- Est. Median Value
- $701K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 48/100
- Green Space
- 36%
- Current Weather
- 10.5ยฐC
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~77 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Forest Lake
Is Forest Lake a good place to live?
Forest Lake is home to roughly 2,622 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Forest Lake scores 42 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 36% green space.
Schools: Forest Lake has 43 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 $701K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Forest Lake has cafรฉs, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.5ยฐC. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Forest Lake is right for you depends on what youโre 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
- Safety48
- Amenities20
- Schools40
- Housing Affordability54
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $701K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
โ 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 Forest Lake
Schools in zone for Forest Lake
Children living in Forest Lake have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Fraser High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1472 ยท decile 1
Forest Lake School
Contributing ยท roll 354 ยท decile 4
Maeroa Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 707 ยท decile 3
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Forest Lake. 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 โ confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Forest Lake that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Full Primary ยท roll 280 ยท decile 7 ยท 1.0 km away
Vardon School
Contributing ยท roll 345 ยท decile 4 ยท 1.1 km away
Nawton School
Contributing ยท roll 488 ยท decile 2 ยท 1.4 km away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 682 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.5 km away
Whitiora School
Full Primary ยท roll 212 ยท decile 3 ยท 1.5 km away
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit ยท 1.5 km away
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Full Primary ยท roll 467 ยท decile 5 ยท 1.6 km away
Woodstock School
Contributing ยท roll 380 ยท decile 5 ยท 1.6 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Full Primary ยท roll 334 ยท decile 7 ยท 1.8 km away
Hamilton North School
Specialist School ยท roll 170 ยท decile 4 ยท 2.0 km away
St Andrews Middle School
Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) ยท roll 142 ยท decile 3 ยท 2.0 km away
Crawshaw School
Full Primary ยท roll 292 ยท decile 1 ยท 2.0 km away
Aberdeen School
Contributing ยท roll 707 ยท decile 5 ยท 2.1 km away
Fairfield College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1000 ยท decile 3 ยท 2.2 km away
Ngฤ Taiฤtea Wharekura
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 293 ยท decile 2 ยท 2.2 km away
Frankton School
Contributing ยท roll 683 ยท decile 3 ยท 2.3 km away
Hamilton Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1828 ยท decile 6 ยท 2.6 km away
Te Kลpuku High
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 377 ยท decile 3 ยท 2.6 km away
Bankwood School
Contributing ยท roll 343 ยท decile 2 ยท 2.7 km away
Fairfield Primary School
Contributing ยท roll 334 ยท decile 1 ยท 2.7 km away
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 975 ยท decile 9 ยท 2.8 km away
Fairfield Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 902 ยท decile 1 ยท 2.8 km away
Rhode Street School
Full Primary ยท roll 201 ยท decile 2 ยท 2.9 km away
Pukete School
Contributing ยท roll 410 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.4 km away
Hamilton East School
Contributing ยท roll 502 ยท decile 4 ยท 3.5 km away
Hukanui School
Contributing ยท roll 834 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.5 km away
Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa
Composite ยท roll 313 ยท decile 2 ยท 3.6 km away
Southwell School
Full Primary ยท roll 646 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.7 km away
Hamilton Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 2302 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.8 km away
Hamilton West School
Full Primary ยท roll 686 ยท decile 5 ยท 3.8 km away
Insoll Avenue School
Contributing ยท roll 345 ยท decile 1 ยท 3.8 km away
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Full Primary ยท roll 613 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.0 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 938 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.1 km away
Peachgrove Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 511 ยท decile 5 ยท 4.1 km away
Te Rapa School
Full Primary ยท roll 513 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.1 km away
Rotokauri School
Full Primary ยท roll 232 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.3 km away
Patricia Avenue School
Specialist School ยท roll 211 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.4 km away
Tai Wananga
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 175 ยท decile 4 ยท 4.5 km away
Endeavour School
Contributing ยท roll 443 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.5 km away
Rototuna Primary School
Contributing ยท roll 799 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.9 km away
Explore Forest Lake
Things to do(3)
Hamilton BMX
Minogue Park
Hamilton City Netball Centre
Parks & green spaces(1)
Minogue Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area havenโt been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Forest Lake
Tradies & services(2)
D&A Services
GNA Consultants Ltd
Shops in Forest Lake
Shops(2)
GoodBugs
Mitcham Avenue Dairy
Beauty & Fitness in Forest Lake
Beauty & fitness(4)
Hamilton BMX
Hamilton City Netball Centre
Heidi Christian Salon Training Consultant
The Room Hair and Beauty Studio
Professional Services in Forest Lake
Professional services(1)
Local Seo Experts
Stay in Forest Lake
Places to stay(2)
Distinction Hamilton Hotel and Conference Centre
Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre
Forest Lake Weather
Current conditions: 10.5ยฐC, few clouds
| Month | High (ยฐC) | Low (ยฐC) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Jan | 24.26 | 15.41 | 5.13 | 10.84 |
| โ๏ธ Feb | 23.9 | 14.95 | 4.81 | 10.25 |
| ๐ Mar | 21.67 | 12.28 | 2.29 | 9.85 |
| ๐ Apr | 19.91 | 11.5 | 2.38 | 8.71 |
| ๐ May | 17.05 | 8.93 | 3.98 | 7.63 |
| โ๏ธ Jun | 15.09 | 7.72 | 4.16 | 6.89 |
| โ๏ธ Jul | 14.17 | 6.75 | 4.58 | 6.63 |
| โ๏ธ Aug | 14.59 | 5.85 | 3.66 | 7.77 |
| ๐ธ Sep | 16.17 | 7.88 | 4.51 | 8.88 |
| ๐ธ Oct | 17.85 | 9.41 | 4.22 | 9.85 |
| ๐ธ Nov | 19.84 | 11.63 | 5.71 | 10.35 |
| โ๏ธ Dec | 22.56 | 14.05 | 4.75 | 10.52 |
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