- Est. Median Value
- $1.15M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 74/100
- Green Space
- 69%
- Current Weather
- 6.1°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~51 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Mākara Beach
Is Mākara Beach a good place to live?
Mākara Beach is home to roughly 978 people across 3.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mākara Beach scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 74/100 and 69% green space.
Schools: Mākara Beach 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 $1.15M, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mākara Beach 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
- Safety74
- Amenities41
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability33
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.15M
- 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 Beach?
- Children living in Mākara Beach are in zone for 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 Beach?
- 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 Beach?
- The postcode for Mākara Beach is 6972.
- What is the population of Mākara Beach?
- Mākara Beach has 978 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Mākara Beach?
- The estimated median property value in Mākara Beach is $1.1M. Median weekly rent is $450/week.
- Where is Mākara Beach?
- Mākara Beach is in Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Mākara Beach a good place to live?
- Mākara Beach scores 59/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Mākara Beach
Schools in zone for Mākara Beach
Children living in Mākara Beach have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
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 Beach. 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
- 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).
Mākara Beach Weather
Current conditions: 6.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.67 | 14.78 | 1.68 | 11.22 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.91 | 14.88 | 2.21 | 10.77 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18 | 12.86 | 1.9 | 10.12 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.82 | 11.84 | 4.58 | 7.85 |
| 🍂 May | 14.74 | 9.94 | 3.83 | 6.96 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.37 | 8.37 | 2.59 | 6.59 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.22 | 7.52 | 2.68 | 6.18 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.87 | 7.45 | 3.15 | 7.75 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.91 | 9.41 | 3.2 | 8.62 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.92 | 9.86 | 2.74 | 10.04 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.17 | 11.4 | 1.72 | 10.73 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.37 | 13.57 | 2.71 | 10.71 |
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