Titahi Bay, Porirua
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Buyer’s guide to Tītahi Bay (Porirua) — lifestyle, schools, transport, price ranges (2026) and practical next steps for house hunters and investors.
Tips for Buyers
- 1.Check recent sold data for the exact street (OneRoof, Realestate.co.nz, local agents)
- 2.Visit the area at different times and days to assess neighbourhood feel and traffic
- 3.Confirm school zones and read ERO reports for targeted schools
- 4.Check exact transport connections from the property address (nearest bus stops and walk times)
- 5.Budget for renovation/maintenance on older weatherboard homes (damp, roof, insulation)
- 6.Review local police/community safety stats and speak to neighbours or resident groups if concerned
Common Property Types
- • Post‑war weatherboard bungalows and villas
- • Single‑level 2–3 bedroom family homes
- • Hillside houses with sea views
- • Townhouses / units
- • Occasional newer builds and renovated sea‑view homes
Who Lives Here
Mixed, diverse community with many families and a relatively young median age (Porirua mid‑30s). Stronger Māori and Pacific Peoples presence in parts of the suburb. Renting around 35–40% in some datasets.
Transport
- • Metlink bus routes 210 and 220 connecting Tītahi Bay with Porirua Station and nearby suburbs
- • Porirua Station (Metlink Kāpiti/Porirua services) — Porirua→Wellington ~18–25 minutes by train
- • Typical PT door‑to‑door to Wellington CBD ≈ 40–60 minutes (bus to station + train)
- • Driving to Wellington CBD ≈ 20–35 minutes off‑peak (30–50 minutes peak); ~20–25 km
Schools
- • Titahi Bay School (primary)
- • Titahi Bay North School (primary)
- • Ngāti Toa School (primary / area school)
- • St Pius X School (Catholic primary)
Amenities
- • Tītahi Bay Beach (surfing, family beach)
- • T Bay Café (Whitehouse Rd) and Aloha Friday / T Bay Coffee & Gallery (Bay Drive)
- • Four Square Tītahi Bay (Whitehouse Rd) and Titahi Bay Mini Mart (Main Rd)
- • Local reserves, walking routes and coastal viewpoints (including Gloaming Hill)
Tītahi Bay is relatively affordable for coastal living and attractive to investors because of a sizeable rental market. Early‑2026 shows tighter listings and stabilising prices; outcomes will be street‑specific and depend on property condition, site and views.
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