- Est. Median Value
- $716K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 84%
- Current Weather
- 4.9°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Hanmer Forest
Is Hanmer Forest a good place to live?
Hanmer Forest is home to roughly 2,217 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hanmer Forest scores 57 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 84% green space.
Schools: Hanmer Forest 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 $716K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 4.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Hanmer Forest 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety71
- Amenities38
- Schools60
- Housing Affordability52
- Green space100
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $716K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/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 Hanmer Forest
Schools in zone for Hanmer Forest
Children living in Hanmer Forest have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Amuri Area School
Composite · roll 352
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School Zone Checker
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Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Hanmer Forest Weather
Current conditions: 4.9°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.61 | 10.46 | 3.2 | 11.14 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.86 | 10.06 | 4.49 | 9.79 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.25 | 7.41 | 3.34 | 8.87 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.4 | 6.18 | 2.23 | 7.9 |
| 🍂 May | 11.94 | 3.5 | 2.44 | 6.27 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.97 | 1.43 | 2.45 | 5.75 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.63 | 0.81 | 4.12 | 6.55 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.08 | -0.35 | 2.63 | 7.69 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.01 | 3.51 | 3.45 | 7.61 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.13 | 4.33 | 5.18 | 9.34 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.1 | 6.26 | 3.28 | 9.82 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.25 | 9.35 | 4.73 | 10.49 |
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