- Est. Median Value
- $814K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 11.1°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Tapu Bay
Is Tapu Bay a good place to live?
Tapu Bay is home to roughly 1,992 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tapu Bay scores 39 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Tapu 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 $814K, and weekly rent typically sits around $320.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tapu 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
- Safety82
- Amenities25
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability46
- Green space10
- Community44
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $814K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Median HH Income
- $80K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +12.5%
- 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 Tapu Bay
Schools in zone for Tapu Bay
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Tapu Bay. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Tapu 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 Tapu Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Riwaka School
Full Primary · roll 132 · decile 4 · 3.0 km away
Tapu Bay Weather
Current conditions: 11.1°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.9 | 14.05 | 3.35 | 10.94 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.88 | 13.11 | 2.94 | 11.24 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.62 | 10.9 | 2.54 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.02 | 10.04 | 4.79 | 8.17 |
| 🍂 May | 15.26 | 7.98 | 7.19 | 6.56 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.41 | 6.51 | 6.16 | 6.42 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.09 | 5.53 | 2.68 | 7.03 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.47 | 4.67 | 3.24 | 8.64 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.75 | 7.31 | 3.32 | 8.8 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.44 | 7.83 | 5.56 | 10.14 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.27 | 9.91 | 3.33 | 11.25 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.6 | 13.3 | 3.17 | 11.52 |
Tapu Bay Community
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