- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $750/wk
- Safety Score
- 68/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 11.3°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~57 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Karaka Bay
Is Karaka Bay a good place to live?
Karaka Bay is home to roughly 3,270 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Karaka Bay scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 68/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Karaka Bay has 24 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 $1.13M, and weekly rent typically sits around $750.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.3°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
- Safety68
- Amenities59
- Schools98
- Housing Affordability33
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $750/wk
- Median HH Income
- $200K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -4.5%
- 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.
Baradene College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1528 · decile 10
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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).
Churchill Park School
Full Primary · roll 388 · decile 10 · 0.3 km away
Glendowie School
Full Primary · roll 657 · decile 10 · 1.5 km away
Glendowie College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1206 · decile 10 · 1.7 km away
St Heliers School
Full Primary · roll 623 · decile 10 · 1.7 km away
Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1511 · 2.2 km away
A1 Student School
Composite · roll 25 · decile 10 · 2.4 km away
St Ignatius Catholic School (St Heliers)
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 10 · 2.4 km away
Glen Taylor School
Full Primary · roll 172 · decile 1 · 2.5 km away
Glenbrae Primary School
Full Primary · roll 168 · decile 1 · 2.7 km away
TKKM o Puau Te Moananui-a-Kiwa
Composite · roll 92 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)
Full Primary · roll 115 · decile 1 · 3.2 km away
Tamaki College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 735 · 3.3 km away
Bucklands Beach Primary School
Contributing · roll 388 · decile 10 · 3.3 km away
Glen Innes School
Full Primary · roll 121 · decile 1 · 3.3 km away
St Thomas School (Auckland)
Full Primary · roll 787 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
Kohimarama School
Full Primary · roll 466 · decile 10 · 3.6 km away
Selwyn College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1592 · decile 3 · 3.7 km away
Pt England School
Full Primary · roll 432 · decile 1 · 3.8 km away
Ruapotaka School
Full Primary · roll 131 · decile 1 · 4.5 km away
Pigeon Mountain School
Contributing · roll 466 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 944 · decile 9 · 4.7 km away
Macleans College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 3078 · 4.9 km away
Sommerville School
Specialist School · roll 393 · decile 5 · 5.0 km away
Karaka Bay Weather
Current conditions: 11.3°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.68 | 17.84 | 6.32 | 10.08 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.62 | 16.91 | 6.05 | 10.35 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.77 | 14.74 | 2.78 | 10.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.63 | 14.76 | 3.62 | 8.63 |
| 🍂 May | 16.96 | 12.13 | 4.11 | 7.62 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.58 | 10.89 | 3.47 | 7.25 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.47 | 9.31 | 3.5 | 7.33 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.49 | 8.11 | 2.32 | 8.13 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.09 | 10.96 | 3.1 | 9.39 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.28 | 11.97 | 3.51 | 10.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.27 | 13.16 | 3.57 | 10.99 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.02 | 16.12 | 3.73 | 11.41 |
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