- Est. Median Value
- $579K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Safety Score
- 74/100
- Green Space
- 7%
- Current Weather
- 10.1°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~51 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Karapiro
Is Karapiro a good place to live?
Karapiro is home to roughly 2,523 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Karapiro scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 74/100 and 7% green space.
Schools: Karapiro 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 $579K, and weekly rent typically sits around $380.
Lifestyle: Karapiro has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Karapiro 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
- Safety74
- Amenities20
- Schools74
- Housing Affordability65
- Green space24
- Community56
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $579K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Median HH Income
- $134K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.1%
- 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 Karapiro
Schools in zone for Karapiro
Children living in Karapiro have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Cambridge High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1784 · decile 7
Cambridge Middle School
Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · roll 594 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Karapiro. 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 Karapiro that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Karapiro School
Contributing · roll 24 · decile 8 · 1.0 km away
Explore Karapiro
Things to do(1)
Cambridge Goju Ryu Karate
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Karapiro
Places to eat & drink(2)
Powerhouse
The Boatshed Karapiro
Tradies & Services in Karapiro
Tradies & services(2)
Ethan Foster Contracting
Falcon Industries
Shops in Karapiro
Shops(2)
Mainly Maples
Super Liquor
Beauty & Fitness in Karapiro
Beauty & fitness(3)
Cambridge Goju Ryu Karate
Hideaway Skin Boutique
Studio Me
Professional Services in Karapiro
Professional services(1)
9 Karapiro Road
Stay in Karapiro
Places to stay(8)
Gully Retreat Karapiro Accommodation
Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles
Keeley's Reserve Freedom Camping Area
Lakeside Health and Wellness Resort
Ravenswood Manor
KnightsRest Quality Bed & Breakfast
Lake Karapiro Lodge
The Rocks
Karapiro Weather
Current conditions: 10.1°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.03 | 15.73 | 6.47 | 10.1 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.79 | 14.86 | 5.56 | 10.2 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.06 | 11.82 | 4.08 | 9.8 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.84 | 11.92 | 3.36 | 8.55 |
| 🍂 May | 15.91 | 9.31 | 6.11 | 7.58 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.58 | 8.15 | 3.51 | 7.23 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.35 | 6.48 | 3.85 | 6.96 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.55 | 5.67 | 4.22 | 8.06 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.81 | 8.43 | 5.63 | 9.23 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.45 | 9.58 | 4.13 | 10.03 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.26 | 11.31 | 4.19 | 10.56 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.14 | 14.27 | 6.33 | 10.63 |
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