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether South 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
- Safety86
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability81
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $466K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $69K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +19.1%
- 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 South Bay?
- Children living in South Bay are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in South 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 South Bay?
- South Bay has 486 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in South Bay?
- The estimated median property value in South Bay is $466K. Median weekly rent is $250/week.
- Where is South Bay?
- South Bay is in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.
- Is South Bay a good place to live?
- South Bay scores 44/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in South Bay
Schools in zone for South Bay
Children living in South Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in South 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.
South Bay Weather
Current conditions: 10.5°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.05 | 11.46 | 6.09 | 10.28 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.5 | 11.7 | 6.69 | 9.58 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.21 | 10.18 | 7.31 | 7.73 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.38 | 9.7 | 6.28 | 5.93 |
| 🍂 May | 12.12 | 8.27 | 5.79 | 4.18 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.14 | 6.61 | 4.69 | 5.07 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.48 | 6.31 | 6.3 | 4.87 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.73 | 6.16 | 6.57 | 6.62 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.13 | 6.81 | 8.84 | 7.55 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.48 | 7.48 | 6.58 | 7.14 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14 | 8.04 | 4.86 | 9.5 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.19 | 10.1 | 7.95 | 8.71 |
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