- Est. Median Value
- $521K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 41/100
- Green Space
- 17%
- Current Weather
- 10.6°C
- Median Age
- 31 yrs
~84 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Highbury
Highbury is a northwestern Palmerston North suburb around 4 km from the central city, between Takaro and Cloverlea. It's one of Palmy's larger postwar residential suburbs, built up through the 1950s and 1960s as state housing developments on what had been flat farmland, with around 6,000 residents and a strong community character that has shaped the suburb's identity for several generations.
Highbury has a strong Māori and Pacific community presence, with the Highbury Whānau Centre on Highbury Avenue serving as one of the main community anchors for the suburb. The centre runs whānau-based programmes, health services, social support and the kind of community-led services that planned suburbs reliably grow into.
The Highbury shops on Highbury Avenue are the local commercial hub: a Pak'nSave, the local pharmacy, takeaways and a row of small businesses. The Pak'nSave Highbury is one of the larger supermarkets in northwestern Palmy.
Highbury Primary School handles the local primary catchment, alongside Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Mana Tamariki for te reo Māori-medium education. Older students typically attend Freyberg High School or Palmerston North Boys' High. Most homes are 1950s and 1960s state housing or newer infill.
Is Highbury a good place to live?
Highbury is home to roughly 5,082 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Highbury scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 41/100 and 17% green space.
Schools: Highbury has 36 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 $521K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Highbury has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Highbury 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
- Safety41
- Amenities42
- Schools56
- Housing Affordability72
- Green space58
- Community10
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $521K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $69K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.8%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Highbury in Palmerston North?
- Highbury is a northwestern Palmerston North suburb around 4 km from the central city. It borders Takaro (east), Cloverlea (west), West End (south) and the Manawatū River.
- What is the Highbury Whānau Centre?
- The Highbury Whānau Centre on Highbury Avenue is a major community centre serving Highbury and the wider northwestern Palmerston North area. Whānau-based programmes, health services, social support and community-led activities.
- Where is Pak'nSave Highbury?
- Pak'nSave Highbury is on Highbury Avenue, the suburb's main supermarket and one of the most-searched local destinations. One of the larger supermarkets serving northwestern Palmerston North, with free parking on site.
- What schools are in Highbury?
- Highbury Primary School (state co-ed primary) and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Mana Tamariki (te reo Māori-medium primary) serve the local catchment. Older students typically attend Freyberg High School or Palmerston North Boys' High.
- How do I get from central Palmerston North to Highbury?
- By car, around 8 to 12 minutes via Cuba Street and Highbury Avenue. Bus services run regularly from the central Palmerston North interchange to Highbury.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Highbury
Schools in zone for Highbury
Children living in Highbury have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Cornerstone Christian School
Composite · roll 597 · decile 7
Awatapu College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 897
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School Zone Checker
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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 Highbury that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Takaro School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 1 · 0.6 km away
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Intermediate · roll 330 · decile 3 · 0.8 km away
Te Kura o Wairau
Contributing · roll 151 · decile 2 · 1.0 km away
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Contributing · roll 146 · decile 6 · 1.0 km away
Awapuni School (P North)
Contributing · roll 99 · decile 2 · 1.2 km away
West End School (P North)
Contributing · roll 322 · 1.6 km away
Riverdale School (P North)
Contributing · roll 358 · decile 8 · 1.9 km away
Cloverlea School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 3 · 1.9 km away
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Contributing · roll 97 · decile 3 · 1.9 km away
Central Normal School
Contributing · roll 450 · decile 4 · 2.0 km away
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi
Activity Centre · 2.1 km away
Palmerston North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 745 · decile 6 · 2.2 km away
Queen Elizabeth College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 434 · decile 3 · 2.4 km away
Palmerston North Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1846 · decile 6 · 2.7 km away
Palmerston North Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1339 · decile 6 · 3.0 km away
College Street Normal School
Contributing · roll 572 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
Mana Tamariki
Composite · roll 68 · decile 5 · 3.1 km away
Russell Street School
Contributing · roll 323 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
Carncot Independent School
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 785 · decile 9 · 3.6 km away
Longburn Adventist College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 223 · decile 5 · 3.7 km away
Manukura
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 192 · 3.9 km away
Hokowhitu School
Contributing · roll 359 · decile 7 · 3.9 km away
St Mary's School (P North)
Contributing · roll 213 · decile 6 · 4.1 km away
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
Contributing · roll 140 · decile 2 · 4.1 km away
Terrace End School
Contributing · roll 209 · decile 3 · 4.1 km away
Milson School
Contributing · roll 327 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
Longburn School
Full Primary · roll 79 · decile 4 · 4.3 km away
Ross Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 440 · decile 6 · 4.4 km away
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit · decile 6 · 4.4 km away
Kairanga School
Full Primary · roll 149 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Freyberg High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 976 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
Parkland School (P North)
Contributing · roll 298 · decile 7 · 5.0 km away
Winchester School (P North)
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 8 · 5.0 km away
Explore Highbury
Things to do(4)
Kia Toa RFC
Palmy Powerhouse Gym
Manawatu Harness Racing Club
CrossFit MANA Palmerston North
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.
Eat & Drink in Highbury
Places to eat & drink(4)
MY Kitchen
Hungry Horse Cafe
Robert Harris Palmerston North
DESA Authentic Indonesian Cuisine
Tradies & Services in Highbury
Tradies & services(5)
Alphabet Academy Cloverlea
Betta Inspect It
GD Car Groomers Ltd Palmerston North
John Jacques & Co
Nuflow Hawke's Bay
Shops in Highbury
Shops(5)
Big Barrel Cloverlea
Big Barrel Highbury
Four Square Highbury
Highbury Superette
Woolworths
Beauty & Fitness in Highbury
Beauty & fitness(6)
CrossFit MANA Palmerston North
Elegance
Kia Toa RFC
Manawatu Harness Racing Club
Natural Touch Remedies
Palmy Powerhouse Gym
Professional Services in Highbury
Professional services(1)
Christine Davidson
Stay in Highbury
Places to stay(4)
Arvida Olive Tree
Awapuni Motor Hotel
The Villas
Accomodation Gateway Motel
Highbury Weather
Current conditions: 10.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.82 | 13.76 | 4.47 | 10.83 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.83 | 13.25 | 5.03 | 10.15 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.54 | 10.37 | 3.38 | 9.33 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.63 | 10.05 | 3.63 | 7.72 |
| 🍂 May | 14.79 | 7.27 | 5.24 | 7.25 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.07 | 6.93 | 2.15 | 6.56 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.13 | 5.15 | 4.31 | 6.09 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.12 | 4.56 | 6.14 | 7.16 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.35 | 6.78 | 5.51 | 8.65 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.89 | 8.05 | 5.55 | 9.56 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.21 | 9.87 | 4.02 | 9.59 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.3 | 12.71 | 3.77 | 10.15 |
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