- Est. Median Value
- $851K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 47/100
- Green Space
- 62%
- Current Weather
- 9.0°C
- Median Age
- 54 yrs
~78 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in South Bay
Is South Bay a good place to live?
South Bay is home to roughly 2,316 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, South Bay scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 47/100 and 62% green space.
Schools: South 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 $851K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: South Bay has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.0°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.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety47
- Amenities10
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability44
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $851K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $60K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.2%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
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 schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kaikōura Primary School
Contributing · roll 116 · decile 3
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)
Full Primary · roll 104 · decile 5
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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to South Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Kaikōura High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 194 · decile 4 · 2.7 km away
Explore South Bay
Things to do(3)
Kaikoura Fishing
South Bay Reserve
The Rodfather Fishing Charters Kaikoura
Parks & green spaces(1)
South Bay Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in South Bay
Tradies & services(1)
Innovative Waste Kaikoura
Beauty & Fitness in South Bay
Beauty & fitness(2)
Kaikoura Fishing
The Rodfather Fishing Charters Kaikoura
Professional Services in South Bay
Professional services(1)
Jude Anker Mortgages
Stay in South Bay
Places to stay(2)
Scarborough Reserve
Bay Cottages
South Bay Weather
Current conditions: 9.0°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.18 | 14.21 | 3.53 | 11.63 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.8 | 14.01 | 7.32 | 10.4 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.91 | 11.29 | 4.41 | 9.21 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.21 | 10.19 | 4.13 | 7.76 |
| 🍂 May | 14.65 | 8.13 | 2.6 | 6.37 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.09 | 6.68 | 3.29 | 6 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.18 | 5.47 | 5.17 | 6.54 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.51 | 4.83 | 2.19 | 8.24 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.06 | 7.08 | 2.77 | 8.57 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.22 | 8.3 | 3.84 | 10.11 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.37 | 10.14 | 3.64 | 10.95 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.47 | 13.31 | 5.41 | 10.98 |
South Bay Community
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