- Est. Median Value
- $629K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 49/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 13.9°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
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Living in Whau Bay
Is Whau Bay a good place to live?
Whau Bay is home to roughly 1,350 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whau Bay scores 30 out of 100, with a safety score of 49/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Whau 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 $629K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 13.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whau 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
- Safety49
- Amenities28
- Schools32
- Housing Affordability60
- Green space10
- Community11
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $629K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $57K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.4%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Whau Bay
Schools in zone for Whau Bay
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Whau 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 Whau Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
TKKM o Whangaroa
Composite · roll 29 · decile 2 · 2.6 km away
Matauri Bay School
Contributing · roll 46 · decile 2 · 2.7 km away
Whau Bay Weather
Current conditions: 13.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.05 | 17.9 | 6.62 | 10.35 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.29 | 16.95 | 4.22 | 10.49 |
| 🍂 Mar | 22.39 | 14.53 | 1.04 | 10.27 |
| 🍂 Apr | 20.53 | 15.24 | 4.69 | 8.01 |
| 🍂 May | 18.03 | 12.82 | 6.64 | 8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 16.33 | 10.91 | 5.15 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Jul | 15.75 | 10.38 | 4.18 | 7.96 |
| ❄️ Aug | 15.49 | 9.2 | 3.86 | 8.14 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.24 | 10.85 | 3.18 | 9.48 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.16 | 12.17 | 4.12 | 10.3 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.89 | 12.77 | 2.39 | 11.57 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.58 | 16.1 | 3.41 | 11.08 |
Whau Bay Community
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