- Est. Median Value
- $703K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $370/wk
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 11.3°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~70 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Mākaraka
Is Mākaraka a good place to live?
Mākaraka is home to roughly 1,350 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mākaraka scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Mākaraka has 18 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 $703K, and weekly rent typically sits around $370.
Lifestyle: Mākaraka has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mākaraka 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
- Safety55
- Amenities28
- Schools57
- Housing Affordability53
- Green space17
- Community78
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $703K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $370/wk
- Median HH Income
- $91K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.9%
- 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
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Mākaraka
Schools in zone for Mākaraka
Children living in Mākaraka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Campion College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 489 · decile 6
Gisborne Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 504 · decile 4
Makaraka School
Contributing · roll 98 · decile 5
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Mākaraka. 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 Mākaraka that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 219 · decile 5 · 2.1 km away
Makauri School
Contributing · roll 153 · decile 8 · 2.2 km away
Sonrise Christian School
Composite · roll 148 · decile 5 · 2.3 km away
Elgin School
Contributing · roll 37 · decile 1 · 2.7 km away
TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
Composite · roll 212 · decile 3 · 2.8 km away
Lytton High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 572 · decile 1 · 2.9 km away
Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre
Teen Parent Unit · decile 1 · 2.9 km away
Te Hapara School
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou
Composite · roll 83 · 3.1 km away
Riverdale School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 1 · 3.2 km away
Gisborne Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 716 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Composite · roll 177 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
Gisborne Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 798 · decile 3 · 4.1 km away
Awapuni School (Gisborne)
Contributing · roll 295 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
Mangapapa School
Contributing · roll 385 · decile 4 · 4.7 km away
Explore Mākaraka
Things to do(2)
Poverty Bay Polo Club
Makaraka Racecourse
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Mākaraka
Places to eat & drink(3)
Roseland Tavern
Makaraka Fish Shop
Makaraka Caltex
Tradies & Services in Mākaraka
Tradies & services(3)
ATS Civil & Power
Total Fleet Solutions
Ultimate Valet
Shops in Mākaraka
Shops(5)
Kiwispan Gisborne
Larsen Sawmilling
Makaraka Veges
Native Garden Nursery
Permacrete Gisborne
Beauty & Fitness in Mākaraka
Beauty & fitness(3)
Bliss Studio
Makaraka Racecourse
Poverty Bay Polo Club
Stay in Mākaraka
Places to stay(4)
Sunnydays Motel
La Frontiere Boutique Accommodation
Highway Motel
Coastland Motels
Mākaraka Weather
Current conditions: 11.3°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.34 | 15.02 | 4.99 | 9.71 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.18 | 14.69 | 7.8 | 9.82 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.15 | 11.71 | 2.05 | 10.34 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.44 | 11.04 | 1.97 | 8.14 |
| 🍂 May | 16.49 | 8.5 | 2.6 | 7.2 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.43 | 7.76 | 6.94 | 5.6 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.72 | 4.84 | 3.55 | 6.87 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.93 | 4.87 | 2.2 | 8.33 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.49 | 7.29 | 3.87 | 9.67 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.48 | 9.31 | 2.75 | 10.09 |
| 🌸 Nov | 20.01 | 11.25 | 3.69 | 10.25 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.32 | 14.75 | 4.52 | 10.18 |
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