- Est. Median Value
- $610K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 61/100
- Green Space
- 7%
- Current Weather
- 10.5°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~64 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Milson
Is Milson a good place to live?
Milson is home to roughly 6,057 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Milson scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 61/100 and 7% green space.
Schools: Milson has 32 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 $610K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: Milson has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Milson 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
- Safety61
- Amenities100
- Schools65
- Housing Affordability62
- Green space22
- Community56
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $610K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $83K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.5%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Milson
Schools in zone for Milson
Children living in Milson have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Cornerstone Christian School
Composite · roll 597 · decile 7
Freyberg High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 976 · decile 4
Milson School
Contributing · roll 327 · decile 4
Ross Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 440 · decile 6
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Milson. 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 Milson that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 785 · decile 9 · 1.0 km away
Russell Street School
Contributing · roll 323 · decile 8 · 1.7 km away
St Mary's School (P North)
Contributing · roll 213 · decile 6 · 1.9 km away
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit · decile 6 · 2.1 km away
Roslyn School
Full Primary · roll 392 · decile 3 · 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 · 2.5 km away
Mana Tamariki
Composite · roll 68 · decile 5 · 2.7 km away
Terrace End School
Contributing · roll 209 · decile 3 · 2.8 km away
Cloverlea School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 3 · 2.9 km away
Central Normal School
Contributing · roll 450 · decile 4 · 2.9 km away
Carncot Independent School
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
TKKM o Manawatu
Full Primary · roll 112 · decile 5 · 3.2 km away
Newbury School
Full Primary · roll 189 · decile 8 · 3.3 km away
Te Kura o Wairau
Contributing · roll 151 · decile 2 · 3.6 km away
College Street Normal School
Contributing · roll 572 · decile 8 · 4.0 km away
Hokowhitu School
Contributing · roll 359 · decile 7 · 4.0 km away
Palmerston North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 745 · decile 6 · 4.0 km away
Parkland School (P North)
Contributing · roll 298 · decile 7 · 4.0 km away
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Contributing · roll 97 · decile 3 · 4.0 km away
Takaro School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 1 · 4.1 km away
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Contributing · roll 146 · decile 6 · 4.2 km away
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Intermediate · roll 330 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
Contributing · roll 140 · decile 2 · 4.4 km away
Palmerston North Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1339 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi
Activity Centre · 4.8 km away
Winchester School (P North)
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
West End School (P North)
Contributing · roll 322 · 5.0 km away
Explore Milson
Things to do(5)
Manawatu Softball Association
Freyberg Old Boys Rugby
Manawatu Highland Dancing
Zero Gravity Cheerleading
Leisureplex
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 Milson
Places to eat & drink(9)
Jax Workshop
Tucker Box Lunch Bar
Apollo Takeaways
Breadworks Limited
Berries & Beans
Cafe 116
Touch & Go
Cafe Ignition
The Grub Hub
Tradies & Services in Milson
Tradies & services(27)
Award Importing
Clarke Underground
Classic and Custom Motor Trimmers
CleanCo Truck Wash
Everflow Plumbing and Gas
FencePro
Fieldair Engineering
Foleys | Palmerston North
Greenfield Turf
Guardian Tree Services
Hughes Joinery Ltd
Humphries Construction
JAE Carpet Cleaning Palmerston North
James & Kingsbeer Panelbeaters & Auto Painters
Judd Refrigeration
Leppard Electrical Appliance Services
Magic Hands Car Grooming Services Limited
Mays Autohaus
Mobile Car Valet Manawatu
Professional Tinting
Richardson Drilling
ShedEx Central
Smash Palace
Stagg Built Limited
Tootill Services Ltd
Tyla Mepham Construction
Vtnz - Vehicle Testing New Zealand
Shops in Milson
Shops(14)
CARTERS - Palmerston North
Carters Building Supplies
Crozier Refrigeration
Curtains 2 U
Export Meat Warehouse
Four Square Milson
Gilmours
Langley Mini Market
Look Floors
Orlando Store
Smiths City
Straitline Canvas
Super Seven Supermarket
The Little Coffee Shack
Beauty & Fitness in Milson
Beauty & fitness(12)
Beauty World
Blush Hair Boutique
Dermanova Ltd
Freyberg Old Boys Rugby
Lashed by Ariana
Leisureplex
Lola May Nail Salon
Manawatu Highland Dancing
Manawatu Softball Association
My Hair
Xo Nails
Zero Gravity Cheerleading
Professional Services in Milson
Professional services(7)
Advanced Personnel Services Ltd Palmerston North
Gilmac NZ
Inner Ecology
New Zealand Sports Turf Institute
Peter McDermott Photographer
Photo Stories Photography
Transpec Services Ltd
Stay in Milson
Places to stay(2)
Airport Motel
Airport Motel Palmerston North
Milson Weather
Current conditions: 10.5°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.44 | 14.23 | 4.22 | 10.99 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.51 | 13.56 | 4.18 | 10.26 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.18 | 10.9 | 3.04 | 9.58 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.3 | 10.28 | 2.87 | 7.93 |
| 🍂 May | 15.43 | 7.64 | 4.58 | 7.45 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.64 | 7.17 | 1.88 | 6.84 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.69 | 5.64 | 4.21 | 6.35 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.69 | 5.11 | 5.01 | 7.38 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.99 | 7.39 | 4.97 | 8.79 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.42 | 8.47 | 4.44 | 9.74 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.83 | 10.26 | 3.43 | 9.93 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.98 | 13.22 | 3.55 | 10.47 |
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