- Est. Median Value
- $476K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $160/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 76%
- Current Weather
- 6.0°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~44 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Karangarua
Is Karangarua a good place to live?
Karangarua is home to roughly 816 people across 259.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Karangarua scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 76% green space.
Schools: Karangarua 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 $476K, and weekly rent typically sits around $160.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Karangarua 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
- Safety81
- Amenities18
- Schools50
- Housing Affordability79
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $476K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $160/wk
- Median HH Income
- $68K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -24.0%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Karangarua?
- Children living in Karangarua are in zone for South Westland Area School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Karangarua?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Karangarua?
- The postcode for Karangarua is 7886.
- What is the population of Karangarua?
- Karangarua has 816 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Karangarua?
- The estimated median property value in Karangarua is $476K. Median weekly rent is $160/week.
- Where is Karangarua?
- Karangarua is in Westland, West Coast, New Zealand.
- Is Karangarua a good place to live?
- Karangarua scores 55/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Karangarua
Schools in zone for Karangarua
Children living in Karangarua have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
South Westland Area School
Composite · roll 120 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Karangarua. 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.
Stay in Karangarua
Places to stay(1)
Hunts Beach Accommodation
Karangarua Weather
Current conditions: 6.0°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.38 | 13.57 | 11.35 | 11.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.14 | 12.47 | 8.69 | 9.9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.07 | 10.4 | 9.63 | 8.52 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.15 | 9.77 | 12.43 | 7.02 |
| 🍂 May | 14.13 | 7.52 | 14.07 | 6.16 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.94 | 6.21 | 6.84 | 5.88 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.24 | 4.53 | 5.38 | 6.75 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.96 | 4.66 | 9.32 | 6.86 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.3 | 6.36 | 13.66 | 6.73 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.44 | 7.34 | 10.58 | 8.83 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16 | 9.34 | 8.78 | 9.79 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.28 | 12.06 | 12.41 | 10.02 |
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