- Est. Median Value
- $586K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Safety Score
- 87/100
- Green Space
- 58%
- Current Weather
- 8.0°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~38 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Karoro
Karoro is Westport's eastern suburb, the residential area that extends inland from the town centre on the flat country between the Buller River's lower terraces and the ranges that frame the Buller valley. Around 1,800 people live in Karoro's established streets, in the housing that Westport's eastern residential expansion produced as the town grew away from the port and toward the inland farming country.
The suburb has the domestic, working-residential character of Westport's inland edge: the housing is the established West Coast model - solid, practical, adapted to the rain - and the suburb's social connections run through the town's schools, sports clubs and community institutions. The karoro is the South Island pied oystercatcher, and the West Coast's bird populations make the name's ecological connection more than nominal.
The Buller River's walking tracks connect Karoro to the broader river corridor, and Westport's town centre sits minutes west for the full service range. The surrounding ranges provide the backdrop that West Coast towns enjoy as standard, and the road east toward the Buller Gorge begins the journey into the spectacular interior that makes the West Coast's landscape reputation.
Karoro School anchors the local primary years. Buller High School handles the secondary students. The oystercatchers have their own arrangements.
Is Karoro a good place to live?
Karoro is home to roughly 1,065 people across 2.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Karoro scores 64 out of 100, with a safety score of 87/100 and 58% green space.
Schools: Karoro has 7 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 $586K, and weekly rent typically sits around $360.
Lifestyle: Karoro has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Karoro 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
- Safety87
- Amenities18
- Schools72
- Housing Affordability64
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport15
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $586K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $360/wk
- Median HH Income
- $98K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.7%
- 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
- Where is Karoro?
- Karoro is Westport's eastern residential suburb, around 2 to 3 km from the town centre on the flat country between the Buller River and the inland ranges.
- What does Karoro mean?
- Karoro is the Māori name for the South Island pied oystercatcher, a coastal wading bird common on the West Coast's rivers and beaches.
- What is Karoro like?
- An established eastern Westport suburb with solid residential housing, the Buller River walks accessible, and the road east toward the Buller Gorge beginning nearby.
- What schools are in Karoro?
- Karoro School is the local state primary, with Buller High School in Westport for secondary students.
- How do I get from Westport CBD to Karoro?
- By car, around 5 minutes east via Palmerston Street or Domett Street.
- Which schools are in zone for Karoro?
- Children living in Karoro are in zone for Karoro School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Karoro?
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Karoro
Schools in zone for Karoro
Children living in Karoro have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Karoro School
Full Primary · roll 170 · decile 8
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Karoro. 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 Karoro that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Greymouth Main School
Full Primary · roll 183 · decile 6 · 2.3 km away
Greymouth High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 531 · decile 4 · 2.6 km away
Paroa School (Greymouth)
Full Primary · roll 165 · decile 9 · 3.1 km away
Blaketown School
Full Primary · roll 88 · decile 2 · 3.6 km away
St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
Full Primary · roll 212 · decile 6 · 4.3 km away
John Paul II High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 193 · decile 6 · 4.4 km away
Explore Karoro
Things to do(1)
Karoro Domain
Parks & green spaces(1)
Karoro Domain
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Karoro
Tradies & services(4)
Allied Concrete
Arnold Products
Robert Caldana Builder
Westmere Drilling Ltd
Shops in Karoro
Shops(2)
Allied Concrete Greymouth
Coast Chem-Dry
Beauty & Fitness in Karoro
Beauty & fitness(2)
Essential Beauty Greymouth
Ss Beauty
Stay in Karoro
Places to stay(1)
The Ashley Hotel Greymouth
Karoro Weather
Current conditions: 8.0°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.19 | 13.6 | 8.14 | 11.25 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.83 | 12.46 | 5.39 | 10.54 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.34 | 10.52 | 9.14 | 8.82 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.61 | 9.42 | 7.47 | 7.12 |
| 🍂 May | 14.31 | 7.57 | 9.52 | 5.42 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.85 | 6.05 | 6.84 | 6.31 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.88 | 5.01 | 4.55 | 6.51 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.97 | 4.64 | 10.12 | 7.06 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.71 | 7.36 | 10.93 | 7.51 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.59 | 7.64 | 9.98 | 8.7 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.19 | 9.24 | 8.01 | 8.86 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.7 | 12.45 | 9.21 | 9.35 |
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