Motukarara is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Selwyn, one of 31 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Motukarara is the 24th largest suburb of Selwyn in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Motukarara provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1900 - 1909. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 2000 - 2009. Residential housing stock in Motukarara is made up of approximately 5% residential housing and 95% lifestyle properties.