- Est. Median Value
- $649K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $420/wk
- Safety Score
- 78/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 9.7°C
- Median Age
- 59 yrs
~47 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Karaka Bay
Is Karaka Bay a good place to live?
Karaka Bay is home to roughly 1,659 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Karaka Bay scores 43 out of 100, with a safety score of 78/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Karaka Bay has 3 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 $649K, and weekly rent typically sits around $420.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Karaka Bay 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety78
- Amenities25
- Schools58
- Housing Affordability58
- Green space10
- Community33
- Transport18
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $649K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $420/wk
- Median HH Income
- $74K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.6%
- 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 Bay
Schools in zone for Karaka Bay
Children living in Karaka Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Queen Charlotte College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 368 · decile 6
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Karaka Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Waikawa Bay School
Contributing · roll 143 · decile 5 · 1.7 km away
Picton School
Contributing · roll 113 · decile 5 · 5.0 km away
Karaka Bay Weather
Current conditions: 9.7°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.88 | 14.34 | 2.04 | 11.18 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22 | 14.06 | 2.3 | 10.93 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.88 | 11.6 | 2.22 | 10.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.5 | 10.94 | 3.37 | 7.66 |
| 🍂 May | 15.07 | 8.65 | 3.23 | 7.02 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.15 | 7.32 | 3.09 | 6.64 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.78 | 5.79 | 2.05 | 7.05 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.95 | 5.58 | 2.3 | 8.31 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.95 | 8.14 | 2.45 | 8.66 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.54 | 8.88 | 3.07 | 10.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.2 | 10.63 | 1.81 | 10.59 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.93 | 13.1 | 2.06 | 11.12 |
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