- Est. Median Value
- $1.02M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 60/100
- Green Space
- 65%
- Current Weather
- 8.1°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Mākara
Is Mākara a good place to live?
Mākara is home to roughly 978 people across 89.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mākara scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 60/100 and 65% green space.
Schools: Mākara has 7 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 $1.02M, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Mākara has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mākara 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.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety60
- Amenities10
- Schools94
- Housing Affordability37
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.02M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $148K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.5%
- 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 Mākara?
- Children living in Mākara are in zone for St Oran's College, Wellington Girls' College, Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre, Wellington College, Mākara Model School, Hutt International Boys' School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Mākara?
- 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 postcode for Mākara?
- The postcode for Mākara is 6012.
- What is the population of Mākara?
- Mākara has 978 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Mākara?
- The estimated median property value in Mākara is $1M. Median weekly rent is $450/week.
- Where is Mākara?
- Mākara is in Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Mākara a good place to live?
- Mākara scores 54/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Mākara
Schools in zone for Mākara
Children living in Mākara have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Wellington Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1427 · decile 8
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1639 · decile 9
Wellington College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1941 · decile 10
Mākara Model School
Full Primary · roll 62 · decile 10
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Mākara. 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Mākara that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Karori West Normal School
Full Primary · roll 431 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling
- Wednesday
Glass crate and mixed recycling alternate fortnightly on recycling day. Check WCC’s tool to see which stream is out this week.
Rubbish
Council rubbish bags or wheelie bin. Put out every Wednesday.
Glass crate
45L crate for glass bottles and jars. Collected fortnightly on Wednesday.
Mixed recycling
Council recycling bag or bin for paper, cardboard, cans, and plastic. Collected fortnightly on Wednesday, alternating with glass.
Collection data sourced from Wellington City Council. Recycling day from WCC’s public GIS layer (last updated August 2022).
Explore Mākara
Things to do(2)
West Wind Recreation Area
Horse Park Wellington
Parks & green spaces(2)
West Wind Recreation Area
Horse Park Wellington
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Mākara
Tradies & services(1)
Tea Pea Home
Mākara Weather
Current conditions: 8.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.67 | 13.67 | 1.73 | 11.39 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.21 | 13.8 | 2.25 | 10.85 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.38 | 11.72 | 1.69 | 10.1 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.18 | 10.84 | 4.03 | 7.91 |
| 🍂 May | 13.14 | 9.11 | 3.52 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.78 | 7.77 | 2.74 | 6.58 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.68 | 6.74 | 2.69 | 6.23 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.33 | 6.54 | 2.63 | 7.74 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.29 | 8.29 | 2.88 | 8.65 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.2 | 8.86 | 2.72 | 10.05 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.54 | 10.26 | 1.67 | 10.67 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.67 | 12.3 | 2.47 | 10.94 |
Mākara Community
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