- Est. Median Value
- $653K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $375/wk
- Safety Score
- 70/100
- Green Space
- 20%
- Current Weather
- 8.4°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~55 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Ferndale
Is Ferndale a good place to live?
Ferndale is home to roughly 3,330 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ferndale scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 70/100 and 20% green space.
Schools: Ferndale has 24 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 $653K, and weekly rent typically sits around $375.
Lifestyle: Ferndale has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ferndale 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
- Safety70
- Amenities10
- Schools69
- Housing Affordability57
- Green space66
- Community89
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $653K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $375/wk
- Median HH Income
- $94K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.9%
- 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 Ferndale
Schools in zone for Ferndale
Children living in Ferndale have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Frankley School
Contributing · roll 240 · decile 9
Woodleigh School
Contributing · roll 412 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ferndale. 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 Ferndale that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Taranaki Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 0.1 km away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 795 · decile 8 · 1.0 km away
Westown School
Contributing · roll 161 · decile 3 · 1.6 km away
Vogeltown School
Contributing · roll 324 · 1.7 km away
Marfell Community School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 2 · 1.9 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 9 · 2.3 km away
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 56 · decile 8 · 2.5 km away
Devon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 348 · 2.7 km away
Spotswood College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 968 · decile 5 · 2.8 km away
Spotswood Primary School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 4 · 2.8 km away
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 280 · decile 5 · 2.8 km away
West End Te Kura O Morere
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 6 · 2.8 km away
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Composite · roll 133 · decile 3 · 2.8 km away
Highlands Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 710 · decile 7 · 2.9 km away
Welbourn School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 8 · 3.2 km away
Moturoa School
Contributing · roll 132 · decile 4 · 3.4 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
New Plymouth Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1512 · decile 7 · 3.6 km away
Ōmata School
Full Primary · roll 200 · decile 5 · 3.6 km away
Mangorei School
Full Primary · roll 280 · decile 10 · 4.1 km away
Merrilands School
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 7 · 4.6 km away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1314 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Explore Ferndale
Things to do(3)
Freestyle MMA Gym
Woodleigh Sports and Social Club
Ken Ashi Do Karate
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.
Beauty & Fitness in Ferndale
Beauty & fitness(3)
Freestyle MMA Gym
Ken Ashi Do Karate
Woodleigh Sports and Social Club
Professional Services in Ferndale
Professional services(1)
Krystal Dew Ltd
Ferndale Weather
Current conditions: 8.4°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.69 | 15.4 | 8.11 | 10.36 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.82 | 14.34 | 5.93 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.85 | 12.09 | 4.86 | 9.71 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.03 | 11.98 | 9.38 | 8.22 |
| 🍂 May | 15.31 | 10.09 | 11.27 | 6.72 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.28 | 8.77 | 5.32 | 7.15 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.33 | 7.64 | 5.2 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.15 | 6.57 | 8.98 | 7.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.7 | 8.89 | 8.21 | 9.19 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.05 | 9.9 | 8.16 | 9.77 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.54 | 11.24 | 6.6 | 10.32 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.9 | 13.9 | 9.69 | 10.21 |
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