Neighbourhood guide
What's near Karaka
In Karaka, Papakura, we found 7 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Karaka was $760 a week (period ending Apr 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEAuckland - Coatesville/Karaka/Kohimarama/Long Bay/Silverdale · Apr 2026 · 204 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $750 | $620 | $760 | $883 | $800 |
| Apartment | - | $700 | - | - | $700 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Karaka
Schools near Karaka
- ACG Strathallan 1.6 km
- Mangapikopiko School 1.7 km
- Hingaia Peninsula School 2.0 km
- Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura 2.6 km
- Ngākōroa School 2.7 km
- Rosehill Intermediate 2.9 km
- Rosehill College 3.0 km
- Rosehill School 3.1 km
- Kereru Park Campus 3.2 km
- Drury School 3.4 km
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Karaka
- ACG Strathallan Preschool Centre 1.7 km
- BestStart Park Green 2.1 km
- BestStart Karaka 2.5 km
- Park Estate Early Learning 2.7 km
- Kiwi Supertots Learning Centre - Papakura 2.7 km
- Karaka Playcentre 2.8 km
- BestStart Bremner Road 2.9 km
- Cuddly Bear Childcare 3.1 km
- Karaka Learning Centre License 1 3.1 km
- Farmhouse Preschool Karaka 3.1 km
Supermarkets near Karaka
- New World 4.3 km
- Woolworths 4.5 km
- Woolworths 4.8 km
- PAK'nSAVE 4.9 km
- Paddock to Pantry 3.1 km
- NZ Clearance Store 4.3 km
- Saveway 4.3 km
- Punjab Food and Spices 4.7 km
Pharmacies near Karaka
- Unichem 2.5 km
- Pahurehure Pharmacy 3.5 km
- The Capsule 3.6 km
- Unichem 4.4 km
- Urban Pharmacy 4.5 km
Doctors / GPs near Karaka
- Karaka Family Health 2.5 km
- Rosehill Christian Medical Centre 2.8 km
- Drury Surgery 3.3 km
- Drury Lane Surgery 3.6 km
- Wood Street Doctors and Pharmacy 4.3 km
Hospitals near Karaka
- Papakura Obstetric Hospital 4.9 km
Public Transport near Karaka
- Towai Road 1.3 km
- Oakland Road 1.5 km
- Oakland Road 1.6 km
- Rauriki Lane 1.6 km
- Aquamarine Road 1.8 km
- Kabardin Street 1.9 km
- Hingaia Peninsula School 1.9 km
- Karaka North Road 1.9 km
- Mangapikopiko School 1.9 km
- Karaka North Road 2.0 km
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Frequently asked questions about Karaka
What amenities are near Karaka?
Karaka has 7 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
What is the median rent for a 3-bedroom home in Karaka?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Karaka was $760 for the period ending Apr 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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