- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $560/wk
- Safety Score
- 63/100
- Green Space
- 84%
- Current Weather
- 11.9°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~62 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Dome Forest
Is Dome Forest a good place to live?
Dome Forest is home to roughly 2,775 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Dome Forest scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 63/100 and 84% green space.
Schools: Dome Forest has 3 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 $1.10M, and weekly rent typically sits around $560.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 11.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Dome 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
- Safety63
- Amenities10
- Schools79
- Housing Affordability34
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.10M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $560/wk
- Median HH Income
- $71K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.9%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Dome Forest?
- Children living in Dome Forest are in zone for Kaipara Flats School, Warkworth School, Mahurangi College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Dome Forest?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the population of Dome Forest?
- Dome Forest has 2,775 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Dome Forest?
- The estimated median property value in Dome Forest is $1.1M. Median weekly rent is $560/week.
- Where is Dome Forest?
- Dome Forest is in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is Dome Forest a good place to live?
- Dome Forest scores 49/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Dome Forest
Schools in zone for Dome Forest
Children living in Dome Forest have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Kaipara Flats School
Contributing · roll 104 · decile 9
Warkworth School
Contributing · roll 613
Mahurangi College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1586 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Dome 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.
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Thursday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Thursday (fortnightly, varies by street)
Collection weeks vary by street in Dome Forest — use the Auckland Council tool to confirm your exact schedule.
Check your exact collection days on the Auckland Council tool →
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Thursday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Thursday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Thursday alongside recycling.
Bin lid colours may vary in some older North Shore and Waitakere properties. The identifying colour is on the lid: rubbish (red), recycling (yellow), food scraps (green).
Collection data sourced from Auckland Council.
Shops in Dome Forest
Shops(2)
Ecowool NZ
Frogpoolfarm Interiors
Dome Forest Weather
Current conditions: 11.9°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.43 | 16.05 | 7.23 | 10.02 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.56 | 14.87 | 6.56 | 10.45 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.62 | 12.62 | 1.88 | 10.35 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.16 | 13.01 | 4.54 | 8.61 |
| 🍂 May | 16.53 | 10.71 | 4.47 | 7.92 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.03 | 9.35 | 3.71 | 7.27 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.09 | 8.14 | 4.49 | 7.47 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.25 | 6.88 | 2.82 | 8.36 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.04 | 9.4 | 4.95 | 9.32 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.09 | 10.36 | 3.85 | 10.19 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.79 | 11.26 | 3.32 | 11.18 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.67 | 14.15 | 5.68 | 11.41 |
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