- Est. Median Value
- $812K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 45/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 13.3°C
- Median Age
- 30 yrs
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Living in Sponge Bay
Is Sponge Bay a good place to live?
Sponge Bay is home to roughly 2,676 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Sponge Bay scores 35 out of 100, with a safety score of 45/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Sponge Bay has 6 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 $812K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 13.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Sponge 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
- Safety45
- Amenities20
- Schools37
- Housing Affordability46
- Green space10
- Community100
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $812K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $83K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +13.1%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Sponge Bay
Schools in zone for Sponge Bay
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Sponge Bay. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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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 Sponge Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wainui Beach School
Contributing · roll 224 · decile 7 · 2.6 km away
Waikirikiri School
Full Primary · roll 209 · decile 1 · 3.1 km away
Kaiti School
Contributing · roll 409 · decile 1 · 3.2 km away
Ilminster Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 314 · decile 1 · 3.8 km away
Te Wharau School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 321 · decile 2 · 4.0 km away
Tūranga Tangata Rite
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 25 · 4.9 km away
Sponge Bay Weather
Current conditions: 13.3°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.17 | 15.9 | 6.08 | 9.74 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.93 | 15.7 | 7.44 | 9.67 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.01 | 13.09 | 2.57 | 10.3 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.46 | 12.59 | 2.81 | 8.06 |
| 🍂 May | 16.63 | 10.13 | 3.21 | 7.29 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.71 | 9.32 | 7.93 | 5.58 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.95 | 6.77 | 4.14 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.05 | 6.67 | 2.39 | 8.31 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.58 | 8.79 | 3.94 | 9.69 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.41 | 10.54 | 3.04 | 10.05 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.81 | 12.36 | 4.45 | 10.31 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.12 | 15.54 | 5.89 | 10.28 |
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