- Est. Median Value
- $905K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $471/wk
- Safety Score
- 56/100
- Green Space
- 18%
- Current Weather
- 9.6°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~69 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Mercer
Is Mercer a good place to live?
Mercer is home to roughly 1,728 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mercer scores 46 out of 100, with a safety score of 56/100 and 18% green space.
Schools: Mercer has 4 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 $905K, and weekly rent typically sits around $471.
Lifestyle: Mercer has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mercer 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
- Safety56
- Amenities26
- Schools52
- Housing Affordability41
- Green space59
- Community78
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $905K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $471/wk
- Median HH Income
- $135K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.6%
- 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 Mercer
Schools in zone for Mercer
Children living in Mercer have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Tuakau College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1018 · decile 4
Onewhero Area School
Composite · roll 390 · decile 6
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Mercer. 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 Mercer that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Paina School
Full Primary · roll 63 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
Pokeno School
Full Primary · roll 656 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
Explore Mercer
Things to do(3)
Mercer Rowing Club
Whangamarino
Counties Manukau Rowing Club
Parks & green spaces(1)
Whangamarino
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Mercer
Places to eat & drink(8)
Podges Place
Pokeno Bacon Cafe
Dhaba on Highway
Mercer Landing Kitchen and Bar
Muddy Waters Irish Pub & Restaurant
Esquires Cafe
Pokeno Bacon Cafè
McDonald's
Shops in Mercer
Shops(1)
Mercer Cheese
Beauty & Fitness in Mercer
Beauty & fitness(3)
Counties Manukau Rowing Club
Mandy's Beauty Room
Mercer Rowing Club
Stay in Mercer
Places to stay(2)
Mercer Motel
Luxury Under Canvas Glamping
Mercer Weather
Current conditions: 9.6°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.21 | 16.05 | 7.85 | 9.8 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.98 | 15.12 | 5.62 | 10.56 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.39 | 12.65 | 3 | 9.83 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.4 | 12.56 | 3.56 | 8.53 |
| 🍂 May | 16.56 | 10.08 | 4.24 | 7.45 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.06 | 8.38 | 3.2 | 7.29 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.89 | 7.63 | 3.07 | 7.12 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.01 | 6.7 | 2.46 | 8.15 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.98 | 9.42 | 4.04 | 9.36 |
| 🌸 Oct | 17.24 | 10.46 | 3.49 | 9.94 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.98 | 11.8 | 3.14 | 10.62 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.94 | 14.61 | 4.29 | 10.99 |
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