- Est. Median Value
- $669K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 77/100
- Green Space
- 27%
- Current Weather
- 11.2°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~48 crimes/1k/yr
light rain
Living in Maungakaramea
Is Maungakaramea a good place to live?
Maungakaramea is home to roughly 3,651 people across 84.2 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Maungakaramea scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 77/100 and 27% green space.
Schools: Maungakaramea 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 $669K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Maungakaramea has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Maungakaramea 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
- Safety77
- Amenities18
- Schools41
- Housing Affordability56
- Green space90
- Community44
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $669K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $104K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.0%
- 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 Maungakaramea?
- Children living in Maungakaramea are in zone for Maungakaramea School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Maungakaramea?
- 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 Maungakaramea?
- The postcode for Maungakaramea is 0178.
- What is the population of Maungakaramea?
- Maungakaramea has 3,651 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Maungakaramea?
- The estimated median property value in Maungakaramea is $669K. Median weekly rent is $400/week.
- Where is Maungakaramea?
- Maungakaramea is in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand.
- Is Maungakaramea a good place to live?
- Maungakaramea scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Maungakaramea
Schools in zone for Maungakaramea
Children living in Maungakaramea have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Maungakaramea School
Full Primary · roll 118 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Maungakaramea. 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.
Explore Maungakaramea
Things to do(4)
Mid Western Community Gym
Eurostables
Maungakaramea Bowling Club
Aotearoa Friesians
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.
Tradies & Services in Maungakaramea
Tradies & services(3)
B & H
Herbert Fencing & Earthworks
Maungakaramea Service Station
Shops in Maungakaramea
Shops(2)
Kentia Palms
The Reed Avocado guy
Beauty & Fitness in Maungakaramea
Beauty & fitness(4)
Aotearoa Friesians
Eurostables
Maungakaramea Bowling Club
Mid Western Community Gym
Maungakaramea Weather
Current conditions: 11.2°C, light rain
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.81 | 16.41 | 5.65 | 10.31 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.05 | 15.5 | 5.4 | 10.33 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.25 | 12.96 | 1.26 | 9.99 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.68 | 13.43 | 3.91 | 8.11 |
| 🍂 May | 16.88 | 11 | 3.59 | 7.98 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.42 | 9.17 | 3.63 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.49 | 8.42 | 4.11 | 7.45 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.57 | 7.37 | 2.61 | 8.09 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.48 | 9.66 | 2.84 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.45 | 10.57 | 3.67 | 10 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.17 | 11.44 | 2.35 | 10.96 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.4 | 14.77 | 4.15 | 10.9 |
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