- Est. Median Value
- $716K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 0.6°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Swell Bay
Is Swell Bay a good place to live?
Swell Bay is home to roughly 306 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Swell Bay scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Swell 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 $716K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 0.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Swell 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
- Safety71
- Amenities38
- Schools64
- Housing Affordability52
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $716K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $95K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +20.0%
- 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 Swell Bay?
- Children living in Swell Bay are in zone for Hurunui College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Swell 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 Swell Bay?
- Swell Bay has 306 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Swell Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Swell Bay is $716K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Swell Bay?
- Swell Bay is in Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Swell Bay a good place to live?
- Swell Bay scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Swell Bay
Schools in zone for Swell Bay
Children living in Swell Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hurunui College
Composite · roll 185 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Swell 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.
Swell Bay Weather
Current conditions: 0.6°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.76 | 10.98 | 2.27 | 11.04 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.97 | 10.08 | 3.11 | 8.91 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.54 | 7.76 | 3.97 | 8.32 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.47 | 7.14 | 2.61 | 7.12 |
| 🍂 May | 11.18 | 4.91 | 2.51 | 5.35 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.64 | 3.41 | 3.11 | 4.99 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.08 | 2.05 | 2.41 | 5.03 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.44 | 1.56 | 3.94 | 6.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 10.6 | 3.88 | 6.15 | 6.32 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.97 | 4.94 | 6.44 | 7.71 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.1 | 6.6 | 2.87 | 9.09 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.28 | 9.83 | 3.68 | 9.47 |
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