- Est. Median Value
- $685K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 66/100
- Green Space
- 66%
- Current Weather
- 2.5°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~59 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Alford Forest
Is Alford Forest a good place to live?
Alford Forest is home to roughly 1,404 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Alford Forest scores 57 out of 100, with a safety score of 66/100 and 66% green space.
Schools: Alford Forest has 6 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $685K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 2.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Alford Forest is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety66
- Amenities10
- Schools86
- Housing Affordability55
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $685K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $105K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Alford Forest
Schools in zone for Alford Forest
Children living in Alford Forest have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Mt Somers Springburn School
Full Primary · roll 79 · decile 9
Mount Hutt College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 571 · decile 9
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Ashburton Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 262 · decile 6
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Alford Forest. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Shops in Alford Forest
Shops(1)
SunnyB - Farmer Armour | Sunflower Seed Butter
Alford Forest Weather
Current conditions: 2.5°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.43 | 9.29 | 5.91 | 10.77 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.21 | 8.74 | 5.52 | 9.29 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.09 | 5.8 | 5.66 | 8.76 |
| 🍂 Apr | 13.7 | 5.38 | 5.16 | 7.26 |
| 🍂 May | 10.24 | 2.86 | 3.64 | 6.13 |
| ❄️ Jun | 8.53 | 1.8 | 3.54 | 5.9 |
| ❄️ Jul | 6.93 | -0.17 | 5.33 | 6.59 |
| ❄️ Aug | 6.07 | -2.28 | 4.36 | 7.95 |
| 🌸 Sep | 9.58 | 0.77 | 4.92 | 8.66 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.08 | 2.76 | 7.18 | 9.39 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.1 | 5.17 | 4.8 | 10.05 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.12 | 8.11 | 6.39 | 10.28 |
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