- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Safety Score
- 38/100
- Green Space
- 100%
- Current Weather
- 10.6°C
- Median Age
- 60 yrs
~87 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Waikino Forest
Is Waikino Forest a good place to live?
Waikino Forest is home to roughly 705 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Waikino Forest scores 41 out of 100, with a safety score of 38/100 and 100% green space.
Schools: Waikino Forest has 3 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 $569K, and weekly rent typically sits around $320.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 10.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Waikino 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
- Schools40
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space100
- Community10
- Transport13
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $569K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $320/wk
- Median HH Income
- $65K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +16.3%
- 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 Waikino Forest
Schools in zone for Waikino Forest
Children living in Waikino Forest have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Karetu School
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 2
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 Waikino 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 Waikino Forest that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Opua School
Full Primary · roll 90 · decile 5 · 4.0 km away
Waikino Forest Weather
Current conditions: 10.6°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.21 | 17.1 | 5.99 | 10.23 |
| ☀️ Feb | 23.5 | 16.25 | 4.76 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 22.27 | 13.61 | 1 | 10.21 |
| 🍂 Apr | 20.41 | 14.14 | 4.4 | 8.1 |
| 🍂 May | 17.72 | 11.67 | 4.72 | 7.95 |
| ❄️ Jun | 16.1 | 9.87 | 4.43 | 6.83 |
| ❄️ Jul | 15.4 | 8.72 | 3.67 | 7.81 |
| ❄️ Aug | 15.24 | 7.74 | 3.14 | 7.87 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17.26 | 9.72 | 3.52 | 9.36 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.11 | 10.95 | 4.5 | 10.23 |
| 🌸 Nov | 20.15 | 11.76 | 2.54 | 11.35 |
| ☀️ Dec | 22.91 | 15.28 | 3.42 | 11.1 |
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