- Est. Median Value
- $785K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $460/wk
- Safety Score
- 29/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 11.0°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~96 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Parakai
Is Parakai a good place to live?
Parakai is home to roughly 1,083 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Parakai scores 36 out of 100, with a safety score of 29/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Parakai 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 $785K, and weekly rent typically sits around $460.
Lifestyle: Parakai has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Parakai 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
- Safety29
- Amenities36
- Schools57
- Housing Affordability48
- Green space16
- Community33
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $785K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $460/wk
- Median HH Income
- $82K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.4%
- 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 Parakai
Schools in zone for Parakai
Children living in Parakai have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Parakai School
Full Primary · roll 209 · decile 3
Kaipara College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 734 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Parakai. 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 Parakai that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Helensville School
Full Primary · roll 491 · decile 5 · 2.9 km away
Explore Parakai
Things to do(5)
Kaipātiki Recreation Reserve
Kaipatiki
CardiFlow Fitness
New Zealand Skydiving School
Skydive Auckland Ltd.
Parks & green spaces(2)
Kaipātiki Recreation Reserve
Kaipatiki
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Parakai
Places to eat & drink(7)
Maxx Cafe
Parakai Eatery
The Balkan
Black Pete's Licensed Restaurant & Takeaways Parakai
Ema Bakery and Espresso
Club Oasis
Blackpete's Bar and Grill
Tradies & Services in Parakai
Tradies & services(1)
Parakai Automotive Ltd
Shops in Parakai
Shops(3)
Four Square
Four Square Parakai
Parakai Liquor Spot
Beauty & Fitness in Parakai
Beauty & fitness(4)
CardiFlow Fitness
Dana Keates Beauty and Cosmetic Tattoo
New Zealand Skydiving School
Skydive Auckland Ltd.
Stay in Parakai
Places to stay(2)
Mineral Park Motel
Parakai Geothermal Motel
Parakai Weather
Current conditions: 11.0°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.87 | 16.81 | 5.53 | 10.1 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.58 | 15.72 | 5.06 | 10.3 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.44 | 13.66 | 2.42 | 10.09 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.54 | 13.77 | 3.54 | 8.29 |
| 🍂 May | 16.95 | 11.24 | 4.61 | 7.69 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.49 | 9.99 | 3.26 | 7.15 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.42 | 8.86 | 5.01 | 7.35 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.46 | 7.96 | 3.03 | 8.21 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.03 | 10.52 | 3.56 | 9.2 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.17 | 11.22 | 3.63 | 9.92 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.51 | 12.44 | 2.67 | 11.12 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.33 | 14.94 | 4.08 | 10.87 |
Parakai Community
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