- Est. Median Value
- $480K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $167/wk
- Safety Score
- 79/100
- Green Space
- 9%
- Current Weather
- 9.2°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~46 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Fortrose
Is Fortrose a good place to live?
Fortrose is home to roughly 987 people across 35.1 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Fortrose scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 79/100 and 9% green space.
Schools: Fortrose has 1 school 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 $167.
Lifestyle: Fortrose has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Fortrose 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
- Safety79
- Amenities10
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability78
- Green space31
- Community33
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $480K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $167/wk
- Median HH Income
- $98K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.2%
- 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 Fortrose?
- Children living in Fortrose are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Fortrose?
- 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 postcode for Fortrose?
- The postcode for Fortrose is 9875.
- What is the population of Fortrose?
- Fortrose has 987 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Fortrose?
- The estimated median property value in Fortrose is $480K. Median weekly rent is $167/week.
- Where is Fortrose?
- Fortrose is in Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Fortrose a good place to live?
- Fortrose scores 44/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Fortrose
Schools in zone for Fortrose
Children living in Fortrose have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Fortrose. 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.
Eat & Drink in Fortrose
Places to eat & drink(1)
Fortrose Cafe
Fortrose Weather
Current conditions: 9.2°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.65 | 11.05 | 3.91 | 10.79 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.84 | 10.87 | 4.45 | 9.81 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.75 | 9.22 | 4.92 | 8.46 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.58 | 8.69 | 3.46 | 6.62 |
| 🍂 May | 11.85 | 6.76 | 3.56 | 5.13 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.3 | 4.21 | 3.2 | 5.61 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.56 | 4.69 | 3.71 | 5.27 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.29 | 4.69 | 3 | 6.89 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.03 | 5.72 | 5.97 | 7.45 |
| 🌸 Oct | 12.75 | 6.45 | 4.44 | 8.03 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.24 | 7.63 | 3.53 | 10.08 |
| ☀️ Dec | 16.67 | 10.09 | 5.36 | 9.58 |
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