- Est. Median Value
- $480K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $340/wk
- Safety Score
- 17/100
- Green Space
- 19%
- Current Weather
- 6.3°C
- Median Age
- 30 yrs
~108 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Fordlands
Is Fordlands a good place to live?
Fordlands is home to roughly 2,667 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Fordlands scores 36 out of 100, with a safety score of 17/100 and 19% green space.
Schools: Fordlands has 27 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 $480K, and weekly rent typically sits around $340.
Lifestyle: Fordlands has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 6.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Fordlands 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
- Safety17
- Amenities10
- Schools49
- Housing Affordability78
- Green space62
- Community10
- Transport30
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $480K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $340/wk
- Median HH Income
- $74K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +8.4%
- 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 Fordlands
Schools in zone for Fordlands
Children living in Fordlands have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Western Heights High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1229 · decile 4
Rotorua Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1176 · decile 3
Rotorua Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 662
John Paul College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1103 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Fordlands. 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 Fordlands that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Composite · roll 92 · decile 1 · 0.4 km away
Sunset Primary School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 1 · 0.5 km away
Malfroy School
Contributing · roll 286 · decile 2 · 0.7 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 94 · decile 4 · 1.3 km away
Westbrook School
Contributing · roll 473 · decile 4 · 1.3 km away
Rotorua Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 659 · decile 3 · 1.4 km away
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 97 · decile 2 · 1.6 km away
Awhina School/ Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 1.6 km away
Glenholme School
Contributing · roll 316 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
Kaitao Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 257 · decile 2 · 1.8 km away
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 419 · decile 1 · 1.8 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 455 · decile 6 · 1.9 km away
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 86 · decile 1 · 2.0 km away
Rotorua School
Full Primary · roll 380 · decile 3 · 2.0 km away
Otonga Road School
Contributing · roll 503 · decile 7 · 2.4 km away
Rotorua S D A School
Full Primary · roll 42 · decile 4 · 2.4 km away
TKKM o Te Koutu
Composite · roll 377 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
Selwyn School
Contributing · roll 320 · decile 2 · 2.7 km away
Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua
Specialist School · roll 112 · decile 2 · 2.8 km away
Te Āhuru Mōwai
Teen Parent Unit · 3.1 km away
Kawaha Point School
Contributing · roll 229 · decile 3 · 3.6 km away
Whakarewarewa School
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 2 · 3.7 km away
Lynmore Primary School
Contributing · roll 618 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Explore Fordlands
Things to do(1)
Central North Island Boxing Assn
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 Fordlands
Shops(2)
Four Square Fordlands
Liquor Barn Ford Road
Beauty & Fitness in Fordlands
Beauty & fitness(1)
Central North Island Boxing Assn
Fordlands Weather
Current conditions: 6.3°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.04 | 14.22 | 5.01 | 10.26 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.11 | 14.5 | 5.82 | 9.27 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.07 | 11.61 | 3.38 | 9.72 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.97 | 10.8 | 2.38 | 7.97 |
| 🍂 May | 14.84 | 8.13 | 5.74 | 6.89 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.9 | 7.19 | 4.82 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.11 | 5.71 | 5.37 | 6.01 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.83 | 4.79 | 2.73 | 7.19 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.58 | 6.9 | 5.28 | 8.06 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.68 | 8.47 | 4.4 | 9.17 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.74 | 10.73 | 4.36 | 9.93 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.64 | 13.37 | 4.55 | 10 |
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