Karaka Lakes

NZDep 2
Pop 3,120Median age 35Auckland

Karaka Lakes is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 3,120 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $59K per year. The main ethnic groups are Asian, European, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Karaka Lakes is $895 (895 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 79% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Karaka Lakes: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 528.

In 2026, Karaka Lakes recorded 17 building approvals (6 houses, 11 units), down 88% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability79% Stretched
School QualityEQI 528 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development-88% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$895
House Rent /wk$895
Rent-to-Income78.9%
Lodgements12
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,120
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$59K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Asian45.0%
European37.3%
Māori8.7%
Pacific Peoples6.5%
MELAA2.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing192
Professional, Scientific and Technical183
Retail Trade162
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI528
Total Students253
State1
Mangapikopiko SchoolContributing · State · EQI 528 · 253 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score913
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)17
  Houses6
  Units11
YoY Change-88%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023