- Est. Median Value
- $605K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Safety Score
- 53/100
- Green Space
- 77%
- Current Weather
- 9.3°C
- Median Age
- 60 yrs
~72 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Karetu
Is Karetu a good place to live?
Karetu is home to roughly 705 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Karetu scores 41 out of 100, with a safety score of 53/100 and 77% green space.
Schools: Karetu has 2 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 $605K, and weekly rent typically sits around $320.
Lifestyle: Karetu has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Karetu 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
- Safety53
- Amenities10
- Schools32
- Housing Affordability62
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $605K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Median HH Income
- $65K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +16.3%
- 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 Karetu
Schools in zone for Karetu
Children living in Karetu have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Karetu School
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 2
Bay of Islands College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 499 · decile 1
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Karetu. 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.
Eat & Drink in Karetu
Places to eat & drink(1)
Karetu Marae
Shops in Karetu
Shops(1)
Rainbow Reins NZ
Karetu Weather
Current conditions: 9.3°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.21 | 17.1 | 5.99 | 10.23 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.5 | 16.25 | 4.76 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 22.27 | 13.61 | 1 | 10.21 |
| 🍂 Apr | 20.41 | 14.14 | 4.4 | 8.1 |
| 🍂 May | 17.72 | 11.67 | 4.72 | 7.95 |
| ❄️ Jun | 16.1 | 9.87 | 4.43 | 6.83 |
| ❄️ Jul | 15.4 | 8.72 | 3.67 | 7.81 |
| ❄️ Aug | 15.24 | 7.74 | 3.14 | 7.87 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.26 | 9.72 | 3.52 | 9.36 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.11 | 10.95 | 4.5 | 10.23 |
| 🌸 Nov | 20.15 | 11.76 | 2.54 | 11.35 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.91 | 15.28 | 3.42 | 11.1 |
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