- Est. Median Value
- $825K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 87%
- Current Weather
- 11.5°C
- Median Age
- 60 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Thornton Bay
Is Thornton Bay a good place to live?
Thornton Bay is home to roughly 1,974 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Thornton Bay scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 87% green space.
Schools: Thornton 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 $825K, and weekly rent typically sits around $360.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Thornton 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
- Safety60
- Amenities10
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability46
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $825K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Median HH Income
- $47K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.1%
- 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 Thornton Bay
Schools in zone for Thornton Bay
Children living in Thornton Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Te Puru School
Full Primary · roll 164 · decile 4
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Tradies & Services in Thornton Bay
Tradies & services(2)
Chimney Sweep Thames
Kt property service
Thornton Bay Weather
Current conditions: 11.5°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.22 | 16.44 | 10.37 | 9.85 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.15 | 15.72 | 8.82 | 10.37 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.7 | 13.31 | 3.26 | 10.27 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.51 | 13.42 | 4.83 | 8.55 |
| 🍂 May | 15.7 | 10.89 | 6.81 | 7.71 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.32 | 9.87 | 5.47 | 7.36 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.06 | 8.38 | 6.13 | 7.48 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.97 | 7.76 | 3.78 | 8.2 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.39 | 9.95 | 5.41 | 9.66 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.6 | 10.79 | 5.2 | 10.28 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.42 | 12.24 | 3.46 | 11.13 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.39 | 14.92 | 5.06 | 11.88 |
Thornton Bay Community
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