- Est. Median Value
- $886K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 42/100
- Green Space
- 37%
- Current Weather
- 13.3°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~83 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Makarau
Is Makarau a good place to live?
Makarau is home to roughly 2,235 people across 101.9 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Makarau scores 38 out of 100, with a safety score of 42/100 and 37% green space.
Schools: Makarau 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 $886K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Makarau has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 13.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Makarau 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
- Safety42
- Amenities10
- Schools57
- Housing Affordability42
- Green space100
- Community10
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $886K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $108K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +13.7%
- 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 Makarau?
- Children living in Makarau are in zone for Mahurangi College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Makarau?
- 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 Makarau?
- The postcode for Makarau is 0981.
- What is the population of Makarau?
- Makarau has 2,235 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Makarau?
- The estimated median property value in Makarau is $886K. Median weekly rent is $400/week.
- Where is Makarau?
- Makarau is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Makarau a good place to live?
- Makarau scores 38/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Makarau
Schools in zone for Makarau
Children living in Makarau have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Mahurangi College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1586 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Makarau. 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 2)
- Next recycling
- 6 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.
Explore Makarau
Things to do(1)
Makarau Scout Camp
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 Makarau
Places to eat & drink(1)
Small Orchard
Tradies & Services in Makarau
Tradies & services(1)
Sensibly Priced Group Limited
Shops in Makarau
Shops(1)
Homestead Harvest Homekill
Beauty & Fitness in Makarau
Beauty & fitness(1)
Makarau Scout Camp
Makarau Weather
Current conditions: 13.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.19 | 17.05 | 5.29 | 9.8 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.01 | 15.97 | 5.65 | 10.17 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.85 | 13.93 | 2.17 | 10.11 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.79 | 14.03 | 3.27 | 8.19 |
| 🍂 May | 17.21 | 11.65 | 4.42 | 7.71 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.73 | 10.16 | 2.95 | 7.02 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.69 | 9.2 | 4.45 | 7.38 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.75 | 8.12 | 2.59 | 8.11 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.4 | 10.54 | 3.48 | 9.07 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.54 | 11.43 | 3.31 | 9.84 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.99 | 12.45 | 2.68 | 10.97 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.75 | 15.11 | 3.94 | 10.7 |
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