- Est. Median Value
- $1.03M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 69%
- Current Weather
- 6.7°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~65 crimes/1k/yr
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Living in Motukarara
Is Motukarara a good place to live?
Motukarara is home to roughly 642 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Motukarara scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 69% green space.
Schools: Motukarara has 6 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 $1.03M, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Motukarara has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Motukarara 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
- Safety61
- Amenities10
- Schools86
- Housing Affordability36
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.03M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $109K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.9%
- 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 Motukarara
Schools in zone for Motukarara
Children living in Motukarara have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Tai Tapu School
Full Primary · roll 266 · decile 10
Aidanfield Christian School
Composite · roll 457 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Motukarara. 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 Motukarara
Things to do(3)
Waihora Pony Club
Waihora Clay Target Club
Motukarara Raceway
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 Motukarara
Tradies & services(1)
Jason Woods Contracting
Beauty & Fitness in Motukarara
Beauty & fitness(3)
Motukarara Raceway
Waihora Clay Target Club
Waihora Pony Club
Stay in Motukarara
Places to stay(1)
Waihora Park Domain
Motukarara Weather
Current conditions: 6.7°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.05 | 14.01 | 1.25 | 11.9 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.82 | 13.67 | 2.33 | 10.3 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.92 | 10.97 | 2.28 | 9.11 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.42 | 9.73 | 1.65 | 8.19 |
| 🍂 May | 14.08 | 6.85 | 1.9 | 6.11 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.32 | 6.56 | 1.91 | 5.37 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.45 | 4.46 | 2.93 | 6.26 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.41 | 4.13 | 1.64 | 7.65 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.36 | 6.61 | 1.75 | 8.86 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.77 | 7.79 | 2.09 | 10.3 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.11 | 9.85 | 1.96 | 11.43 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.23 | 12.51 | 2.39 | 10.76 |
Motukarara Community
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