- Est. Median Value
- $936K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 41/100
- Green Space
- 59%
- Current Weather
- 14.6°C
- Median Age
- 42 yrs
~84 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Parau
Is Parau a good place to live?
Parau is home to roughly 2,316 people across 1.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Parau scores 48 out of 100, with a safety score of 41/100 and 59% green space.
Schools: Parau 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 $936K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Parau has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 14.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Parau 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
- Safety41
- Amenities10
- Schools87
- Housing Affordability40
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $936K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $131K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -2.9%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Parau?
- Children living in Parau are in zone for Glen Eden Intermediate, Green Bay High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Parau?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Parau?
- The postcode for Parau is 0604.
- What is the population of Parau?
- Parau has 2,316 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Parau?
- The estimated median property value in Parau is $936K. Median weekly rent is $500/week.
- Where is Parau?
- Parau is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Parau a good place to live?
- Parau scores 48/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Parau
Schools in zone for Parau
Children living in Parau have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Glen Eden Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 920 · decile 7
Green Bay High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1962 · decile 8
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Parau. 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 Parau that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Laingholm School
Contributing · roll 149 · 1.4 km away
Woodlands Park School
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School
Composite · roll 181 · decile 9 · 3.1 km away
Titirangi School
Contributing · roll 433 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 12 August
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Wednesday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Wednesday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Wednesday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Explore Parau
Things to do(4)
Takaranga Reserve
Armour Bay Reserve
Big Muddy Creek Landing
Waihanga / Laingholm Scenic Reserve
Parks & green spaces(4)
Takaranga Reserve
Armour Bay Reserve
Big Muddy Creek Landing
Waihanga / Laingholm Scenic Reserve
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Parau
Tradies & services(1)
Auckland Wide Plasterers
Parau Weather
Current conditions: 14.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.55 | 16.86 | 6.95 | 10.19 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.4 | 16 | 6.21 | 10.41 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.19 | 14.14 | 2.94 | 10.19 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.17 | 13.75 | 3.49 | 8.55 |
| 🍂 May | 16.45 | 11.28 | 4.7 | 7.65 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.08 | 9.57 | 3.47 | 7.22 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.03 | 8.57 | 4.57 | 7.3 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.12 | 7.58 | 2.48 | 8.29 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.81 | 10.27 | 3.91 | 9.37 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.06 | 10.95 | 3.76 | 10.25 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.81 | 12.39 | 3.43 | 11.07 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.84 | 15.14 | 3.74 | 11.4 |
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