- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 57/100
- Green Space
- 23%
- Current Weather
- 2.8°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~69 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Kaipara Flats
Is Kaipara Flats a good place to live?
Kaipara Flats is home to roughly 2,235 people across 82.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kaipara Flats scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 57/100 and 23% green space.
Schools: Kaipara Flats 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 $1.33M, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Kaipara Flats has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 2.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kaipara Flats 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.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety57
- Amenities14
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability28
- Green space77
- Community100
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.33M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $108K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +13.7%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Kaipara Flats?
- Children living in Kaipara Flats are in zone for Kaipara Flats School, Mahurangi College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Kaipara Flats?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Kaipara Flats?
- The postcode for Kaipara Flats is 0981.
- What is the population of Kaipara Flats?
- Kaipara Flats has 2,235 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Kaipara Flats?
- The estimated median property value in Kaipara Flats is $1.3M. Median weekly rent is $400/week.
- Where is Kaipara Flats?
- Kaipara Flats is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Kaipara Flats a good place to live?
- Kaipara Flats scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Kaipara Flats
Schools in zone for Kaipara Flats
Children living in Kaipara Flats have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kaipara Flats School
Contributing · roll 104 · decile 9
Mahurangi College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1586 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kaipara Flats. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Thursday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Thursday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 6 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Thursday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Thursday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Thursday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Explore Kaipara Flats
Things to do(1)
Kaipara Flats Sports Club
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Kaipara Flats
Tradies & services(2)
Elite Motors Mechanical and Auto Electrical
Nicholas Oxborough Contracting
Shops in Kaipara Flats
Shops(1)
Tui Creek Wood Products
Beauty & Fitness in Kaipara Flats
Beauty & fitness(3)
Ella & Me beauty
Kaipara Flats Sports Club
Muse Hair
Professional Services in Kaipara Flats
Professional services(1)
All About Auctions
Kaipara Flats Weather
Current conditions: 2.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.18 | 16.69 | 135.8 | 10.61 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.14 | 16.36 | 142.33 | 10.33 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.46 | 14.37 | 72.67 | 10.37 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.78 | 13.93 | 99.37 | 8.56 |
| 🍂 May | 17.27 | 11.7 | 119.3 | 7.77 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.37 | 10.25 | 99.8 | 6.99 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.63 | 9.56 | 179.13 | 6.99 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.75 | 8.38 | 109.2 | 8.12 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.08 | 9.97 | 127.17 | 9.23 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.14 | 11.25 | 118.5 | 9.91 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.93 | 12.69 | 139.27 | 10.77 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.5 | 15.04 | 146.6 | 10.77 |
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