- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $280/wk
- Safety Score
- 38/100
- Green Space
- 99%
- Current Weather
- 10.7°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
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 10.7°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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Mataraua Forest?
- Children living in Mataraua Forest are in zone for Tautoro School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Mataraua Forest?
- 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 population of Mataraua Forest?
- Mataraua Forest has 537 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Mataraua Forest?
- The estimated median property value in Mataraua Forest is $569K. Median weekly rent is $280/week.
- Where is Mataraua Forest?
- Mataraua Forest is in Far North, Northland, New Zealand.
- Is Mataraua Forest a good place to live?
- Mataraua Forest scores 38/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
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
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Mataraua Forest. 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.
Mataraua Forest Weather
Current conditions: 10.7°C, clear sky
| 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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