Moncks Bay

Waterfront on its doorstep, a working farm at its back.

Moncks Bay

A small coastal neighbourhood with a working farm as its backdrop and the waterfront on its doorstep. Walk beside the water before work, spend weekends out on the bay, or head into the hills to unwind. A welcoming community and a little more breathing room, all within reach of the city.

Indicative median house price: $1.25M (estimate, not a valuation).

Strengths

  • Calm water for paddling and water sports
  • New local family friendly brewery bar (Two Thumbs)
  • Family friendly community
  • Large sports ground
  • Dog park
  • Quiet streets just off the main road

Trade-offs

  • Premium pricing, limited supply of houses for sale

Nearby

Local schools

Natural hazards

Coastal inundation / tsunami
Moderate
Rockfall & slope
Moderate
Liquefaction
Low
Flooding
Low

Indicative, suburb-wide. Check property-level hazard info before buying.

Reported crime

91 victimisations in the 12 months to Sep 2026 (previous year: 79). Source: NZ Police.

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