- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 13.2°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Sunset Bay
Is Sunset Bay a good place to live?
Sunset Bay is home to roughly 3,429 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Sunset Bay scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Sunset Bay has 29 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 $1.27M, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 13.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Sunset 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
- Safety50
- Amenities59
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability30
- Green space10
- Community89
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $123K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.4%
- 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 Sunset Bay
Schools in zone for Sunset Bay
Children living in Sunset Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Beach Haven School
Contributing · roll 416 · decile 4
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Sunset Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Greenhithe School
Contributing · roll 458 · decile 10 · 1.7 km away
Hobsonville Point Primary School
Full Primary · roll 677 · decile 9 · 1.7 km away
Birkdale North School
Contributing · roll 142 · decile 5 · 1.9 km away
Birkdale Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 229 · decile 6 · 2.0 km away
Birkenhead College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 489 · decile 6 · 2.1 km away
Scott Point School
Full Primary · roll 885 · 2.3 km away
Birkdale Primary School
Contributing · roll 190 · decile 5 · 2.3 km away
Kauri Park School
Contributing · roll 352 · decile 7 · 2.4 km away
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1057 · decile 9 · 2.4 km away
Windy Ridge School
Contributing · roll 196 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
Bayview School
Contributing · roll 382 · decile 7 · 2.9 km away
Upper Harbour Primary School
Contributing · roll 348 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
Glenfield College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 762 · decile 6 · 3.2 km away
Verran Primary School
Contributing · roll 208 · decile 8 · 3.2 km away
Manuka Primary School
Contributing · roll 232 · decile 6 · 3.5 km away
Chelsea School
Contributing · roll 377 · decile 10 · 3.9 km away
Westminster Christian School
Full Primary · roll 359 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Glenfield Primary School
Contributing · roll 295 · decile 7 · 4.3 km away
Hobsonville School
Full Primary · roll 477 · decile 7 · 4.3 km away
Vanguard Military School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 169 · decile 3 · 4.4 km away
Marlborough School
Contributing · roll 400 · decile 7 · 4.5 km away
Albany Junior High School
Secondary (Year 7-10) · roll 1127 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
Birkenhead School
Contributing · roll 446 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
Glenfield Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 443 · decile 6 · 4.6 km away
Marina View School
Full Primary · roll 562 · decile 8 · 4.6 km away
Willow Park School
Contributing · roll 614 · decile 4 · 4.7 km away
Ridgeview School
Contributing · roll 49 · decile 9 · 4.8 km away
Wairau Valley Special School
Specialist School · roll 293 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Sunset Bay Weather
Current conditions: 13.2°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.75 | 16.8 | 6.53 | 10.12 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.91 | 15.59 | 5.73 | 10.39 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.84 | 13.37 | 2.22 | 10.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.54 | 13.63 | 3.45 | 8.49 |
| 🍂 May | 16.85 | 10.93 | 4.53 | 7.69 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.39 | 9.76 | 3.52 | 7.31 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.43 | 8.29 | 3.81 | 7.25 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.56 | 6.91 | 2.5 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.18 | 9.87 | 3.35 | 9.38 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.49 | 10.85 | 4.05 | 10.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.45 | 12.04 | 3.35 | 11.03 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.33 | 14.96 | 4.01 | 11.35 |
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