Forest Lake (Hamilton City) is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 2,622 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $40K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Forest Lake (Hamilton City) is $550 (550 houses, 330 units). This represents approximately 72% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Forest Lake (Hamilton City): NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 492.
In 2026, Forest Lake (Hamilton City) recorded 9 building approvals (0 houses, 9 units), down 30.8% year-on-year.
Forest Lake (Hamilton City) is a small suburb in Waikato with a population of 2,622 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $40K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Forest Lake (Hamilton City) is $550 (550 houses, 330 units). This represents approximately 72% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Forest Lake (Hamilton City): NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 492.
In 2026, Forest Lake (Hamilton City) recorded 9 building approvals (0 houses, 9 units), down 30.8% year-on-year.