Neighbourhood guide
What's near Ruby Bay
In Ruby Bay, Māpua, we found 3 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Ruby Bay was $650 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Mapua School (1.8km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Busy Bees Mapua (2.3km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Mapua Pharmacy (2.5km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIETasman - Brightwater/Mapua/Richmond/Ruby Bay/Wakefield · Aug 2026 · 126 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $635 | $650 | $698 | $650 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Ruby Bay
Schools near Ruby Bay
- Mapua School 1.8 km
- Tasman Bay Christian School 4.7 km
- Mahana School 5.0 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Ruby Bay
- Busy Bees Mapua 2.3 km
- Māpua Playcentre 2.3 km
- Oasis Preschool Mapua 2.7 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Ruby Bay
- Mapua Pharmacy 2.5 km
- Mapua Pharmacy 2.6 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Ruby Bay
What amenities are near Ruby Bay?
Ruby Bay has 3 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
What is the median rent for a 3-bedroom home in Ruby Bay?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Ruby Bay was $650 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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