- Est. Median Value
- $794K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $390/wk
- Safety Score
- 47/100
- Green Space
- 13%
- Current Weather
- 9.3°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~78 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in New Plymouth
Is New Plymouth a good place to live?
New Plymouth is home to roughly 3,507 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, New Plymouth scores 58 out of 100, with a safety score of 47/100 and 13% green space.
Schools: New Plymouth has 26 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 $794K, and weekly rent typically sits around $390.
Lifestyle: New Plymouth has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 9.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether New Plymouth 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
- Safety47
- Amenities100
- Schools67
- Housing Affordability47
- Green space42
- Community56
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $794K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $390/wk
- Median HH Income
- $72K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.7%
- 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 New Plymouth
Schools in zone for New Plymouth
Children living in New Plymouth have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 8
Highlands Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 710 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in New Plymouth. 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 New Plymouth that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
New Plymouth Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1512 · decile 7 · 1.2 km away
West End Te Kura O Morere
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 6 · 1.5 km away
Devon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 348 · 1.8 km away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1314 · decile 7 · 1.9 km away
Westown School
Contributing · roll 161 · decile 3 · 1.9 km away
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 280 · decile 5 · 2.0 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 9 · 2.1 km away
Welbourn School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 8 · 2.3 km away
Vogeltown School
Contributing · roll 324 · 2.5 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 743 · decile 8 · 2.6 km away
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 246 · decile 8 · 2.6 km away
Merrilands School
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
Woodleigh School
Contributing · roll 412 · decile 7 · 2.7 km away
Fitzroy School
Contributing · roll 425 · decile 8 · 2.8 km away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 795 · decile 8 · 3.1 km away
Marfell Community School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Moturoa School
Contributing · roll 132 · decile 4 · 3.3 km away
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 56 · decile 8 · 3.4 km away
Spotswood College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 968 · decile 5 · 3.5 km away
Taranaki Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 3.5 km away
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Composite · roll 133 · decile 3 · 3.7 km away
Spotswood Primary School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 4 · 3.8 km away
Frankley School
Contributing · roll 240 · decile 9 · 4.0 km away
Mangorei School
Full Primary · roll 280 · decile 10 · 4.6 km away
Explore New Plymouth
Things to do(9)
Churchill Heights
CityFitness
Kāwaroa Squash Club
Gover St Gallery
Janes Gallery
might could
Tukapa Darts Club 2024
West End Bowling Club
Val Deakin Dance Theatre
Parks & green spaces(1)
Churchill Heights
Healthcare(6)
City Care Pharmacy
Medi Cross
Vivian Medical Centre
Devon Medical Centre
Vivian Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in New Plymouth
Places to eat & drink(70)
Cobb & Co
Starbucks
Decanta Tapas Bar
Thai Chef
Lonestar Cafe
The Eliot
Flame
Cafe Turkey
Cinema Express Bar and Cafe
Elixir Cafe
Punjab Grill
Crowded House Bar and Eatery
Cafe Istanbul
India Today
Icons Bar
The Landing
The Good Home
Frederics
Annie Kims Cafe
Thai Delight
Peggy Gordons Bar
Cafe Turquoise
Thai House Express
The Mayfair
Joe's Garage
Petit Paris
Emmalou
Loving Hut
The Market
The Dept.
Empire Tea & Coffee
Toast
Streetwise Coffee
The Egmont st Deli
Deluxe Diner
Three Sisters Brewery
Bella Vita Restaurant
Ozone Coffee Roaster
Mike's Bistro and Brewery
Smoko Bakery Cafe
Chaos Cafe
Social Kitchen
St Pierre's Sushi
CurryPoint
Pizza Hut
Proof & Stock
Portofino
Shining Peak Brewing
Gengy's Mongolian BBQ Buffet
Three Pillars Cafe
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Tea House on the Lake
Hi-Fri Seafood Kitchen
Monica's Eatery
Elixir West
Snug Lounge
Polpetta
Muffin Break
Shamiana
Kenko Bites
Asuka Sushi
Lush Cafe
Robert Harris
Arborio
Taste of Home
Bleached Coffee & Company
Devons Turkish Cafe
Public Kitchen
Mike's Bistro & Taproom
Laughing Buddha
Island Style Kitchen
Shops in New Plymouth
Shops(1)
Mitre 10 New Plymouth
Beauty & Fitness in New Plymouth
Beauty & fitness(5)
CityFitness
Kāwaroa Squash Club
Tukapa Darts Club 2024
Val Deakin Dance Theatre
West End Bowling Club
Professional Services in New Plymouth
Professional services(2)
Dr Susan Oldfield
Healthspace
Stay in New Plymouth
Places to stay(10)
Plymouth International Hotel
Copthorne Hotel Grand Central
Brougham Heights Motel
Braemar Motor Inn
299 Motel
Landmark Manor Motel
Abode on Courtenay Motor Inn
The Dawson Motel
Amber Court Motel
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New Plymouth Weather
Current conditions: 9.3°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.14 | 15.84 | 8.11 | 10.36 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.27 | 14.79 | 5.93 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.31 | 12.54 | 4.86 | 9.71 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.48 | 12.44 | 9.38 | 8.22 |
| 🍂 May | 15.77 | 10.54 | 11.27 | 6.72 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.73 | 9.22 | 5.32 | 7.15 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.78 | 8.09 | 5.2 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.6 | 7.03 | 8.98 | 7.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.17 | 9.33 | 8.21 | 9.19 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.51 | 10.34 | 8.16 | 9.77 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18 | 11.69 | 6.6 | 10.32 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.34 | 14.34 | 9.69 | 10.21 |
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