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Of those at least 15 years old, 522 (22.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 339 (14.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $ 44,200, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 699 people (30.2%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of
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The Karaka Sports Park provides a local sports ground as well as bar and kitchen facilities. there are also a few small restaurants in the area. The Pukekohe Golf Club is located within the Karaka area bordering Pukekohe.
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Karaka School and Te Hihi School are coeducational full primary schools (years 1–8) with rolls of 237 and 169 students, respectively. Karaka School celebrated its 75th jubilee in 1978. Te Hihi School opened in 1914.
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Traditionally the economy of Karaka was dominated by agriculture. However, following the transition to lifestyle blocks, the majority of residents now commute to urban Auckland for employment.
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Kingseat-Karaka statistical area covers 86.68 km (33.47 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 3,180 as of June 2023, with a population density of 37 people per km.
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those at least 15 was that 1,284 (55.4%) people were employed full-time, 369 (15.9%) were part-time, and 60 (2.6%) were unemployed.
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Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 52.4% had no religion, 34.8% were
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The Whātāpaka Marae and its meeting house, named Tamaoho, is a traditional meeting ground for local
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was previously located. In 2005 the hospital was turned into a haunted attraction called
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race meeting at Ellerslie. Westbury Stud and Haunui Farm are both located in Karaka.
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The percentage of people born overseas was 16.1, compared with 27.1% nationally.
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and under the authority of the Franklin District Council, it is now part of
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hotel, opened in 2022, is situated adjacent to Papakura Interchange.
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House of horrors at former hospital - Hospitals - NZ Herald News
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Public secondary education is provided in the nearby towns of
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The area includes Karaka Lakes and Karaka Harbourside Estate.
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Karaka is now primarily a rural town associated with
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Waiau Pa § Karaka Creek
Aerial view of northern Karaka, with Papakura and the Hunua Ranges in the background.
Papakura
Hunua Ranges
37°6′S 174°52′E / 37.100°S 174.867°E / -37.100; 174.867
Region
Auckland Region
Territorial authority
Auckland Council
Franklin ward
Franklin Local Board
Papakura
Hauraki-Waikato
Area code
Auckland
New Zealand
Franklin District
Auckland Council
Kingseat
Kingseat Psychiatric Hospital
Spookers
Waiuku
Āwhitu Peninsula
kauri gum
2018 New Zealand census
2013 census
2006 census
Pākehā
Māori
Pacific peoples

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