- Est. Median Value
- $894K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $260/wk
- Safety Score
- 56/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 10.3°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~69 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Lake Karapiro
Is Lake Karapiro a good place to live?
Lake Karapiro is home to roughly 924 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Karapiro scores 39 out of 100, with a safety score of 56/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Lake Karapiro 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 $894K, and weekly rent typically sits around $260.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Karapiro 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
- Safety56
- Amenities35
- Schools54
- Housing Affordability42
- Green space10
- Community56
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $894K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $260/wk
- Median HH Income
- $114K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +12.4%
- 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 Karapiro
Schools in zone for Lake Karapiro
Children living in Lake Karapiro have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Putāruru College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 415 · decile 3
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Lake Karapiro that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Horahora School (Cambridge)
Full Primary · roll 42 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Lake Karapiro Weather
Current conditions: 10.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.24 | 15.57 | 6.04 | 10.12 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.99 | 14.49 | 5.39 | 10.15 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.31 | 11.14 | 3.33 | 9.89 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.04 | 11.22 | 3.18 | 8.49 |
| 🍂 May | 16.02 | 8.5 | 5.41 | 7.58 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.67 | 7.19 | 3.51 | 7.29 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.43 | 5.59 | 3.48 | 7 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.74 | 4.7 | 3.12 | 8.01 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.98 | 7.56 | 4.73 | 9.26 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.73 | 8.98 | 4.02 | 10.08 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.46 | 10.88 | 3.65 | 10.62 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.34 | 13.99 | 4.72 | 10.54 |
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