- Est. Median Value
- $1.21M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $792/wk
- Safety Score
- 42/100
- Green Space
- 9%
- Current Weather
- 11.1°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~83 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Karaka
Is Karaka a good place to live?
Karaka is home to roughly 4,296 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Karaka scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 42/100 and 9% green space.
Schools: Karaka has 27 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 $1.21M, and weekly rent typically sits around $792.
Lifestyle: Karaka has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Karaka 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
- Safety42
- Amenities100
- Schools57
- Housing Affordability31
- Green space31
- Community33
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.21M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $792/wk
- Median HH Income
- $111K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +21.0%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Karaka
Schools in zone for Karaka
Children living in Karaka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Rosehill College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1785 · decile 2
Rosehill Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 389 · decile 3
Hingaia Peninsula School
Full Primary · roll 414 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Karaka. 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Karaka that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
ACG Strathallan
Composite · roll 1270 · 1.0 km away
Mangapikopiko School
Contributing · roll 262 · 1.7 km away
Rosehill School
Specialist School · roll 342 · decile 2 · 2.0 km away
Kereru Park Campus
Full Primary · roll 155 · decile 1 · 2.1 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
Contributing · roll 386 · decile 4 · 2.1 km away
Papakura Central School
Contributing · roll 440 · decile 4 · 2.3 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura
Composite · roll 72 · 2.3 km away
Papakura Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 3.1 km away
Conifer Grove School
Full Primary · roll 539 · decile 4 · 3.2 km away
Opaheke School
Full Primary · roll 604 · decile 4 · 3.3 km away
Papakura High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1360 · decile 2 · 3.6 km away
Papakura Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 302 · decile 2 · 3.7 km away
Papakura Normal School
Full Primary · roll 750 · decile 3 · 3.7 km away
Drury Christian School
Composite · roll 35 · decile 7 · 3.8 km away
Ngākōroa School
Full Primary · roll 218 · 3.9 km away
Drury School
Full Primary · roll 330 · decile 7 · 4.0 km away
Edmund Hillary School
Full Primary · roll 188 · decile 1 · 4.0 km away
Clayton Park School
Full Primary · roll 328 · decile 2 · 4.3 km away
Kelvin Road School
Contributing · roll 527 · decile 1 · 4.3 km away
Takanini School
Full Primary · roll 561 · decile 1 · 4.3 km away
Reremoana School
Full Primary · roll 408 · decile 9 · 4.4 km away
Cosgrove School
Contributing · roll 592 · decile 1 · 4.7 km away
Kauri Flats School
Full Primary · roll 686 · decile 3 · 4.8 km away
South Auckland Middle School
Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · roll 180 · 4.9 km away
Explore Karaka
Things to do(8)
Karaka Cricket Club
Karaka Community Event Centre at Karaka Sports Park
Westbury Stud
Karaka Tennis Club
Karaka Community Event Centre
Karaka Rugby Club
La Grâce Dance Academy New Zealand
F45 Training
Parks & green spaces(1)
Karaka Community Event Centre
Healthcare(3)
Karaka Medical Specialists
Karaka Family Health
Unichem
Eat & Drink in Karaka
Places to eat & drink(22)
Harrys Kitchen Cafe
Urban Soul Cafe and Bistro
Red Shed Palazzo
Little Oak Bakery
CCT Lavender Farm Café
St Pierre's Sushi
Last Jar Cafe
Pizza Hut
Karaka General Store and Cafe
MADE Cafe
Karaka Spice Junction
Wild Bean Cafe
Pokeno Whisky
Shed 16 Cafe & Restaurant
MELBA Karaka
McDonald's
Little Oak Karaka
Ethereal Restaurant
Cinnamon, Indian Eatery & Bar
Urban Soul Karaka
St Pierres Sushi Karaka
KFC Karaka
Tradies & Services in Karaka
Tradies & services(17)
360 Pristine Auto Detailing
Affordable Modular Homes
Auckland Sewing LTD
Bioforce Ltd
Ecu Shop Nz
Eden Masonry Homes
eHaus Auckland South & East
Electrical Construction & Design
Glass Connect Ltd
Gorgeous Homes
Heritage Homes
Lawnranger Lawnmowing Ltd
Magic Wings Homebased Childcare
Mint Homes | Transportable Homes
Pest Patrol
Platinum Homes - Paerata Rise - Showhome
Signature Homes Papakura & Franklin
Shops in Karaka
Shops(8)
Auckland Sewing LTD
BreathingBetter.co.nz
Corner of Linwood & Blackbridge Road, Karaka
Gellert Nurseries
Karaka Fine Wines & Spirits
Karaka Fresh Market
Liquor Centre Karaka
Paddock to Pantry
Beauty & Fitness in Karaka
Beauty & fitness(21)
A.Style Hair
Afri Afro Hair Salon
Bdazzled beauty care
Beauty Bless
Bloom Skin Aesthetics
Caci Karaka
Cellfield
Design by Knightsbridge
F45 Training
Five Star Nails Karaka
Gabbie Blake Hairstylist
Hair and beauty saloon
Karaka Community Event Centre at Karaka Sports Park
Karaka Cricket Club
Karaka Rugby Club
Karaka Tennis Club
KVB
La Grâce Dance Academy New Zealand
Nails by Linda
RevitaLash Cosmetics New Zealand
Westbury Stud
Professional Services in Karaka
Professional services(9)
Beststart Bremner Road
Gluten Free Grocer
Martin Davidson and Associates
NZ - Immo
NZHL (NZ Home Loans) - NZHL Karaka
OneStaff
Racheal Trail Photography
Sunshine Fields
Tighes Firewood
Stay in Karaka
Places to stay(5)
Karaka Country Retreat
Te Hihi Estate
DoubleTree by Hilton Auckland Karaka
Bycroft Lodge
DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka
Karaka Weather
Current conditions: 11.1°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.15 | 16.85 | 7 | 9.86 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.95 | 15.89 | 5.74 | 10.4 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.55 | 13.64 | 3.19 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.64 | 13.54 | 3.73 | 8.57 |
| 🍂 May | 16.84 | 11.2 | 4.23 | 7.51 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.51 | 9.57 | 3.5 | 7.34 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.34 | 8.55 | 3.62 | 7.28 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.42 | 7.3 | 3.22 | 8.16 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.13 | 10.28 | 4.36 | 9.37 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.36 | 11.26 | 3.32 | 9.98 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.02 | 12.54 | 3.45 | 10.73 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.02 | 15.2 | 4.92 | 11.15 |
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