- Est. Median Value
- $602K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 43/100
- Green Space
- 45%
- Current Weather
- 9.5°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~82 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Parakao
Is Parakao a good place to live?
Parakao is home to roughly 2,028 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Parakao scores 39 out of 100, with a safety score of 43/100 and 45% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $602K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: Parakao has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Parakao 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
- Safety43
- Amenities10
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability62
- Green space100
- Community10
- Transport13
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $602K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.5%
- 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
Eat & Drink in Parakao
Places to eat & drink(1)
The Old Parakao Store Cafe
Tradies & Services in Parakao
Tradies & services(1)
Parakao Motors
Parakao Weather
Current conditions: 9.5°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.99 | 16.01 | 5.12 | 9.88 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.19 | 15.19 | 5.66 | 10.32 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.41 | 12.74 | 0.98 | 9.95 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.86 | 13.05 | 3.42 | 7.95 |
| 🍂 May | 16.97 | 10.68 | 4.44 | 7.67 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.5 | 8.6 | 3.56 | 6.61 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.6 | 8.08 | 3.16 | 7.36 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.67 | 6.92 | 2.38 | 7.87 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.7 | 9.18 | 2.57 | 8.79 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.58 | 10.11 | 4.19 | 9.79 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.37 | 10.99 | 2.5 | 10.83 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.6 | 14.44 | 3.71 | 10.57 |
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