- Est. Median Value
- $406K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Safety Score
- 83/100
- Green Space
- 6%
- Current Weather
- 4.6°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~42 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Palmerston
Is Palmerston a good place to live?
Palmerston is home to roughly 1,056 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Palmerston scores 57 out of 100, with a safety score of 83/100 and 6% green space.
Schools: Palmerston has 2 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 $406K, and weekly rent typically sits around $250.
Lifestyle: Palmerston has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 4.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Palmerston 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
- Safety83
- Amenities38
- Schools61
- Housing Affordability92
- Green space19
- Community33
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $406K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $250/wk
- Median HH Income
- $61K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +11.4%
- 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 Palmerston
Schools in zone for Palmerston
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Palmerston. 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 Palmerston. 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 Palmerston that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
East Otago High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 198 · decile 6 · 0.5 km away
Palmerston School
Contributing · roll 96 · decile 6 · 0.8 km away
Explore Palmerston
Things to do(1)
Poniworks
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(1)
Waihemo Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Palmerston
Places to eat & drink(3)
McGregors Bakery and Tearooms
The Fish N Chip Shop
The Coffee Cup Cafe
Tradies & Services in Palmerston
Tradies & services(7)
JD Builders
Learning Links Childcare
One Stop Panel & Paint Shop
Skevingtons
Waihemo Wastebusters Resource Recovery Centre
Waikouaiti Auto & Engineering Palmerston Branch
Warrens Garage and Towing
Shops in Palmerston
Shops(3)
Four Square
Four Square Palmerston
My Butler's Pantry
Beauty & Fitness in Palmerston
Beauty & fitness(2)
Poniworks
Scissors On Main
Stay in Palmerston
Places to stay(2)
Pioneer Motels
Waihemo Lodge Hotel
Palmerston Weather
Current conditions: 4.6°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.35 | 11.9 | 1.65 | 10.05 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.43 | 11.56 | 2.42 | 10.31 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.97 | 9.62 | 3.23 | 9.11 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.22 | 8.24 | 1.98 | 7.37 |
| 🍂 May | 13.4 | 5.61 | 1.66 | 6.17 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.17 | 4.49 | 2.13 | 5.18 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.62 | 4.2 | 2.64 | 6.29 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.06 | 3.01 | 0.99 | 7.81 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.6 | 5.48 | 2.78 | 8.52 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.58 | 6.42 | 4.61 | 9.61 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.16 | 7.83 | 3.07 | 10.28 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.84 | 10.84 | 4.4 | 9.33 |
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