- Est. Median Value
- $687K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $230/wk
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 88%
- Current Weather
- 1.1°C
- Median Age
- 43 yrs
~70 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Mount Messenger
Is Mount Messenger a good place to live?
Mount Messenger is home to roughly 972 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mount Messenger scores 43 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 88% green space.
Schools: Mount Messenger 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 $687K, and weekly rent typically sits around $230.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 1.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Mount Messenger 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.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety55
- Amenities27
- Schools21
- Housing Affordability55
- Green space100
- Community44
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $687K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $230/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +12.5%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Mount Messenger?
- Children living in Mount Messenger are in zone for Waitara High School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Mount Messenger?
- 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.
- What is the population of Mount Messenger?
- Mount Messenger has 972 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Mount Messenger?
- The estimated median property value in Mount Messenger is $687K. Median weekly rent is $230/week.
- Where is Mount Messenger?
- Mount Messenger is in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.
- Is Mount Messenger a good place to live?
- Mount Messenger scores 43/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Mount Messenger
Schools in zone for Mount Messenger
Children living in Mount Messenger have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Waitara High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 457 · decile 2
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Mount Messenger. 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.
Mount Messenger Weather
Current conditions: 1.1°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.59 | 15.34 | 5.48 | 11.11 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.85 | 14.98 | 7.52 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.01 | 12.74 | 3.65 | 9.93 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.86 | 11.96 | 4.74 | 8.65 |
| 🍂 May | 16.04 | 9.96 | 6.06 | 7.25 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.43 | 8.7 | 6.28 | 7.17 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.44 | 7.9 | 6.22 | 6.65 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.46 | 7.2 | 6.96 | 7.31 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.9 | 8.69 | 6.17 | 8.82 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.99 | 9.83 | 5.78 | 9.5 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.88 | 11.78 | 6.73 | 10.41 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.18 | 13.83 | 5.83 | 10.7 |
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