- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 80/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 14.6°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~45 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Waitākere Bay
Is Waitākere Bay a good place to live?
Waitākere Bay is home to roughly 1,089 people across 0.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waitākere Bay scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 80/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Waitākere Bay has 2 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 $1.10M, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 14.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waitākere 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
- Safety80
- Amenities59
- Schools43
- Housing Affordability34
- Green space10
- Community56
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $114K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.4%
- 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 Waitākere Bay?
- Children living in Waitākere Bay are in zone for St Paul's School (Massey), Massey High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Waitākere 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 Waitākere Bay?
- Waitākere Bay has 1,089 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Waitākere Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Waitākere Bay is $1.1M. Median weekly rent is $450/week.
- Where is Waitākere Bay?
- Waitākere Bay is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Waitākere Bay a good place to live?
- Waitākere Bay scores 46/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Waitākere Bay
Schools in zone for Waitākere Bay
Children living in Waitākere Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Paul's School (Massey)
Contributing · roll 440 · decile 4
Massey High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2140 · decile 3
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Waitākere 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 3 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Monday 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.
Waitākere Bay Weather
Current conditions: 14.6°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.67 | 17.73 | 5.71 | 10.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.97 | 16.9 | 5.65 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.23 | 15.2 | 2.83 | 9.99 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.53 | 14.98 | 3.37 | 8.17 |
| 🍂 May | 17.02 | 12.63 | 4.88 | 7.7 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.6 | 11.39 | 3.61 | 7.18 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.57 | 10.17 | 5.22 | 7.22 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.39 | 9.4 | 3.07 | 8.33 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.92 | 11.65 | 4.51 | 9.21 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.98 | 12.28 | 3.69 | 9.99 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.03 | 13.66 | 2.96 | 11.04 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.68 | 15.96 | 3.95 | 11.06 |
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