- Est. Median Value
- $741K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 62/100
- Green Space
- 18%
- Current Weather
- 9.0°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~63 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Merrilands
Is Merrilands a good place to live?
Merrilands is home to roughly 6,426 people across 22.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Merrilands scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 62/100 and 18% green space.
Schools: Merrilands has 21 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 $741K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Merrilands has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 9.0°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Merrilands 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
- Safety62
- Amenities56
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability51
- Green space59
- Community67
- Transport100
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $741K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $75K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.9%
- 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 Merrilands
Schools in zone for Merrilands
Children living in Merrilands have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Highlands Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 710 · decile 7
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Merrilands that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Merrilands School
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 7 · 0.7 km away
Welbourn School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 8 · 1.1 km away
New Plymouth Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1512 · decile 7 · 1.9 km away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1314 · decile 7 · 1.9 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 743 · decile 8 · 1.9 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 9 · 2.0 km away
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 246 · decile 8 · 2.1 km away
Mangorei School
Full Primary · roll 280 · decile 10 · 2.2 km away
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 56 · decile 8 · 2.2 km away
Fitzroy School
Contributing · roll 425 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 8 · 2.5 km away
Vogeltown School
Contributing · roll 324 · 2.6 km away
Westown School
Contributing · roll 161 · decile 3 · 3.6 km away
Woodleigh School
Contributing · roll 412 · decile 7 · 3.6 km away
West End Te Kura O Morere
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 6 · 4.3 km away
Taranaki Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 4.3 km away
Devon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 348 · 4.4 km away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 795 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 280 · decile 5 · 4.7 km away
Frankley School
Contributing · roll 240 · decile 9 · 4.8 km away
Explore Merrilands
Things to do(5)
Merrilands Domain
New Plymouth ShinKyokushin Karate
Merrilands Cricket Club
Te Mete Park
EmpowerU Taekwon-Do
Parks & green spaces(1)
Te Mete Park
Healthcare(3)
Merrilands Pharmacy
Merrilands Medical Centre
Telford Lifecare & Village
Eat & Drink in Merrilands
Places to eat & drink(6)
Stumble Inn
Merrilands Bakehouse
Merrilands Takeaways
Venezuelan Taste NZ
Stumble Inn and Cafe
Rose's Deli
Tradies & Services in Merrilands
Tradies & services(4)
Hodge Motors
Shea Gardening
Suite Comfort Upholstery
Tiny Smiles Early Learning Centre
Shops in Merrilands
Shops(4)
Boho Bridal Studio
Lee Bee Bride
New World Merrilands
NZ Post Centre Merrilands
Beauty & Fitness in Merrilands
Beauty & fitness(9)
Blush Hair Boutique
EmpowerU Taekwon-Do
Gold Worthy Nails
Hannah Collins
Merrilands Cricket Club
Merrilands Domain
New Plymouth ShinKyokushin Karate
The Smart Barber
Virna's Hair Salon
Professional Services in Merrilands
Professional services(1)
Framed By Jo
Merrilands Weather
Current conditions: 9.0°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.55 | 15.19 | 8.3 | 10.39 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.63 | 14.26 | 4.01 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.97 | 12.02 | 3.2 | 9.76 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.22 | 11.91 | 6.09 | 8.32 |
| 🍂 May | 15.56 | 9.82 | 6.49 | 6.96 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.4 | 8.46 | 3.25 | 7.11 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.4 | 7.46 | 3.81 | 7.07 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.2 | 6.31 | 6.05 | 7.65 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.67 | 8.73 | 4.71 | 9.32 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.86 | 9.77 | 4.24 | 9.98 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.29 | 11.38 | 3.54 | 10.42 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.45 | 13.77 | 5.25 | 10.32 |
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