- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $570/wk
- Safety Score
- 85/100
- Green Space
- 99%
- Current Weather
- 16.6°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~40 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Motukaraka Island
Is Motukaraka Island a good place to live?
Motukaraka Island is home to roughly 3,207 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Motukaraka Island scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 85/100 and 99% green space.
Schools: Motukaraka Island has 5 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 $1.13M, and weekly rent typically sits around $570.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 16.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Motukaraka 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
- Safety85
- Amenities59
- Schools77
- Housing Affordability33
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $570/wk
- Median HH Income
- $142K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- 0.0%
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Motukaraka Island
Schools in zone for Motukaraka Island
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Motukaraka 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 Motukaraka 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 Motukaraka Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Beachlands School
Full Primary · roll 609 · decile 10 · 2.0 km away
Mellons Bay School
Contributing · roll 407 · decile 10 · 4.4 km away
Shelly Park School
Contributing · roll 449 · decile 10 · 4.5 km away
Cockle Bay School
Contributing · roll 728 · decile 10 · 4.7 km away
Howick College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2238 · decile 8 · 4.8 km away
Motukaraka Island Weather
Current conditions: 16.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.96 | 17.43 | 7.9 | 9.73 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.81 | 16.37 | 5.33 | 10.32 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.68 | 14.12 | 2.66 | 10.04 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.66 | 14.33 | 3.46 | 8.64 |
| 🍂 May | 16.94 | 11.81 | 4.87 | 7.44 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.52 | 10.53 | 3.21 | 7.45 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.36 | 9.03 | 3.38 | 7.34 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.37 | 7.96 | 3.07 | 8.03 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.06 | 10.72 | 4.49 | 9.42 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.37 | 11.73 | 3.76 | 10.17 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.01 | 12.89 | 3.5 | 10.82 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.78 | 15.63 | 4.54 | 11.25 |
Motukaraka Island Community
Reviews of Motukaraka Island
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what living in Motukaraka Island is really like.
Local tips
No tips yet. Be the first to share what makes Motukaraka Island special.