- Est. Median Value
- $735K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $240/wk
- Safety Score
- 84/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 5.3°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~41 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in West Bay
Is West Bay a good place to live?
West Bay is home to roughly 1,491 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, West Bay scores 43 out of 100, with a safety score of 84/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: West 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 $735K, and weekly rent typically sits around $240.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether West 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
- Safety84
- Amenities25
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability51
- Green space10
- Community22
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $735K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $240/wk
- Median HH Income
- $63K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +15.6%
- 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 West Bay
Schools in zone for West Bay
No enrolment-zoned schools cover West Bay. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
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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 West Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Lake Rotoiti School
Full Primary · roll 17 · decile 8 · 1.9 km away
West Bay Weather
Current conditions: 5.3°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.12 | 10.75 | 2.85 | 11.02 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.82 | 9.66 | 3.11 | 10.26 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.96 | 7.22 | 3.94 | 9.07 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.2 | 6.51 | 4.33 | 7.86 |
| 🍂 May | 10.97 | 4.22 | 3.87 | 5.73 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.7 | 2.43 | 3.1 | 6 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.52 | 1.68 | 2.04 | 5.93 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.54 | 0.81 | 4.51 | 7.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 10.86 | 3.37 | 5.33 | 7.27 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.5 | 4.62 | 6.4 | 8.69 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.85 | 6.61 | 3.87 | 10.07 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.82 | 9.85 | 5.36 | 10.32 |
West Bay Community
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