- Est. Median Value
- $733K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $332/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 86%
- Current Weather
- 8.4°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Tararua Forest Park
Is Tararua Forest Park a good place to live?
Tararua Forest Park is home to roughly 3,642 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tararua Forest Park scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 86% green space.
Schools: Tararua Forest Park 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 $733K, and weekly rent typically sits around $332.
Lifestyle: Tararua Forest Park has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tararua Forest Park 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.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety71
- Amenities10
- Schools65
- Housing Affordability51
- Green space100
- Community89
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $733K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $332/wk
- Median HH Income
- $105K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.6%
- 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 Tararua Forest Park
Schools in zone for Tararua Forest Park
Children living in Tararua Forest Park have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Otaki College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 428 · decile 4
Te Horo School (Otaki)
Full Primary · roll 206 · decile 9
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School Zone Checker
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Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Explore Tararua Forest Park
Things to do(3)
Old mill site
Old tram track
Tararua Forest Park
Parks & green spaces(1)
Tararua Forest Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Tradies & Services in Tararua Forest Park
Tradies & services(1)
Landscaperspalmerstonnorth.Co.Nz
Stay in Tararua Forest Park
Places to stay(5)
Kiriwhakapapa Campsite
Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Waiohine Gorge Campsite
Mangahao-Makahika Track Start
Donnellys Flat
Tararua Forest Park Weather
Current conditions: 8.4°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.57 | 14.26 | 4.63 | 11.43 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.49 | 14.31 | 8.55 | 9.34 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.82 | 12.13 | 7.29 | 8.92 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.49 | 10.88 | 7.06 | 7.5 |
| 🍂 May | 15.17 | 9.39 | 9.9 | 6.4 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.47 | 7.83 | 12.12 | 5.9 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.48 | 6.86 | 10.14 | 5.43 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.41 | 6.91 | 12.23 | 6.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.01 | 8.09 | 9.01 | 7.83 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.07 | 8.65 | 9.31 | 8.96 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.37 | 11.13 | 8.36 | 10.11 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.53 | 13.31 | 6.6 | 9.93 |
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