- Est. Median Value
- $424K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 89/100
- Green Space
- 81%
- Current Weather
- 0.7°C
- Median Age
- 46 yrs
~36 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Marsden
Marsden is a Westport suburb on the flat land south of the town centre, between the urban core and the South Buller River's edge where the river runs toward the coast. Around 1,500 people live in Marsden's residential streets, in the housing that Westport's southern expansion produced on the well-drained alluvial flat between the rivers, with the Buller River system providing the geographical frame for the suburb's southern position.
The suburb was named for Samuel Marsden, the early colonial missionary whose name was applied to localities across New Zealand by settlers who considered the religious connection appropriate or the name simply available. Marsden did not visit Westport, which the locals have managed to live with for 150 years.
The residential character is the established Westport model: practical housing on flat sections, the community connections running through the town's schools and institutions, and the working town's services available in the centre minutes north. The South Buller's farmland begins beyond the suburb's southern edge, and the river access for the fishing community is within range.
Local Westport primary schools serve Marsden. Buller High School handles the secondary years. The missionary connection is historical and theoretical.
Is Marsden a good place to live?
Marsden is home to roughly 1,458 people across 89.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Marsden scores 65 out of 100, with a safety score of 89/100 and 81% green space.
Schools: Marsden has 1 school 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 $424K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Marsden has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 0.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Marsden 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
- Safety89
- Amenities14
- Schools70
- Housing Affordability88
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $424K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $112K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +9.5%
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Marsden?
- Marsden is a southern Westport suburb, on the flat country between the town centre and the South Buller River, around 2 to 3 km from the CBD.
- What is Marsden like?
- An established southern Westport suburb with flat residential sections, the South Buller farmland beyond the southern edge, and the town centre's services minutes north.
- Who was Marsden named after?
- Marsden was named for Samuel Marsden, the early colonial missionary, in the tradition of applying notable names to New Zealand localities. Marsden himself had no connection to Westport.
- What schools serve Marsden?
- Local Westport primary schools serve the area, with Buller High School for secondary students.
- How do I get from Westport CBD to Marsden?
- By car, around 5 minutes south via the main Westport roads toward the South Buller.
- Which schools are in zone for Marsden?
- Children living in Marsden are in zone for Paroa School (Greymouth). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Marsden?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Marsden
Schools in zone for Marsden
Children living in Marsden have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Paroa School (Greymouth)
Full Primary · roll 165 · decile 9
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Marsden. 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.
Explore Marsden
Things to do(6)
Derelict dredge
Gold Claim
China Town
Chinese general store
Golden Fleece Mining Co. mine
Wealth of Nations Mining Co. mine
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.
Tradies & Services in Marsden
Tradies & services(1)
All plumbing and gas
Marsden Weather
Current conditions: 0.7°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.74 | 13.01 | 8.41 | 10.86 |
| ☀️ Feb | 19.37 | 11.72 | 6.53 | 10.29 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.79 | 9.99 | 10.7 | 8.6 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.01 | 8.9 | 8.4 | 7.01 |
| 🍂 May | 13.56 | 7.19 | 10.2 | 5.27 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.15 | 5.85 | 6.57 | 6.21 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.16 | 4.55 | 4.59 | 6.41 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.3 | 4.16 | 11.04 | 6.88 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.06 | 6.49 | 12.59 | 7.25 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.12 | 6.97 | 11.08 | 8.68 |
| 🌸 Nov | 15.76 | 8.51 | 9.35 | 8.74 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.35 | 11.76 | 11.25 | 9.25 |
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