Forrest Hill, New Zealand facts for kids
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Forrest Hill
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View of the North Shore and Central Auckland from Forrest Hill
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 Forrest Hill
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Auckland |
| Electoral ward | North Shore ward |
| Local board | Devonport-Takapuna Local Board |
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| • Land | 290 ha (720 acre) |
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| • Total | 10,210 |
| Postcode(s) |
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Forrest Hill is a suburb located on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand. A suburb is a smaller community that is part of a larger city.
Forrest Hill is governed by the Auckland Council. Before November 1, 2010, it was managed by the North Shore City Council. That council joined with others to form the larger Auckland Council.
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About Forrest Hill
The Story Behind the Name
Forrest Hill Road, and later the whole suburb, is named after Lieutenant Hugh Alexander Forrest. He was born in Wellington in 1893. Lt. Forrest was a soldier who sadly died in battle on October 12, 1917. This happened during World War I at the First Battle of Passchendaele.
The Takapuna Borough Council decided to rename Whites Hill Road in his honor. This change happened at a meeting on October 22, 1919. About 50 years later, the entire area became known as Forrest Hill, named after the road. The northern part of Forrest Hill is also sometimes called Crown Hill.
Who Lives in Forrest Hill?
Forrest Hill covers about 2.90 square kilometers. As of June 2023, it has an estimated population of 10210 people. This means there are many people living close together.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 8,712 | — |
| 2013 | 9,471 | +1.20% |
| 2018 | 10,020 | +1.13% |
In 2018, the 2018 New Zealand census counted 10,020 people living here. This was an increase of 549 people since 2013. There were 3,141 households, which means 3,141 homes or families. There were slightly more females than males. About 1,860 people were under 15 years old.
People in Forrest Hill come from many different backgrounds. In 2018, about 49% were European/Pākehā, and 4.6% were Māori. About 2.5% were Pacific peoples, and 46.3% were Asian. Some people belong to more than one ethnic group.
Many people in Forrest Hill were born outside of New Zealand. About 52.7% of residents were born overseas. This is higher than the national average for New Zealand.
When asked about their religion, almost half (49.9%) said they had no religion. About 36.2% were Christian. Smaller numbers followed other religions like Hindu, Muslim, or Buddhist.
Many adults in Forrest Hill have a good education. About 35.8% of people aged 15 or older had a university degree or higher. Most adults were employed, with 49.7% working full-time.
Sports and Education
Forrest Hill is home to a football club called Forrest Hill Milford. They play in a league called the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier.
Forrest Hill School is a primary school for students in years 1 to 6. It teaches both boys and girls. As of February 2024, there are 393 students attending the school.
Notable People from Forrest Hill
- Stephen Berry (born 1983) is a politician and political commentator. A politician is someone who works in government. A political commentator shares their opinions on politics.
