- Est. Median Value
- $830K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 57/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 8.7°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~68 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Fitzroy
Is Fitzroy a good place to live?
Fitzroy is home to roughly 2,127 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Fitzroy scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 57/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: Fitzroy has 15 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 $830K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Fitzroy has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Fitzroy 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
- Safety57
- Amenities100
- Schools81
- Housing Affordability45
- Green space42
- Community44
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $830K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $90K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +4.4%
- 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 Fitzroy
Schools in zone for Fitzroy
Children living in Fitzroy have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Fitzroy School
Contributing · roll 425 · decile 8
Highlands Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 710 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Fitzroy. 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 Fitzroy that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 246 · decile 8 · 1.0 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 743 · decile 8 · 1.1 km away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1314 · decile 7 · 1.7 km away
Merrilands School
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 7 · 2.1 km away
New Plymouth Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1512 · decile 7 · 2.8 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
Bell Block School
Full Primary · roll 445 · decile 5 · 3.2 km away
Welbourn School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 8 · 3.3 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 9 · 4.1 km away
Puketapu School (New Plymouth)
Full Primary · roll 320 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
Vogeltown School
Contributing · roll 324 · 4.7 km away
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 56 · decile 8 · 4.8 km away
Mangorei School
Full Primary · roll 280 · decile 10 · 5.0 km away
Explore Fitzroy
Things to do(11)
Peringa United AFC
Fitzroy Cricket Club
Core Club - Ritual Studio
Fitzroy Surf Life Saving Club
Futures Fitzroy Junior Golf
New Plymouth Surf School
ROTOZ,dirtjump park
Peringa Park
Shannon Cockerill
Fit Mum's and Bub's
Gypsophilia
Parks & green spaces(2)
ROTOZ,dirtjump park
Peringa Park
Healthcare(1)
Fitzroy Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Fitzroy
Places to eat & drink(15)
The Fitz Restaurant and Bar
Sportys Cafe and Bar
Piccolo Morso
Vin Bar
Fitzroy Beach Kiosk
The Coffee Club Fitzroy
Piccolo Morso Bakery and Gelato Lounge
Domino's Pizza
The Hub Cafe and Eatery
Sportys Bar
Lobster Pot Takeaways
The Hub Jazz Cafe
The Little Easy
The Shaker Tin - Coffee Caravan
The Kiosk
Tradies & Services in Fitzroy
Tradies & services(13)
Albon Building Taranaki Ltd
Alloygator New Zealand
Edventure Fitzroy
Fraser Floor Sanding
Goodyear Tyres Fitzroy
Hildred Motors
Location Homes
Millwards Roofing
Oncore New Plymouth - Michelle Bowater
Tasman Valet
The Design Loft
Van Beers Motors
Waiwakaiho Auto Services- New Plymouth
Shops in Fitzroy
Shops(13)
Firth Industries
Fitzroy Dairy
Fitzroy Village Shoes
Four Square Fitzroy
Ginarli
Hey Honey Hive Fashion Boutique
Home Love and Mette K
Hudson Apparel
LiquorLand
Liquorland Fitzroy
Ma'dore Clothing Co Ltd
RJ Eagar
Sweet Cheeks Leggings NZ
Beauty & Fitness in Fitzroy
Beauty & fitness(19)
Aqueous Skin and Body
Arber's Barbers
Beautea
Behind The Black Door
Core Club - Ritual Studio
Dagger Cosmetic Tattoo
Fit Mum's and Bub's
Fitzroy Cricket Club
Fitzroy Surf Life Saving Club
Futures Fitzroy Junior Golf
Gypsophilia
Keys Plus
Michaela Loves Brows
New Plymouth Surf School
Peringa United AFC
Rebecca Jayne
Seabreeze salon
Shannon Cockerill
Vie Hairdressing
Professional Services in Fitzroy
Professional services(5)
Bseen Media
KR Architecture
Mondo Advisory Limited
New Zealand Labour Hire Taranaki
Sigma Finance Services Limited
Stay in Fitzroy
Places to stay(7)
Fitzroy Heights Accommodation
Fitzroy Beach Motel
Lake Rotomanu Freedom Camping
Lake Rotomanu NSC Freedom Camping
Fitzroy Heights
New Plymouth TOP 10 Holiday Park
Beach Street Motel Apartments
Fitzroy Weather
Current conditions: 8.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.85 | 15.49 | 8.3 | 10.39 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.93 | 14.56 | 4.01 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.27 | 12.32 | 3.2 | 9.76 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.52 | 12.21 | 6.09 | 8.32 |
| 🍂 May | 15.86 | 10.12 | 6.49 | 6.96 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.7 | 8.75 | 3.25 | 7.11 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.7 | 7.76 | 3.81 | 7.07 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.5 | 6.61 | 6.05 | 7.65 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.97 | 9.03 | 4.71 | 9.32 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.16 | 10.07 | 4.24 | 9.98 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.58 | 11.68 | 3.54 | 10.42 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.75 | 14.07 | 5.25 | 10.32 |
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