- 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
broken clouds
Living in Thornton Bay
Is Thornton Bay a good place to live?
Thornton Bay is home to roughly 1,974 people across 0.9 km². 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Thornton Bay?
- Children living in Thornton Bay are in zone for Te Puru School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Thornton 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 postcode for Thornton Bay?
- The postcode for Thornton Bay is 3575.
- What is the population of Thornton Bay?
- Thornton Bay has 1,974 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Thornton Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Thornton Bay is $825K. Median weekly rent is $360/week.
- Where is Thornton Bay?
- Thornton Bay is in Thames-Coromandel, Waikato, New Zealand.
- Is Thornton Bay a good place to live?
- Thornton Bay scores 44/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
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
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Thornton 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.
Tradies & Services in Thornton Bay
Tradies & services(2)
Chimney Sweep Thames
Kt property service
Thornton Bay Weather
Current conditions: 11.5°C, broken 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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