- Est. Median Value
- $1.15M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 8.4°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
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Living in Wharehou Bay
Is Wharehou Bay a good place to live?
Wharehou Bay is home to roughly 978 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wharehou Bay scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Wharehou 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 $1.15M, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wharehou 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
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability33
- Green space10
- Community89
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.15M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $148K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.5%
- 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 Wharehou Bay?
- Children living in Wharehou Bay are in zone for 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 Wharehou 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 Wharehou Bay?
- Wharehou Bay has 978 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Wharehou Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Wharehou Bay is $1.1M. Median weekly rent is $450/week.
- Where is Wharehou Bay?
- Wharehou Bay is in Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Wharehou Bay a good place to live?
- Wharehou Bay scores 46/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Wharehou Bay
Schools in zone for Wharehou Bay
Children living in Wharehou Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
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 Wharehou 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
Kerbside collection data isn't available for Wharehou Bay in our current dataset.
Wharehou Bay Weather
Current conditions: 8.4°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.67 | 14.78 | 1.68 | 11.22 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.91 | 14.88 | 2.21 | 10.77 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18 | 12.86 | 1.9 | 10.12 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.82 | 11.84 | 4.58 | 7.85 |
| 🍂 May | 14.74 | 9.94 | 3.83 | 6.96 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.37 | 8.37 | 2.59 | 6.59 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.22 | 7.52 | 2.68 | 6.18 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.87 | 7.45 | 3.15 | 7.75 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.91 | 9.41 | 3.2 | 8.62 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.92 | 9.86 | 2.74 | 10.04 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.17 | 11.4 | 1.72 | 10.73 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.37 | 13.57 | 2.71 | 10.71 |
Wharehou Bay Community
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