- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $510/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 5.8°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
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Living in Karehana Bay
Is Karehana Bay a good place to live?
Karehana Bay is home to roughly 2,106 people across 0.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Karehana Bay scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Karehana Bay has 14 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 $510.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 5.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Karehana 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
- Safety60
- Amenities41
- Schools93
- Housing Affordability33
- Green space10
- Community100
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $510/wk
- Median HH Income
- $136K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.7%
- 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 Karehana Bay?
- Children living in Karehana Bay are in zone for Hutt International Boys' School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Karehana Bay?
- 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 Karehana Bay?
- The postcode for Karehana Bay is 5026.
- What is the population of Karehana Bay?
- Karehana Bay has 2,106 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Karehana Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Karehana Bay is $1.1M. Median weekly rent is $510/week.
- Where is Karehana Bay?
- Karehana Bay is in Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Karehana Bay a good place to live?
- Karehana Bay scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Karehana Bay
Schools in zone for Karehana Bay
Children living in Karehana Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
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 Karehana 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 Karehana Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Plimmerton School
Full Primary · roll 383 · decile 10 · 0.5 km away
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
Contributing · roll 197 · decile 10 · 1.0 km away
Titahi Bay North School
Full Primary · roll 118 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Paremata School
Full Primary · roll 306 · decile 9 · 3.3 km away
Papakowhai School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 10 · 4.0 km away
Postgate School
Full Primary · roll 318 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
Titahi Bay School
Contributing · roll 361 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Contributing · roll 16 · decile 4 · 4.3 km away
Discovery School
Full Primary · roll 450 · decile 10 · 4.4 km away
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 169 · decile 4 · 4.4 km away
Rangikura School
Full Primary · roll 357 · decile 2 · 4.6 km away
Ngati Toa School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 3 · 4.9 km away
Whitby Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 357 · 5.0 km away
Karehana Bay Weather
Current conditions: 5.8°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.96 | 15.04 | 2.11 | 11.41 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.96 | 15.07 | 2.88 | 10.68 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.92 | 12.71 | 2.23 | 10.17 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.13 | 11.8 | 4.48 | 7.93 |
| 🍂 May | 14.95 | 9.87 | 4.64 | 7.07 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.67 | 8.14 | 2.45 | 6.73 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.33 | 7.77 | 2.9 | 6.25 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.89 | 7.51 | 4.44 | 7.78 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.85 | 9.49 | 3.53 | 8.85 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.85 | 10.08 | 3.39 | 10.26 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.27 | 11.54 | 2.33 | 11.08 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.52 | 13.93 | 2.87 | 10.71 |
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