- Est. Median Value
- $366K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 65/100
- Green Space
- 79%
- Current Weather
- -6.0°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~60 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Tongariro Forest Park
Is Tongariro Forest Park a good place to live?
Tongariro Forest Park is home to roughly 1,353 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tongariro Forest Park scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 65/100 and 79% green space.
Schools: Tongariro Forest Park 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 $366K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: Tongariro Forest Park has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is -6.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tongariro 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.
Map
Livability Breakdown
- Safety65
- Amenities10
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability100
- Green space100
- Community33
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $366K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $79K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +7.1%
- 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 Tongariro Forest Park?
- Children living in Tongariro Forest Park are in zone for Ōwhango School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Tongariro Forest Park?
- 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 Tongariro Forest Park?
- Tongariro Forest Park has 1,353 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Tongariro Forest Park?
- The estimated median property value in Tongariro Forest Park is $366K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Tongariro Forest Park?
- Tongariro Forest Park is in Ruapehu, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand.
- Is Tongariro Forest Park a good place to live?
- Tongariro Forest Park scores 53/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Tongariro Forest Park
Schools in zone for Tongariro Forest Park
Children living in Tongariro Forest Park have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Ōwhango School
Full Primary · roll 65 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Tongariro Forest Park. 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.
Explore Tongariro Forest Park
Things to do(2)
Intake and dropshaft
Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Tongariro Forest Park
Places to eat & drink(1)
Tongariro Base Camp Cafe
Beauty & Fitness in Tongariro Forest Park
Beauty & fitness(1)
Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Stay in Tongariro Forest Park
Places to stay(2)
Pokaka Mill Campsite
Discovery Lodge Tongariro
Tongariro Forest Park Weather
Current conditions: -6.0°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 18.98 | 11.73 | 6.58 | 9.68 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.1 | 10.86 | 6.89 | 9.96 |
| 🍂 Mar | 15.29 | 7.66 | 5.59 | 9.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 14.42 | 7.96 | 5.28 | 7.63 |
| 🍂 May | 11.38 | 5.21 | 7.44 | 6.33 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.35 | 4.09 | 3.82 | 6.59 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.86 | 2.54 | 5.34 | 5.96 |
| ❄️ Aug | 8.83 | 1.87 | 7.86 | 6.96 |
| 🌸 Sep | 11.4 | 4.3 | 10.04 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.15 | 5.49 | 9.65 | 9.2 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.95 | 7.39 | 5.87 | 9.86 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.98 | 10.41 | 7.94 | 9.91 |
Tongariro Forest Park Community
Reviews of Tongariro Forest Park
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what living in Tongariro Forest Park is really like.
Local tips
No tips yet. Be the first to share what makes Tongariro Forest Park special.