- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 69/100
- Green Space
- 82%
- Current Weather
- 10.2°C
- Median Age
- 53 yrs
~56 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Motukaha Island
Is Motukaha Island a good place to live?
Motukaha Island is home to roughly 1,344 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Motukaha Island scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 69/100 and 82% green space.
Schools: Motukaha Island has 3 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 $1.27M, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Motukaha Island 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
- Safety69
- Amenities59
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability30
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -6.3%
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Motukaha Island?
- Motukaha Island is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.
- How do I check my school zone in Motukaha Island?
- 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 population of Motukaha Island?
- Motukaha Island has 1,344 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Motukaha Island?
- The estimated median property value in Motukaha Island is $1.3M. Median weekly rent is $500/week.
- Where is Motukaha Island?
- Motukaha Island is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Motukaha Island a good place to live?
- Motukaha Island scores 61/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Motukaha Island
Schools in zone for Motukaha Island
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Motukaha Island. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Motukaha Island. 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 Motukaha Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Fossil Bay School
Full Primary · roll 18 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
Waiheke High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 383 · decile 7 · 3.8 km away
Te Huruhi School
Contributing · roll 232 · decile 7 · 3.8 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Tuesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Tuesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 11 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Tuesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Tuesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Tuesday 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.
Motukaha Island Weather
Current conditions: 10.2°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.85 | 19 | 6.34 | 9.84 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.71 | 18.42 | 5.54 | 10.54 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.86 | 16.57 | 2.23 | 10 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.65 | 16.16 | 3.49 | 8.75 |
| 🍂 May | 17.09 | 13.78 | 4.5 | 7.67 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.57 | 12.61 | 3.36 | 7.51 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.44 | 11.02 | 3.44 | 7.44 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.21 | 10.06 | 3.23 | 8.17 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.04 | 12.29 | 3.46 | 9.38 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.16 | 13.32 | 3.04 | 10.32 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.06 | 14.77 | 2.85 | 11.13 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.69 | 17.17 | 4 | 11.56 |
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