- Est. Median Value
- $516K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $259/wk
- Safety Score
- 58/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 8.1°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~67 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Pākaraka
Is Pākaraka a good place to live?
Pākaraka is home to roughly 1,407 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Pākaraka scores 47 out of 100, with a safety score of 58/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Pākaraka has 2 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 $516K, and weekly rent typically sits around $259.
Lifestyle: Pākaraka has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Pākaraka 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
- Safety58
- Amenities10
- Schools72
- Housing Affordability73
- Green space33
- Community56
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $516K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $259/wk
- Median HH Income
- $92K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.8%
- 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 Pākaraka
Schools in zone for Pākaraka
Children living in Pākaraka have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whanganui Collegiate School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 372 · decile 9
Kai Iwi School
Full Primary · roll 96 · decile 6
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Pākaraka. 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 Pākaraka
Things to do(2)
The Winter Gardens
Galaxy Equine NZ
Parks & green spaces(1)
The Winter Gardens
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Pākaraka
Tradies & services(1)
Beauty & Fitness in Pākaraka
Beauty & fitness(1)
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Pākaraka Weather
Current conditions: 8.1°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.53 | 14.34 | 5.2 | 10.81 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.66 | 13.82 | 3.28 | 10.57 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.63 | 11.58 | 2.57 | 10.14 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.08 | 10.9 | 3.67 | 8.59 |
| 🍂 May | 15.31 | 9.01 | 3.91 | 7.34 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.81 | 7.33 | 1.66 | 7.61 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.6 | 6.68 | 3.64 | 6.98 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.43 | 5.76 | 3.94 | 7.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.59 | 8.15 | 4.32 | 9.18 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.95 | 9.06 | 3.43 | 10.21 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.03 | 10.42 | 3.24 | 10.45 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.08 | 13.33 | 3.02 | 10.81 |
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