Kingseat-Karaka

NZDep 5
Pop 2,994Median age 43Auckland

Kingseat-Karaka is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,994 and a median age of 43. Median personal income is $50K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Kingseat-Karaka is $750 (750 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 79% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Kingseat-Karaka: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 426; 158 transport stops (155 bus, 3 rail).

In 2026, Kingseat-Karaka recorded 7 building approvals (7 houses, 0 units), down 93.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability79% Stretched
School QualityEQI 426 Average
DeprivationDecile 5 Moderate
Transport Access158 stops Well Connected
Development-94% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$750
House Rent /wk$750
Rent-to-Income78.6%
Lodgements21
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,994
Median Age43
Household Size
Personal Income$50K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European70.3%
Māori14.5%
Asian10.7%
Pacific Peoples3.5%
MELAA1.0%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction255
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing171
Professional, Scientific and Technical165
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI426
Total Students363
State2
Karaka SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 403 · 228 students
Te Hihi SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 450 · 135 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile5/10
NZDep Score970
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations3
Bus Stops155
Papakura Train Station 1(rail)
Papakura Train Station 2(rail)
Papakura Train Station 3(rail)
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)7
  Houses7
YoY Change-93.8%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023