- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 42/100
- Green Space
- 20%
- Current Weather
- 8.1°C
- Median Age
- 51 yrs
~83 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Te Arai
Is Te Arai a good place to live?
Te Arai is home to roughly 1,206 people across 71.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Te Arai scores 40 out of 100, with a safety score of 42/100 and 20% green space.
Schools: Te Arai 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 $1.13M, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: Te Arai has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Te Arai 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
- Safety42
- Amenities12
- Schools54
- Housing Affordability33
- Green space67
- Community78
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.13M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $57K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +28.8%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Te Arai?
- Children living in Te Arai are in zone for Mangawhai Beach School, Rodney College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Te Arai?
- 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 Te Arai?
- The postcode for Te Arai is 0975.
- What is the population of Te Arai?
- Te Arai has 1,206 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Te Arai?
- The estimated median property value in Te Arai is $1.1M. Median weekly rent is $550/week.
- Where is Te Arai?
- Te Arai is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Te Arai a good place to live?
- Te Arai scores 40/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Te Arai
Schools in zone for Te Arai
Children living in Te Arai have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Mangawhai Beach School
Full Primary · roll 706 · decile 6
Rodney College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 371 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Te Arai. 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Wednesday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Wednesday (fortnightly, Week 2)
- Next recycling
- 5 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 Te Arai
Things to do(2)
Te Arai Point
Aotearoa Surf School and Board Hire
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.
Eat & Drink in Te Arai
Places to eat & drink(2)
Rush Coffee
Creekside & Co Coffee
Tradies & Services in Te Arai
Tradies & services(1)
Mangawhai Design
Shops in Te Arai
Shops(1)
Te Arai Palm Guy
Beauty & Fitness in Te Arai
Beauty & fitness(2)
Aotearoa Surf School and Board Hire
Te Arai Point
Te Arai Weather
Current conditions: 8.1°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.05 | 17.5 | 6.83 | 10.14 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.25 | 16.53 | 5.92 | 10.59 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.96 | 14.36 | 1.54 | 10.32 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.44 | 14.62 | 5.35 | 8.72 |
| 🍂 May | 17.01 | 12.38 | 4.17 | 8.04 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.56 | 11.05 | 3.54 | 7.18 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.63 | 9.71 | 4.05 | 7.61 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.59 | 8.47 | 2.34 | 8.47 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.28 | 10.63 | 3.32 | 9.44 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.12 | 11.84 | 3.41 | 10.3 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.89 | 12.65 | 2.95 | 11.3 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.63 | 15.61 | 4.13 | 11.56 |
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