- Est. Median Value
- $848K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 75/100
- Green Space
- 16%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 50 yrs
~50 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Highlands Park
Is Highlands Park a good place to live?
Highlands Park is home to roughly 3,387 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Highlands Park scores 55 out of 100, with a safety score of 75/100 and 16% green space.
Schools: Highlands Park has 19 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 $848K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Highlands Park has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Highlands Park 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
- Safety75
- Amenities24
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability44
- Green space53
- Community100
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $848K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $106K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.1%
- 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 Highlands Park
Schools in zone for Highlands Park
Children living in Highlands Park have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Highlands Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 710 · decile 7
Mangorei School
Full Primary · roll 280 · decile 10
Welbourn School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 8
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Highlands Park. 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 Highlands Park that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 56 · decile 8 · 1.5 km away
Merrilands School
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 7 · 2.2 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 9 · 2.2 km away
Vogeltown School
Contributing · roll 324 · 2.5 km away
New Plymouth Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1512 · decile 7 · 3.0 km away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1314 · decile 7 · 3.3 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 743 · decile 8 · 3.4 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
Woodleigh School
Contributing · roll 412 · decile 7 · 3.5 km away
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 246 · decile 8 · 3.6 km away
Fitzroy School
Contributing · roll 425 · decile 8 · 3.9 km away
Westown School
Contributing · roll 161 · decile 3 · 4.0 km away
Taranaki Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 4.0 km away
Frankley School
Contributing · roll 240 · decile 9 · 4.5 km away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 795 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
West End Te Kura O Morere
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 6 · 5.0 km away
Explore Highlands Park
Things to do(3)
Highlands Park. New Plymouth
Bushijutsu
Balsom Park
Parks & green spaces(2)
Highlands Park. New Plymouth
Balsom Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Highlands Park
Places to eat & drink(2)
Pikopiko restaurant
Pikopiko Eatery
Tradies & Services in Highlands Park
Tradies & services(2)
Armstrong Electrical and Security
NZ House Surveys
Shops in Highlands Park
Shops(2)
Lone Leaf
Plant Haven
Beauty & Fitness in Highlands Park
Beauty & fitness(4)
Bushijutsu
Hidden Beauty
Nails by Suzie
Urban Edge Beauty
Stay in Highlands Park
Places to stay(1)
Tupare Freedom Camping
Highlands Park Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.59 | 15.3 | 8.11 | 10.36 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.72 | 14.24 | 5.93 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.75 | 11.99 | 4.86 | 9.71 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.93 | 11.88 | 9.38 | 8.22 |
| 🍂 May | 15.21 | 9.99 | 11.27 | 6.72 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.18 | 8.67 | 5.32 | 7.15 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.23 | 7.54 | 5.2 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.05 | 6.47 | 8.98 | 7.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.6 | 8.79 | 8.21 | 9.19 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.95 | 9.8 | 8.16 | 9.77 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.44 | 11.14 | 6.6 | 10.32 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.8 | 13.8 | 9.69 | 10.21 |
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