- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Safety Score
- 38/100
- Green Space
- 99%
- Current Weather
- 12.1°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Mataraua Forest
Is Mataraua Forest a good place to live?
Mataraua Forest is home to roughly 537 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mataraua Forest scores 38 out of 100, with a safety score of 38/100 and 99% green space.
Schools: Mataraua 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 $569K, and weekly rent typically sits around $280.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 12.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mataraua 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
- Safety38
- Amenities28
- Schools19
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space100
- Community10
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Median HH Income
- $64K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.9%
- 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 Mataraua Forest
Schools in zone for Mataraua Forest
Children living in Mataraua Forest have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Tautoro School
Full Primary · roll 146 · decile 1
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Mataraua Forest Weather
Current conditions: 12.1°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.9 | 14.59 | 8.76 | 9.49 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.1 | 13.97 | 6.64 | 10.04 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.15 | 11.78 | 1.45 | 9.8 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.64 | 11.85 | 6.16 | 7.44 |
| 🍂 May | 14.81 | 9.84 | 6.94 | 7.08 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.44 | 8.13 | 4.88 | 6.12 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.6 | 7.52 | 4.3 | 6.97 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.61 | 6.37 | 3.47 | 7.53 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.66 | 8.2 | 4.18 | 8.21 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.43 | 9.1 | 4.98 | 9.31 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.42 | 9.8 | 3.49 | 10.33 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.44 | 13.04 | 4.29 | 10.14 |
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