- Est. Median Value
- $925K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $208/wk
- Safety Score
- 25/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 15.5°C
- Median Age
- 51 yrs
~100 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Palmers Island
Is Palmers Island a good place to live?
Palmers Island is home to roughly 1,239 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Palmers Island scores 30 out of 100, with a safety score of 25/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Palmers Island 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 $925K, and weekly rent typically sits around $208.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 15.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Palmers Island 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
- Safety25
- Amenities59
- Schools26
- Housing Affordability41
- Green space10
- Community11
- Transport31
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $925K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $208/wk
- Median HH Income
- $49K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +32.4%
- 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 Palmers Island
Schools in zone for Palmers Island
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Palmers Island. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Palmers Island. 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 Palmers Island that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Kaitoke School (Claris)
Full Primary · roll 53 · decile 3 · 3.9 km away
Palmers Island Weather
Current conditions: 15.5°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.09 | 18.21 | 6.05 | 10.31 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.19 | 17.86 | 6.5 | 10.46 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.59 | 16.37 | 1.59 | 10.96 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.46 | 16.16 | 3.2 | 8.83 |
| 🍂 May | 16.92 | 13.91 | 3.61 | 8.22 |
| ❄️ Jun | 15.53 | 12.72 | 3.63 | 7.69 |
| ❄️ Jul | 14.36 | 11.54 | 4.1 | 7.84 |
| ❄️ Aug | 14.19 | 10.72 | 2.68 | 8.79 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.99 | 12.17 | 4.26 | 9.83 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.82 | 13.06 | 2.78 | 10.59 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.68 | 14.28 | 2.47 | 11.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.42 | 16.68 | 3.4 | 11.95 |
Palmers Island Community
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