- Est. Median Value
- $879K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Safety Score
- 73/100
- Green Space
- 16%
- Current Weather
- 8.2°C
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
~52 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Ridgewood
Is Ridgewood a good place to live?
Ridgewood is home to roughly 978 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ridgewood scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 73/100 and 16% green space.
Schools: Ridgewood has 22 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 $879K, and weekly rent typically sits around $450.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ridgewood 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
- Safety73
- Amenities10
- Schools82
- Housing Affordability43
- Green space52
- Community100
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $879K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $450/wk
- Median HH Income
- $108K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +10.9%
- 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 Ridgewood
Schools in zone for Ridgewood
Children living in Ridgewood have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Highlands Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 710 · decile 7
Woodleigh School
Contributing · roll 412 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
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Other nearby schools
Schools close to Ridgewood that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Taranaki Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 1.9 km away
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 56 · decile 8 · 2.0 km away
Frankley School
Contributing · roll 240 · decile 9 · 2.1 km away
Vogeltown School
Contributing · roll 324 · 2.3 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 9 · 2.8 km away
Mangorei School
Full Primary · roll 280 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 795 · decile 8 · 3.0 km away
Westown School
Contributing · roll 161 · decile 3 · 3.3 km away
Welbourn School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 8 · 3.4 km away
Marfell Community School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
New Plymouth Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1512 · decile 7 · 4.4 km away
Devon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 348 · 4.5 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 8 · 4.6 km away
West End Te Kura O Morere
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 6 · 4.6 km away
Merrilands School
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Spotswood Primary School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 4 · 4.7 km away
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 280 · decile 5 · 4.7 km away
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Composite · roll 133 · decile 3 · 4.7 km away
Spotswood College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 968 · decile 5 · 4.8 km away
Ōmata School
Full Primary · roll 200 · decile 5 · 5.0 km away
Ridgewood Weather
Current conditions: 8.2°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.44 | 15.14 | 8.11 | 10.36 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.57 | 14.09 | 5.93 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.61 | 11.84 | 4.86 | 9.71 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.78 | 11.74 | 9.38 | 8.22 |
| 🍂 May | 15.07 | 9.84 | 11.27 | 6.72 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.03 | 8.52 | 5.32 | 7.15 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.08 | 7.39 | 5.2 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.9 | 6.33 | 8.98 | 7.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.46 | 8.64 | 8.21 | 9.19 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.81 | 9.64 | 8.16 | 9.77 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.3 | 10.99 | 6.6 | 10.32 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.64 | 13.64 | 9.69 | 10.21 |
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