- Est. Median Value
- $981K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $546/wk
- Safety Score
- 30/100
- Green Space
- 94%
- Current Weather
- 11.8°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~95 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Karekare
Is Karekare a good place to live?
Karekare is home to roughly 1,044 people across 17.4 km². 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 11.8°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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Karekare?
- Children living in Karekare are in zone for Bruce McLaren Intermediate, Oratia School, Henderson High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Karekare?
- 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 Karekare?
- The postcode for Karekare is 0772.
- What is the population of Karekare?
- Karekare has 1,044 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Karekare?
- The estimated median property value in Karekare is $981K. Median weekly rent is $546/week.
- Where is Karekare?
- Karekare is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Karekare a good place to live?
- Karekare scores 37/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
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.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 3 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Monday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
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: 11.8°C, few 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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