- Est. Median Value
- $981K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $546/wk
- Safety Score
- 30/100
- Green Space
- 94%
- Current Weather
- 8.6°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~95 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Karekare
Is Karekare a good place to live?
Karekare is home to roughly 1,044 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Karekare scores 37 out of 100, with a safety score of 30/100 and 94% green space.
Schools: Karekare 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 $981K, and weekly rent typically sits around $546.
Lifestyle: Karekare has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Karekare 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
- Safety30
- Amenities10
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability38
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $981K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $546/wk
- Median HH Income
- $100K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.1%
- 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 Karekare
Schools in zone for Karekare
Children living in Karekare have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 285 · decile 2
Oratia School
Contributing · roll 434 · decile 9
Henderson High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1049 · decile 3
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Karekare. 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.
Explore Karekare
Things to do(1)
Karekare Falls
Parks & green spaces(1)
Karekare Falls
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Karekare
Places to eat & drink(1)
Chez Gina
Tradies & Services in Karekare
Tradies & services(1)
Naturescapes
Professional Services in Karekare
Professional services(1)
Buchanan Strategic Advisors, Ltd.
Stay in Karekare
Places to stay(1)
Odlin Campsite
Karekare Weather
Current conditions: 8.6°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.07 | 17.37 | 6.39 | 10.21 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.46 | 16.64 | 6.03 | 10.56 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.52 | 15.17 | 3.6 | 10.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.83 | 14.68 | 3.28 | 8.57 |
| 🍂 May | 16.27 | 12.36 | 5.19 | 7.65 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.89 | 10.87 | 3.42 | 7.27 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.75 | 9.89 | 4.81 | 7.32 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.63 | 9.12 | 3.36 | 8.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.29 | 11.35 | 4.76 | 9.36 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.32 | 11.85 | 3.99 | 10.34 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.64 | 13.29 | 3.66 | 11.22 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.33 | 15.59 | 4.34 | 11.35 |
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