- Est. Median Value
- $670K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $424/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 12%
- Current Weather
- 11.5°C
- Median Age
- 45 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Moturoa
Is Moturoa a good place to live?
Moturoa is home to roughly 1,908 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Moturoa scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 12% green space.
Schools: Moturoa has 25 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 $670K, and weekly rent typically sits around $424.
Lifestyle: Moturoa has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 11.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Moturoa 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
- Safety50
- Amenities94
- Schools56
- Housing Affordability56
- Green space39
- Community22
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $670K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $424/wk
- Median HH Income
- $77K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.5%
- 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 Moturoa
Schools in zone for Moturoa
Children living in Moturoa have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Moturoa School
Contributing · roll 132 · decile 4
West End Te Kura O Morere
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 6
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Moturoa. 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 Moturoa that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 280 · decile 5 · 0.4 km away
Devon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 348 · 0.6 km away
Spotswood College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 968 · decile 5 · 1.4 km away
Marfell Community School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 2 · 1.5 km away
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Composite · roll 133 · decile 3 · 1.6 km away
Spotswood Primary School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 4 · 1.7 km away
Westown School
Contributing · roll 161 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 795 · decile 8 · 2.2 km away
Woodleigh School
Contributing · roll 412 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
Taranaki Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 3.1 km away
Frankley School
Contributing · roll 240 · decile 9 · 3.3 km away
Vogeltown School
Contributing · roll 324 · 3.3 km away
New Plymouth Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1512 · decile 7 · 3.4 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 9 · 3.4 km away
Highlands Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 710 · decile 7 · 3.9 km away
Welbourn School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 8 · 4.1 km away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1314 · decile 7 · 4.2 km away
Ōmata School
Full Primary · roll 200 · decile 5 · 4.2 km away
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 56 · decile 8 · 4.5 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 743 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Merrilands School
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 7 · 4.9 km away
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 246 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Explore Moturoa
Things to do(10)
PoleFX
Williams Dance School
New Plymouth Taekwondo
Paritutu Bowling Club
Puke Ariki Maori Sports Club
Ngamotu Domain
Ballroom Tech Taranaki
Greenwood Archers New Plymouth
Mount Moturoa Domain
New Plymouth Academy of Judo Inc
Parks & green spaces(2)
Ngamotu Domain
Mount Moturoa Domain
Healthcare(1)
CareFirst Moturoa
Eat & Drink in Moturoa
Places to eat & drink(9)
Salty Dog Cafe and Bar
TigerTown Cafe
George's
Port Fish Shop
The Salty Dog
Blowfish Takeaway
Tiger Town Cafe
Domino's Pizza
Sumela Kebab
Tradies & Services in Moturoa
Tradies & services(6)
Coastal Services Ltd
Edwards & Hardy
Ground Up Concrete Contractors New Plymouth
Meco Engineering Co
New Zealand Tiny Homes
Newton Gordge Joinery
Shops in Moturoa
Shops(9)
August Preloved Boutique
Babylove NZ
Egmont Seafoods
Four Square
Four Square Moturoa
Future Floors from Todd Birrell
Newton Gordge Joinery Ltd
Pure One
The Stroppy Cow
Beauty & Fitness in Moturoa
Beauty & fitness(16)
Ash Hair and Beauty
Ballroom Tech Taranaki
Curl Up N Dye
Divya's makeover
Gemstylist Salon
Greenwood Archers New Plymouth
In2Shape
Kim’s total beauty
New Plymouth Academy of Judo Inc
New Plymouth Taekwondo
Paritutu Bowling Club
PoleFX
Puke Ariki Maori Sports Club
Tangles Hair Design (New Plymouth)
Vibe Hair Dezine
Williams Dance School
Professional Services in Moturoa
Professional services(1)
Wesley House Rehabilitation and Specialized Care
Stay in Moturoa
Places to stay(2)
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Tivoli Homestay
Moturoa Weather
Current conditions: 11.5°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.09 | 15.8 | 8.11 | 10.36 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.22 | 14.74 | 5.93 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.25 | 12.49 | 4.86 | 9.71 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.43 | 12.38 | 9.38 | 8.22 |
| 🍂 May | 15.71 | 10.49 | 11.27 | 6.72 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.68 | 9.17 | 5.32 | 7.15 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.73 | 8.04 | 5.2 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.55 | 6.97 | 8.98 | 7.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.1 | 9.29 | 8.21 | 9.19 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.45 | 10.3 | 8.16 | 9.77 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.94 | 11.64 | 6.6 | 10.32 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.3 | 14.3 | 9.69 | 10.21 |
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