Makara is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Wellington, one of 52 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Makara is the 49th largest suburb of Wellington in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Makara 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 1950 - 1959. Residential housing stock in Makara is made up of approximately 26% residential housing and 74% lifestyle properties.