- Est. Median Value
- $1.04M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 38/100
- Green Space
- 100%
- Current Weather
- 14.3°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Lake Karaka
Is Lake Karaka a good place to live?
Lake Karaka is home to roughly 2,859 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Karaka scores 48 out of 100, with a safety score of 38/100 and 100% green space.
Schools: Lake Karaka has 1 school 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 $1.04M, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 14.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Karaka 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
- Safety38
- Amenities59
- Schools57
- Housing Affordability36
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.04M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $102K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.2%
- 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 Lake Karaka
Schools in zone for Lake Karaka
Children living in Lake Karaka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kaipara College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 734 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lake Karaka. 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.
Lake Karaka Weather
Current conditions: 14.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.29 | 17.84 | 3.52 | 10.72 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.2 | 17.56 | 4.5 | 10.57 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.3 | 15.8 | 2.85 | 10.3 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.91 | 14.95 | 2.84 | 8.56 |
| 🍂 May | 17.51 | 12.77 | 3.96 | 7.74 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.75 | 11.26 | 3.57 | 6.97 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.96 | 10.38 | 5.65 | 6.95 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.94 | 9.57 | 3.63 | 8.1 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.19 | 11.11 | 3.81 | 9.28 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.33 | 12.17 | 3.24 | 9.97 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.87 | 13.86 | 4.61 | 10.95 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.28 | 16.11 | 3.72 | 10.84 |
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