- Est. Median Value
- $668K
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 7.2°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
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Living in Port Taranaki
Is Port Taranaki a good place to live?
Port Taranaki is home to roughly 3 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Port Taranaki scores 37 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Port Taranaki has 21 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 $668K.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Port Taranaki 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
- Schools57
- Housing Affordability56
- Green space10
- Community33
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $668K
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -33.3%
- 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.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Port Taranaki
Schools in zone for Port Taranaki
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Port Taranaki. 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 Port Taranaki. 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 Port Taranaki that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Moturoa School
Contributing · roll 132 · decile 4 · 0.8 km away
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 280 · decile 5 · 0.9 km away
Devon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 348 · 1.2 km away
West End Te Kura O Morere
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 6 · 1.3 km away
Spotswood College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 968 · decile 5 · 1.5 km away
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Composite · roll 133 · decile 3 · 1.7 km away
Spotswood Primary School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 4 · 1.8 km away
Marfell Community School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 2 · 1.9 km away
Westown School
Contributing · roll 161 · decile 3 · 2.4 km away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 795 · decile 8 · 2.7 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 8 · 3.3 km away
Woodleigh School
Contributing · roll 412 · decile 7 · 3.3 km away
Taranaki Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 3.7 km away
New Plymouth Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1512 · decile 7 · 3.8 km away
Frankley School
Contributing · roll 240 · decile 9 · 3.8 km away
Vogeltown School
Contributing · roll 324 · 3.9 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 9 · 4.0 km away
Ōmata School
Full Primary · roll 200 · decile 5 · 4.4 km away
Highlands Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 710 · decile 7 · 4.5 km away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1314 · decile 7 · 4.6 km away
Welbourn School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Port Taranaki Weather
Current conditions: 7.2°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.19 | 15.9 | 8.11 | 10.36 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.32 | 14.84 | 5.93 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.35 | 12.59 | 4.86 | 9.71 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.53 | 12.49 | 9.38 | 8.22 |
| 🍂 May | 15.81 | 10.59 | 11.27 | 6.72 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.78 | 9.27 | 5.32 | 7.15 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.83 | 8.14 | 5.2 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.65 | 7.07 | 8.98 | 7.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 15.2 | 9.39 | 8.21 | 9.19 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.55 | 10.4 | 8.16 | 9.77 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.04 | 11.74 | 6.6 | 10.32 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.4 | 14.4 | 9.69 | 10.21 |
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