- Est. Median Value
- $1.04M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 38/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 10.2°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Lake Kereta
Is Lake Kereta a good place to live?
Lake Kereta is home to roughly 2,859 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Kereta scores 40 out of 100, with a safety score of 38/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Lake Kereta 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 10.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Kereta 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 space16
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Lake Kereta?
- Children living in Lake Kereta are in zone for Kaipara College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Lake Kereta?
- 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 population of Lake Kereta?
- Lake Kereta has 2,859 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Lake Kereta?
- The estimated median property value in Lake Kereta is $1M. Median weekly rent is $400/week.
- Where is Lake Kereta?
- Lake Kereta is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Lake Kereta a good place to live?
- Lake Kereta scores 40/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Lake Kereta
Schools in zone for Lake Kereta
Children living in Lake Kereta 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
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lake Kereta. 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
- Thursday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Thursday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 13 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Thursday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Thursday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Thursday 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.
Lake Kereta Weather
Current conditions: 10.2°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.06 | 17.81 | 4.59 | 10.07 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.56 | 16.97 | 5.33 | 10.46 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.52 | 15.18 | 2.57 | 10.09 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.69 | 14.82 | 3.51 | 8.25 |
| 🍂 May | 17.19 | 12.54 | 4.85 | 7.76 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.75 | 11.01 | 3.18 | 7.03 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.74 | 9.86 | 4.81 | 7.38 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.67 | 9.19 | 2.64 | 8.24 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.18 | 11.42 | 3.42 | 9.18 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.32 | 12.16 | 3.14 | 9.99 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.55 | 13.42 | 2.58 | 11.25 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.37 | 15.97 | 3.82 | 10.89 |
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