- Est. Median Value
- $935K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $269/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 10.5°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
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Living in Tīrau Bay
Is Tīrau Bay a good place to live?
Tīrau Bay is home to roughly 3,744 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tīrau Bay scores 41 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Tīrau Bay has 15 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 $935K, and weekly rent typically sits around $269.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tīrau 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
- Amenities41
- Schools59
- Housing Affordability40
- Green space10
- Community56
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $935K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $269/wk
- Median HH Income
- $99K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- 0.0%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Tīrau Bay?
- Children living in Tīrau Bay are in zone for Mana College, Hutt International Boys' School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Tīrau 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 Tīrau Bay?
- Tīrau Bay has 3,744 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Tīrau Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Tīrau Bay is $935K. Median weekly rent is $269/week.
- Where is Tīrau Bay?
- Tīrau Bay is in Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Tīrau Bay a good place to live?
- Tīrau Bay scores 41/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Tīrau Bay
Schools in zone for Tīrau Bay
Children living in Tīrau Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Mana College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 520 · decile 2
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Tīrau 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 Tīrau Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Ngati Toa School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 3 · 2.3 km away
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Contributing · roll 16 · decile 4 · 2.4 km away
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
Specialist School · roll 152 · decile 5 · 2.5 km away
Titahi Bay School
Contributing · roll 361 · decile 4 · 2.7 km away
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 169 · decile 4 · 2.9 km away
Porirua School
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 2 · 3.0 km away
Titahi Bay North School
Full Primary · roll 118 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Aotea College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1375 · decile 5 · 4.1 km away
Bishop Viard College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 390 · decile 4 · 4.1 km away
Wellington S D A School
Full Primary · roll 106 · decile 2 · 4.5 km away
Porirua Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 4.5 km away
Porirua East School
Contributing · roll 141 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Papakowhai School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Tīrau Bay Weather
Current conditions: 10.5°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.96 | 15.04 | 2.11 | 11.41 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.96 | 15.07 | 2.88 | 10.68 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.92 | 12.71 | 2.23 | 10.17 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.13 | 11.8 | 4.48 | 7.93 |
| 🍂 May | 14.95 | 9.87 | 4.64 | 7.07 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.67 | 8.14 | 2.45 | 6.73 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.33 | 7.77 | 2.9 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.89 | 7.51 | 4.44 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.85 | 9.49 | 3.53 | 8.85 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.85 | 10.08 | 3.39 | 10.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.27 | 11.54 | 2.33 | 11.08 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.52 | 13.93 | 2.87 | 10.71 |
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