- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $584/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 6.6°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Lake Ōkaihau
Is Lake Ōkaihau a good place to live?
Lake Ōkaihau is home to roughly 1,125 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Ōkaihau scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Lake Ōkaihau has 4 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 $1.27M, and weekly rent typically sits around $584.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Ōkaihau 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
- Safety50
- Amenities59
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability30
- Green space10
- Community89
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $584/wk
- Median HH Income
- $134K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -9.9%
- 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 Ōkaihau?
- Children living in Lake Ōkaihau are in zone for Waimauku School, St Paul's School (Massey), Kaipara College, Massey High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Lake Ōkaihau?
- 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 Ōkaihau?
- Lake Ōkaihau has 1,125 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Lake Ōkaihau?
- The estimated median property value in Lake Ōkaihau is $1.3M. Median weekly rent is $584/week.
- Where is Lake Ōkaihau?
- Lake Ōkaihau is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Lake Ōkaihau a good place to live?
- Lake Ōkaihau scores 46/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Lake Ōkaihau
Schools in zone for Lake Ōkaihau
Children living in Lake Ōkaihau have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Waimauku School
Full Primary · roll 660 · decile 10
St Paul's School (Massey)
Contributing · roll 440 · decile 4
Kaipara College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 734 · decile 7
Massey High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2140 · decile 3
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lake Ōkaihau. 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
- Tuesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Tuesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 11 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Tuesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Tuesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Tuesday 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 Ōkaihau Weather
Current conditions: 6.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.55 | 17.44 | 4.11 | 10.82 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.43 | 17.11 | 5.1 | 10.32 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.69 | 15.45 | 3.22 | 10.22 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.4 | 14.76 | 2.83 | 8.49 |
| 🍂 May | 17.04 | 12.59 | 4.26 | 7.73 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.29 | 11.25 | 4.49 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.45 | 10.25 | 5.99 | 6.78 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.35 | 9.34 | 3.97 | 8.13 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.63 | 10.83 | 4.42 | 9.27 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.65 | 11.89 | 3.77 | 9.92 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.06 | 13.6 | 5.05 | 10.85 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.37 | 15.66 | 3.87 | 10.98 |
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