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Bay View, New Zealand

Hawke's Bay Region · New Zealand

Bay View is a small town in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand with a population of 2,400. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,400 Population 59/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
53.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$25,620 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,620 median income, 2.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

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About Bay View

Bay View, previously known as Kai-arero and Petane, is a settlement in the Hawke's Bay region of the eastern North Island of New Zealand. It lies on State Highway 2, nine kilometres north of the city centre of Napier. The Esk River flows into the sea just to the north. Hawke's Bay Airport and the Napier suburb of Westshore lie just to the south. Bay View has been administered by the Napier City Council since the 1989 local government reforms.

People

Population2,400
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density59/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,620
Per Capita$25,620
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

C
Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership84.8%
Housing Units960

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population2,400
Population Density59 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-39.4204°, 176.8673°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceHawke's Bay Region
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation53.8 inches (1,367 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,620
Median Age48.3 years

About Bay View

Bay View is a small town in New Zealand (Hawke's Bay Region) with a population of 2,400. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Bay View has a population of 2,400 with a density of 59 people per square mile, spread across 40.9 square miles. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,400
Total Population
59
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above New Zealand avg
40.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bay View vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Bay View is $25,620, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,620 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $493, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 221 business establishments.

Income: Bay View vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$25,620
66% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$25,620
Avg Weekly Wage$493

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)221

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bay View is $208,000, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 84.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 960 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,000
26% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,040
11% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.8%
Owner-Occupied84.8%
Renter-Occupied15.2%
Housing Units960

Property Tax

Bay View enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area40.9 sq mi (106.0 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates-39.4204°N, 176.8673°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,026 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 116 km
May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 119 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 122 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 130 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 122 km
May 16, 1992 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.8 137 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 46 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 106 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 127 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 141 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 127 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 111 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 38 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 107 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 98 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 99 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 113 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 52 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 102 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 82 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 111 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 107 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 109 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 102 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 111 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake - - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taupo (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 100 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 110 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 113 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 121 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 130 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
February 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in Coldest, Wettest
July 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
August 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Driest
December 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in

Bay View has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in June to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and November the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Bay View

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Eskdale School - - - -
Hukarere Girls School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bay View

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Control 99.4FM kiwi, maori culture AAC 160 kbps

Museums in Bay View

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Faraday Museum of Technology
Gypsy Rose Tea Museum
MTG
Old Customs House

Libraries in Bay View

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Flaxmere Library0.0
Hastings District Library0.0
Haumoana Public Library0.0
Havelock North Library and Community Centre0.0
Napier Library0.0
Taradale Library0.0

Restaurants in Bay View

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crab Farm

Cafes in Bay View

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Snapper Cafe

Gas Stations in Bay View

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Mobil
NZ #1314576511
Z

Golf Courses in Bay View

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puketitiri Golf Course
Te Pohue Golf Club

Breweries in Bay View

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brave Brewing Co.
Zeelandt Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Bay View

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bay View

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawke's Bay AirportNPEMedium Airport
Wairoa AirportWIRMedium Airport
Hastings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kowhai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rangitaiki Airfield-Small Airport
Waipukurau Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bay View

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kahukura
Proactive Taradale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bay View

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eskdale War Memorial Church

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bay View

What is the population of Bay View?

Bay View has a population of 2,400 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 40.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bay View expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,620, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,000 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bay View?

Bay View enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches.

How is the job market in Bay View?

The job market in Bay View is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $493. There are 221 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bay View?

The median home value in Bay View is $208,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,040. The homeownership rate is 84.8%.

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