- Est. Median Value
- $1.35M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $678/wk
- Safety Score
- 65/100
- Green Space
- 32%
- Current Weather
- 7.4°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~60 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Karaka Bays
Is Karaka Bays a good place to live?
Karaka Bays is home to roughly 1,470 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Karaka Bays scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 65/100 and 32% green space.
Schools: Karaka Bays has 31 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 $1.35M, and weekly rent typically sits around $678.
Lifestyle: Karaka Bays has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 7.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Karaka Bays 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
- Safety65
- Amenities10
- Schools90
- Housing Affordability28
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport100
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.35M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $678/wk
- Median HH Income
- $168K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.2%
- 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 Bays
Schools in zone for Karaka Bays
Children living in Karaka Bays have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1639 · decile 9
Wellington East Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1014 · decile 8
Evans Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 337 · decile 7
Worser Bay School
Contributing · roll 109 · decile 9
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Karaka Bays. 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 Bays that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Miramar North School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 7 · 0.5 km away
Miramar Central School
Contributing · roll 165 · decile 5 · 1.4 km away
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Full Primary · roll 175 · decile 5 · 1.6 km away
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Composite · roll 175 · decile 8 · 1.8 km away
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Full Primary · roll 37 · decile 8 · 2.1 km away
Hataitai School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 10 · 2.5 km away
Seatoun School
Full Primary · roll 367 · decile 9 · 2.5 km away
Scots College
Composite · roll 1171 · decile 10 · 2.7 km away
Kahurangi School
Full Primary · roll 259 · decile 3 · 2.7 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
Kilbirnie School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
Roseneath School
Full Primary · roll 73 · decile 9 · 3.0 km away
Rongotai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 719 · decile 4 · 3.1 km away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 5 · 3.3 km away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 208 · decile 6 · 3.5 km away
Lyall Bay School
Contributing · roll 275 · decile 7 · 3.8 km away
Clyde Quay School
Full Primary · roll 213 · decile 10 · 3.9 km away
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Full Primary · roll 136 · decile 10 · 4.0 km away
Wellington College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1941 · decile 10 · 4.1 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 5 · 4.1 km away
Newtown School
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
Central Regional Health School
Specialist School · roll 23 · 4.3 km away
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Full Primary · roll 287 · decile 6 · 4.3 km away
South Wellington Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 335 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Houghton Valley School
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 7 · 4.8 km away
Eat & Drink in Karaka Bays
Places to eat & drink(2)
Scorch-O-Rama
Scorch-O-Rama
Beauty & Fitness in Karaka Bays
Beauty & fitness(1)
Pt.tissha
Karaka Bays Weather
Current conditions: 7.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.96 | 14.5 | 2.29 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.93 | 14.44 | 3.39 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.87 | 12.21 | 2.94 | 10.03 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.85 | 11.22 | 4.57 | 7.86 |
| 🍂 May | 14.6 | 9.34 | 4.32 | 6.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.27 | 7.89 | 2.57 | 6.48 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.03 | 7.1 | 3.42 | 6.13 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.64 | 6.66 | 3.99 | 7.63 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.78 | 8.72 | 4.05 | 8.56 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.87 | 9.35 | 3.86 | 9.93 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.34 | 10.91 | 3.03 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.7 | 13.29 | 3.17 | 10.41 |
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