- Est. Median Value
- $925K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $208/wk
- Safety Score
- 19/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 15.3°C
- Median Age
- 51 yrs
~106 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Karaka Bay
Is Karaka Bay a good place to live?
Karaka Bay is home to roughly 1,239 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Karaka Bay scores 29 out of 100, with a safety score of 19/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Karaka Bay has 1 school 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 $925K, and weekly rent typically sits around $208.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 15.3°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
- Safety19
- Amenities59
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability41
- Green space10
- Community11
- Transport31
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $925K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $208/wk
- Median HH Income
- $49K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +32.4%
- 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
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Karaka Bay. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Karaka Bay. 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 Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Okiwi School
Full Primary · roll 32 · decile 5 · 4.1 km away
Karaka Bay Weather
Current conditions: 15.3°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.66 | 18.54 | 4.89 | 10.94 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.78 | 18.7 | 5.72 | 10.66 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.24 | 17.23 | 2.31 | 10.9 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.93 | 16.64 | 3.59 | 8.84 |
| 🍂 May | 17.64 | 14.66 | 3.72 | 8.24 |
| ❄️ Jun | 16.08 | 13.28 | 4.07 | 7.4 |
| ❄️ Jul | 15.13 | 12.18 | 6.01 | 7.31 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.95 | 11.3 | 2.96 | 8.63 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.31 | 12.24 | 4.4 | 9.72 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.11 | 13.36 | 3.37 | 10.38 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.22 | 14.81 | 4.17 | 11.53 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.49 | 16.92 | 3.55 | 11.67 |
Karaka Bay Community
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