- Est. Median Value
- $751K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 6.7°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
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Living in Lake Forsyth / Wairewa
Is Lake Forsyth / Wairewa a good place to live?
Lake Forsyth / Wairewa is home to roughly 1,287 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Lake Forsyth / Wairewa scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Lake Forsyth / Wairewa has 6 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 $751K, and weekly rent typically sits around $300.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Lake Forsyth / Wairewa 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
- Schools82
- Housing Affordability50
- Green space10
- Community56
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $751K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $300/wk
- Median HH Income
- $85K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.3%
- 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 Lake Forsyth / Wairewa
Schools in zone for Lake Forsyth / Wairewa
Children living in Lake Forsyth / Wairewa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
Villa Maria College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 835 · decile 9
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Lincoln High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1436 · decile 7
Aidanfield Christian School
Composite · roll 457 · decile 8
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Lake Forsyth / Wairewa. 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.
Lake Forsyth / Wairewa Weather
Current conditions: 6.7°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.76 | 14.1 | 1.51 | 12.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.24 | 13.75 | 3.04 | 10.65 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.53 | 11.32 | 2.7 | 9.18 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.1 | 10.28 | 2.05 | 8.4 |
| 🍂 May | 14.05 | 8.19 | 2.64 | 6.09 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.51 | 7.71 | 2.44 | 5.67 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.24 | 5.97 | 5.24 | 5.72 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.13 | 5.41 | 2.51 | 7.61 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.67 | 7.52 | 2.24 | 8.82 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.17 | 8.37 | 1.9 | 10.68 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.42 | 9.89 | 2.53 | 11.44 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.66 | 12.51 | 3.06 | 11.31 |
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