Paekakariki is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Kapiti Coast, one of 14 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Paekakariki is the 9th largest suburb of Kapiti Coast in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Paekakariki 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 Paekakariki is made up of approximately 92% residential housing , 6% residential investment housing and 3% lifestyle properties.