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 $795 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: ACG Strathallan (1.6km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: ACG Strathallan Preschool Centre (1.7km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: New World (4.3km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Unichem (2.5km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Karaka Family Health (2.5km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Framework Trust - Papakura (4.6km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Public Transport: Oakland Road (1.6km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEAuckland - Coatesville/Karaka/Kohimarama/Long Bay/Silverdale · Aug 2026 · 240 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $770 | $638 | $795 | $880 | $820 |
| Apartment | - | $690 | - | - | $670 |
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
- Drury Specialist School (Proposed opening date: 2028-02-08) 2.8 km
- Rosehill Intermediate 2.9 km
- Rosehill College 3.0 km
- Rosehill School 3.1 km
- Kereru Park Campus 3.2 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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
- Saveway 4.3 km
- DH Supermarket 4.6 km
- Punjab Food and Spices 4.7 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Karaka
- Unichem 2.5 km
- Pahurehure Pharmacy 3.5 km
- The Capsule 3.6 km
- Unichem 4.4 km
- Pharmacy Plus 4.5 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Karaka
- Karaka Family Health 2.5 km
- Rosehill Christian Medical Centre 2.8 km
- The Doctors Drury 3.3 km
- Drury Surgery 3.3 km
- Denture Clinic 3.6 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Hospitals near Karaka
- Framework Trust - Papakura 4.6 km
- Papakura Obstetric Hospital 4.7 km
Source: Health New Zealand facility code table (CC BY 4.0) (licence CC BY 4.0) . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Public Transport near Karaka
- Oakland Road 1.6 km
- Rauriki Lane 1.6 km
- Aquamarine Road 1.8 km
- Kabardin Street 1.9 km
- Kabardin Street 1.9 km
- Karaka North Road 1.9 km
- Mangapikopiko School 1.9 km
- Karaka North Road 2.0 km
- Hingaia Peninsula School 2.0 km
- Hingaia Peninsula School 2.1 km
Source: published public-transport stop feeds . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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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 $795 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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