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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.

Karaka Schools Early Childhood / Kindergartens Supermarkets Pharmacies Doctors / GPs Hospitals Public Transport

Neighbourhood rents

Official MBIE

Auckland - Coatesville/Karaka/Kohimarama/Long Bay/Silverdale · Apr 2026 · 204 new tenancies

Median weekly rent by dwelling type and bedroom count for this area, from MBIE bond data.
Type1 bed2 bed3 bed4 bedAll
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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