- Est. Median Value
- $1.47M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $623/wk
- Safety Score
- 46/100
- Green Space
- 9%
- Current Weather
- 11.7°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~79 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Forrest Hill
Is Forrest Hill a good place to live?
Forrest Hill is home to roughly 10,053 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Forrest Hill scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 46/100 and 9% green space.
Schools: Forrest Hill 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 $1.47M, and weekly rent typically sits around $623.
Lifestyle: Forrest Hill has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Forrest Hill 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
- Safety46
- Amenities92
- Schools94
- Housing Affordability26
- Green space31
- Community33
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.47M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $623/wk
- Median HH Income
- $133K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.3%
- 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 Forrest Hill
Schools in zone for Forrest Hill
Children living in Forrest Hill have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Forrest Hill School
Contributing · roll 467 · decile 9
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 714 · decile 10
Wairau Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 338
Westlake Boys High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2800 · decile 9
Westlake Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2295 · decile 9
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Forrest Hill. 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 Forrest Hill that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Target Road School
Contributing · roll 426 · decile 6 · 1.4 km away
Campbells Bay School
Contributing · roll 788 · decile 10 · 1.5 km away
Milford School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 561 · decile 9 · 1.5 km away
Sunnynook School
Contributing · roll 495 · decile 8 · 1.6 km away
Carmel College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1107 · decile 9 · 1.7 km away
Wairau Valley Special School
Specialist School · roll 293 · decile 8 · 1.9 km away
Glenfield Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 443 · decile 6 · 2.2 km away
Mairangi Bay School
Contributing · roll 441 · decile 9 · 2.3 km away
Glenfield Primary School
Contributing · roll 295 · decile 7 · 2.4 km away
Sunnybrae Normal School
Contributing · roll 363 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
Marlborough School
Contributing · roll 400 · decile 7 · 2.8 km away
TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua
Composite · roll 146 · decile 6 · 2.9 km away
Manuka Primary School
Contributing · roll 232 · decile 6 · 3.0 km away
St John's School (Mairangi Bay)
Contributing · roll 297 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
Summit Point School
Full Primary · roll 36 · decile 9 · 3.1 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
Contributing · roll 414 · decile 9 · 3.1 km away
Takapuna School
Contributing · roll 357 · decile 10 · 3.1 km away
Rosmini College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1209 · decile 9 · 3.2 km away
Rangitoto College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 4172 · decile 9 · 3.3 km away
Glenfield College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 762 · decile 6 · 3.4 km away
Murrays Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 1102 · decile 10 · 3.4 km away
Westminster Christian School
Full Primary · roll 359 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
Future School
Composite · roll 70 · decile 7 · 3.6 km away
Murrays Bay School
Contributing · roll 707 · decile 10 · 3.6 km away
Onepoto School
Contributing · roll 153 · decile 1 · 3.6 km away
Bayview School
Contributing · roll 382 · decile 7 · 3.8 km away
Northcote Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 663 · decile 6 · 3.8 km away
Willow Park School
Contributing · roll 614 · decile 4 · 3.8 km away
Windy Ridge School
Contributing · roll 196 · decile 7 · 4.3 km away
Vanguard Military School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 169 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Browns Bay School
Contributing · roll 610 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
Hauraki School
Contributing · roll 496 · decile 10 · 4.8 km away
St Mary's School (Northcote)
Contributing · roll 314 · 4.8 km away
Pinehurst School
Composite · roll 1137 · decile 10 · 4.9 km away
Northcote School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 403 · decile 9 · 5.0 km away
Explore Forrest Hill
Things to do(10)
Takapuna Badminton Club
Becroft Park
Becroft Park Tennis Club
North Harbour Badminton Centre
Toddler Toes
GKR Karate
Greville Reserve
Forrest Hill Reservoir
JustWorkout Forrest Hill
Studio 246
Parks & green spaces(3)
Becroft Park
Greville Reserve
Forrest Hill Reservoir
Healthcare(3)
Forrest Hill Family Medical Centre
Forrest Hill Pharmacy
Sunnynook Medical Centre
Eat & Drink in Forrest Hill
Places to eat & drink(8)
Q Kebab
William Souter Espresso
Delish Cupcakes
Bon lunch box
Domino's Pizza
Domino's Pizza Forrest Hill
Mountain Spice Indian Takeaway
Forrest Hill Bakery
Tradies & Services in Forrest Hill
Tradies & services(10)
Alex Cleaning Solutions (ACS)
Auto Super Shoppe Forrest Hill
Heatwell
Ital Design
Klever Carpet Cleaning North Shore
Kumon Forrest Hill Education Centre
LDP Electrical Ltd
Peekaboo Childcare Centre
Smoochie McGill Early Learning
Vega Group
Shops in Forrest Hill
Shops(3)
Classic Landscapes
Grenada Superette
Liquorland Forrest Hill
Beauty & Fitness in Forrest Hill
Beauty & fitness(13)
Becroft Park Tennis Club
GKR Karate
JustWorkout Forrest Hill
K-Beauty Clinic
Mr Awwad barbers
North Harbour Badminton Centre
Parental
Sarah's Hair Studio
Shine Beauty Therapy
Studio 246
Takapuna Badminton Club
Toddler Toes
Turning Heads
Professional Services in Forrest Hill
Professional services(5)
Circle Solutions
Envirosphere Consulting NZ
Flower Essences Tutor
Forrest Hill Self Storage
Travelex
Stay in Forrest Hill
Places to stay(1)
Parklane Retirement Village
Forrest Hill Weather
Current conditions: 11.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.15 | 17.1 | 145.8 | 10.73 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.2 | 16.73 | 150.23 | 10.42 |
| 🍂 Mar | 21.44 | 14.74 | 71.67 | 10.28 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.8 | 14.34 | 93.77 | 8.68 |
| 🍂 May | 17.29 | 11.78 | 114.07 | 7.73 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.42 | 10.57 | 115.23 | 7.12 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.69 | 9.37 | 173.9 | 6.87 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.74 | 8.12 | 106.63 | 8.04 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.08 | 9.91 | 112.63 | 9.34 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.31 | 11.35 | 126.93 | 10.08 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.34 | 12.79 | 135.63 | 10.87 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.79 | 15.24 | 144.07 | 11.11 |
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