Karaka Creek

NZDep 2
Pop 1,611Median age 46Auckland

Karaka Creek is a small community in Auckland with a population of 1,611 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $53K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Karaka Creek: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 428.

In 2026, Karaka Creek recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 428 Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,611
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$53K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European78.7%
Māori8.7%
Asian7.9%
Pacific Peoples3.7%
MELAA1.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction153
Manufacturing99
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing93
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI428
Total Students331
State1
Waiau Pa SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 428 · 331 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score928
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023