- Est. Median Value
- $907K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 72/100
- Green Space
- 100%
- Current Weather
- 7.9°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~53 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Pukenui Forest
Is Pukenui Forest a good place to live?
Pukenui Forest is home to roughly 2,811 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Pukenui Forest scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 72/100 and 100% green space.
Schools: Pukenui Forest has 18 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 $907K, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Pukenui 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
- Safety72
- Amenities28
- Schools61
- Housing Affordability41
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $907K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $91K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +12.8%
- 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 Pukenui Forest
Schools in zone for Pukenui Forest
Children living in Pukenui Forest have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Whangārei Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1464 · decile 4
Whangārei Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1540 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Pukenui 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.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Pukenui Forest that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Pompallier Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 654 · decile 7 · 2.2 km away
Maunu School
Contributing · roll 311 · decile 8 · 2.2 km away
He Mataariki School for Teen Parents
Teen Parent Unit · 3.0 km away
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Manaia View School
Full Primary · roll 185 · decile 1 · 3.3 km away
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre
Specialist School · roll 177 · 3.5 km away
Renew School
Composite · roll 198 · 3.6 km away
Whangarei Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 528 · decile 4 · 3.7 km away
Whangarei School
Contributing · roll 461 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
Morningside School
Contributing · roll 312 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)
Contributing · roll 457 · decile 6 · 4.3 km away
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 30 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
Hurupaki School
Contributing · roll 320 · decile 8 · 4.4 km away
Whau Valley School
Contributing · roll 315 · decile 2 · 4.5 km away
Te Kāpehu Whetū
Composite · roll 172 · 4.9 km away
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 622 · decile 5 · 5.0 km away
Pukenui Forest Weather
Current conditions: 7.9°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.55 | 14.77 | 4.86 | 10.74 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.92 | 14.49 | 4.79 | 10.59 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.35 | 12.29 | 1.89 | 10.43 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.42 | 12 | 4.61 | 8.4 |
| 🍂 May | 15.75 | 9.65 | 3.64 | 8.09 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.03 | 8.07 | 3.47 | 6.93 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.29 | 7.15 | 5.29 | 7.09 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.47 | 6.34 | 3.54 | 8.07 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.03 | 7.7 | 3.05 | 9.33 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.99 | 9.01 | 4.03 | 10.43 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.22 | 10.33 | 4.53 | 10.98 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.91 | 13.07 | 4.49 | 10.91 |
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