- Est. Median Value
- $474K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Safety Score
- 77/100
- Green Space
- 5%
- Current Weather
- 6.1°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~48 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Forbury
Is Forbury a good place to live?
Forbury is home to roughly 1,260 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Forbury scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 77/100 and 5% green space.
Schools: Forbury has 40 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 $474K, and weekly rent typically sits around $380.
Lifestyle: Forbury has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Forbury 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.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety77
- Amenities10
- Schools82
- Housing Affordability79
- Green space16
- Community22
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $474K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $380/wk
- Median HH Income
- $69K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -5.0%
- 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 Forbury
Schools in zone for Forbury
Children living in Forbury have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 9
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 463 · decile 10
Queen's High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 599 · decile 5
Columba College
Composite · roll 609
John McGlashan College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 527
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 7
Trinity Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 872
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Forbury. 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Forbury that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Bathgate Park School
Full Primary · roll 118 · decile 3 · 0.3 km away
St Bernadette's School (Forbury)
Contributing · roll 179 · decile 6 · 0.3 km away
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School
Specialist School · roll 76 · decile 5 · 0.4 km away
Kings High School (Dunedin)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 891 · decile 7 · 0.6 km away
Carisbrook School
Full Primary · roll 324 · decile 3 · 0.6 km away
St Clair School
Contributing · roll 343 · decile 8 · 1.0 km away
St Francis Xavier School (Mornington)
Contributing · roll 95 · decile 9 · 1.5 km away
Balaclava School
Contributing · roll 241 · decile 8 · 2.0 km away
Mornington School
Contributing · roll 234 · decile 7 · 2.1 km away
Musselburgh School
Contributing · roll 127 · decile 5 · 2.1 km away
Tahuna Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 496 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
Kaikorai Valley College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 434 · 2.6 km away
Bayfield High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 533 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
Concord School
Contributing · roll 60 · decile 4 · 2.7 km away
St Joseph's Cathedral School
Contributing · roll 145 · decile 8 · 2.7 km away
Otago Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · decile 8 · 2.8 km away
Tainui School
Contributing · roll 256 · decile 7 · 2.9 km away
Arthur Street School
Full Primary · roll 193 · decile 7 · 3.1 km away
Bradford School
Contributing · roll 93 · decile 5 · 3.1 km away
St Brigids School (Tainui)
Contributing · roll 71 · decile 10 · 3.1 km away
London House Learning Centre
Activity Centre · decile 9 · 3.2 km away
Otago Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 870 · decile 9 · 3.3 km away
Andersons Bay School
Contributing · roll 299 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
Kaikorai School
Contributing · roll 304 · decile 9 · 3.8 km away
Grants Braes School
Contributing · roll 198 · decile 10 · 3.9 km away
Brockville School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 2 · 4.2 km away
St Mary's School (Dunedin)
Contributing · roll 59 · decile 6 · 4.3 km away
Balmacewen Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 473 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Green Island School
Full Primary · roll 135 · decile 6 · 4.6 km away
Māori Hill School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
St Peter Chanel School (Green Island)
Full Primary · roll 47 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Wakari School
Contributing · roll 290 · decile 7 · 4.9 km away
George Street Normal School
Contributing · roll 375 · 5.0 km away
Explore Forbury
Things to do(1)
Southern RFC - The Magpies
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Shops in Forbury
Shops(1)
The Bottle O Hillside
Beauty & Fitness in Forbury
Beauty & fitness(1)
Southern RFC - The Magpies
Stay in Forbury
Places to stay(1)
Big and Bright Guest House
Forbury Weather
Current conditions: 6.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.12 | 12.13 | 2.03 | 10.89 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.9 | 11.46 | 2.41 | 10.33 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.38 | 9.62 | 3.45 | 8.83 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.75 | 8.41 | 1.97 | 7.52 |
| 🍂 May | 13.02 | 6.36 | 2.29 | 6 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.23 | 5.38 | 2.29 | 5.71 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.48 | 5.02 | 3.3 | 5.92 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.86 | 3.55 | 1.57 | 7.48 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.93 | 5.82 | 2.85 | 8.25 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.06 | 6.53 | 5.01 | 9.52 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.7 | 7.65 | 2.77 | 10.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.16 | 10.8 | 3.85 | 9.7 |
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