- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $566/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 12.3°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Waiau Bay
Is Waiau Bay a good place to live?
Waiau Bay is home to roughly 1,938 people across 1.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waiau Bay scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Waiau Bay has 6 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 $1.27M, and weekly rent typically sits around $566.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 12.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waiau 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
- Safety58
- Amenities59
- Schools86
- Housing Affordability30
- Green space10
- Community89
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $566/wk
- Median HH Income
- $114K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.0%
- 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 Waiau Bay?
- Waiau Bay is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.
- How do I check my school zone in Waiau 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 Waiau Bay?
- The postcode for Waiau Bay is 0930.
- What is the population of Waiau Bay?
- Waiau Bay has 1,938 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Waiau Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Waiau Bay is $1.3M. Median weekly rent is $566/week.
- Where is Waiau Bay?
- Waiau Bay is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Waiau Bay a good place to live?
- Waiau Bay scores 51/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waiau Bay
Schools in zone for Waiau Bay
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Waiau Bay. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waiau 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 Waiau Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Wentworth College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 479 · 1.9 km away
Wentworth Primary
Full Primary · roll 155 · decile 10 · 2.2 km away
Whangaparaoa School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 795 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
Whangaparaoa College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1923 · decile 9 · 2.8 km away
Gulf Harbour School
Contributing · roll 531 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Stanmore Bay School
Contributing · roll 488 · decile 8 · 3.8 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 12 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Wednesday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Waiau Bay Weather
Current conditions: 12.3°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.18 | 17.7 | 4.93 | 10.73 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.35 | 17.44 | 5.36 | 10.42 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.58 | 15.37 | 2.18 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Apr | 20.02 | 14.97 | 2.97 | 8.7 |
| 🍂 May | 17.55 | 12.52 | 3.56 | 7.81 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.83 | 11.06 | 3.28 | 7.25 |
| ❄️ Jul | 15.03 | 10.06 | 5.72 | 6.93 |
| ❄️ Aug | 15.06 | 8.99 | 2.97 | 8.06 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.49 | 10.47 | 3.27 | 9.39 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.65 | 11.9 | 3.48 | 10.16 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.63 | 13.35 | 4.21 | 10.9 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.09 | 15.74 | 3.68 | 11.09 |
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