- Est. Median Value
- $886K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 19/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 7.2°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~106 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Lake Ngakaru
Is Lake Ngakaru a good place to live?
Lake Ngakaru is home to roughly 2,859 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Ngakaru scores 33 out of 100, with a safety score of 19/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Lake Ngakaru 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 $886K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Ngakaru 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
- Safety19
- Amenities59
- Schools54
- Housing Affordability42
- Green space10
- Community10
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $886K
- 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 Ngakaru?
- Children living in Lake Ngakaru are in zone for Parakai School, Kaipara College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Lake Ngakaru?
- 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 Ngakaru?
- Lake Ngakaru has 2,859 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Lake Ngakaru?
- The estimated median property value in Lake Ngakaru is $886K. Median weekly rent is $400/week.
- Where is Lake Ngakaru?
- Lake Ngakaru is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Lake Ngakaru a good place to live?
- Lake Ngakaru scores 33/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Lake Ngakaru
Schools in zone for Lake Ngakaru
Children living in Lake Ngakaru have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Parakai School
Full Primary · roll 209 · decile 3
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 Ngakaru. 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 Ngakaru Weather
Current conditions: 7.2°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.84 | 17.87 | 4.78 | 10.21 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.18 | 17.11 | 5.18 | 10.48 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.28 | 15.46 | 2.55 | 10.08 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.57 | 15.04 | 3.71 | 8.26 |
| 🍂 May | 17.1 | 12.66 | 5.08 | 7.78 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.7 | 11.23 | 3.28 | 7.12 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.65 | 10.09 | 5.5 | 7.34 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.52 | 9.54 | 2.83 | 8.26 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.01 | 11.65 | 4.38 | 9.19 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.09 | 12.31 | 3.32 | 10.03 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.21 | 13.66 | 2.69 | 11.29 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.94 | 16.05 | 3.62 | 10.94 |
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