- Est. Median Value
- $605K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $220/wk
- Safety Score
- 43/100
- Green Space
- 100%
- Current Weather
- 9.5°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~82 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Russell Forest
Is Russell Forest a good place to live?
Russell Forest is home to roughly 846 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Russell Forest scores 41 out of 100, with a safety score of 43/100 and 100% green space.
Schools: Russell Forest has 2 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 $605K, and weekly rent typically sits around $220.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Russell 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
- Safety43
- Amenities28
- Schools32
- Housing Affordability62
- Green space100
- Community22
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $605K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $220/wk
- Median HH Income
- $76K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.3%
- 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 Russell Forest
Schools in zone for Russell Forest
Children living in Russell Forest have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hukerenui School Years 1-8
Full Primary · roll 169
Bay of Islands College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 499 · decile 1
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Russell 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.
Russell Forest Weather
Current conditions: 9.5°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.79 | 15.53 | 6.85 | 10.21 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.18 | 14.58 | 5.71 | 10.16 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.89 | 12.06 | 0.95 | 10.26 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.96 | 12.69 | 5.77 | 8.06 |
| 🍂 May | 16.25 | 10.33 | 4.76 | 7.92 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.7 | 8.59 | 4.32 | 6.86 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.9 | 7.29 | 4.13 | 7.68 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.82 | 6.14 | 3.45 | 7.91 |
| 🌸 Sep | 16.02 | 8.36 | 4.07 | 9.28 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.68 | 9.53 | 5.19 | 10.1 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.9 | 10.37 | 3.23 | 11.39 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.58 | 13.75 | 4.76 | 11.11 |
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