- Est. Median Value
- $574K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $388/wk
- Safety Score
- 50/100
- Green Space
- 16%
- Current Weather
- 8.7°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
~75 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Spotswood
Spotswood is a coastal New Plymouth suburb around 4 km west of the city centre, between Westown and Moturoa. It's one of New Plymouth's settled mid-century residential suburbs, built largely through the 1950s and 1960s, with around 4,500 residents and a quiet, family-oriented character.
Spotswood College is the suburb's most-searched institution: a state co-ed secondary school on Bramwell Street, year 9 to 13, around 800 students, with the kind of strong sports culture (particularly rugby and netball) that mid-sized Taranaki schools reliably produce. Spotswood-zoned property remains a factor in local real estate.
The Spotswood shops on South Road have the local mix: the Countdown Spotswood, the Spotswood Takeaways, Pizza Magic Spotswood (a long-running local pizza joint), Spotswood Car Care and the standard suburban services. Compact and practical.
The Coastal Walkway runs along the foreshore at the suburb's northern edge, connecting to New Plymouth's central beachfront. Spotswood School (state co-ed primary) handles the local primary. Most homes are 1950s and 1960s weatherboard or brick-and-tile on flat sections. The Mount Taranaki views from the southern streets are the kind of free amenity that locals stop noticing after a year or two.
Is Spotswood a good place to live?
Spotswood is home to roughly 3,864 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Spotswood scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 50/100 and 16% green space.
Schools: Spotswood has 17 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 $574K, and weekly rent typically sits around $388.
Lifestyle: Spotswood has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.7°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Spotswood 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
- Safety50
- Amenities58
- Schools55
- Housing Affordability65
- Green space54
- Community44
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $574K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $388/wk
- Median HH Income
- $76K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.4%
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Spotswood?
- Spotswood is a coastal New Plymouth suburb around 4 km west of the city centre. It borders Westown (south), Moturoa (west) and the Tasman Sea coast, with the Coastal Walkway running along the northern edge.
- What is Spotswood College?
- Spotswood College on Bramwell Street is a state co-educational secondary school for years 9 to 13, with around 800 students. The school has a strong sports culture, particularly in rugby and netball, and serves the western New Plymouth catchment.
- Where is Countdown Spotswood?
- Countdown Spotswood is on South Road, central Spotswood, the local supermarket and one of the most-searched local destinations. Standard Countdown supermarket with free parking and the typical product range.
- What is Pizza Magic Spotswood?
- Pizza Magic Spotswood is a long-running independent pizza joint on South Road, a Spotswood institution with a strong local following. Dine-in and takeaway available, with the kind of unfussy menu that suburban pizza places reliably do well.
- How do I get from central New Plymouth to Spotswood?
- By car, around 8 to 12 minutes via South Road. Bus services run regularly from the central New Plymouth interchange to Spotswood. The Coastal Walkway also connects directly along the foreshore.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Spotswood
Schools in zone for Spotswood
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Spotswood. 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 Spotswood. 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 Spotswood that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Spotswood Primary School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 4 · 0.7 km away
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Composite · roll 133 · decile 3 · 0.8 km away
Spotswood College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 968 · decile 5 · 0.9 km away
Moturoa School
Contributing · roll 132 · decile 4 · 1.3 km away
Marfell Community School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 2 · 1.7 km away
Ōmata School
Full Primary · roll 200 · decile 5 · 2.4 km away
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 280 · decile 5 · 2.4 km away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 795 · decile 8 · 2.5 km away
Devon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 348 · 2.6 km away
West End Te Kura O Morere
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 6 · 2.8 km away
Westown School
Contributing · roll 161 · decile 3 · 3.2 km away
Frankley School
Contributing · roll 240 · decile 9 · 3.3 km away
Taranaki Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 3.5 km away
Woodleigh School
Contributing · roll 412 · decile 7 · 3.6 km away
Vogeltown School
Contributing · roll 324 · 4.5 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away
Explore Spotswood
Things to do(8)
Back beach
Onuku Taipari Domain
Page Taekwon-do
Moturoa AFC soccer club
Taniwha Boxing
Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts
Paritutu Centennial Park
New Plymouth HEMA Association
Parks & green spaces(2)
Onuku Taipari Domain
Paritutu Centennial Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Spotswood
Places to eat & drink(1)
Pizza Magic Spotswood
Tradies & Services in Spotswood
Tradies & services(12)
Aotea Security
AutoCity Panel and Paint
Dave Evans Building and Joinery
Electratech Ltd
Garner Holdings
Global Mechanical Works Ltd
Ground Up Solutions
JQ Landscaping Supplies
Phasetech Electrical New Plymouth
Spotswood Car Care
The Electrical Inspector
The Glass Man
Shops in Spotswood
Shops(2)
Countdown
Living Tree Nursery by appointment only
Beauty & Fitness in Spotswood
Beauty & fitness(8)
Beauty in Motion New Plymouth
Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts
Moturoa AFC soccer club
New Plymouth HEMA Association
Page Taekwon-do
Replenish Hair And Beauty
Ruby Blu
Taniwha Boxing
Professional Services in Spotswood
Professional services(3)
KAMMY NZ
Wash Rite Taranaki
Wayne Collier - Mike Pero Mortgages
Spotswood Weather
Current conditions: 8.7°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.94 | 15.64 | 8.11 | 10.36 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.07 | 14.59 | 5.93 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.11 | 12.34 | 4.86 | 9.71 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.28 | 12.24 | 9.38 | 8.22 |
| 🍂 May | 15.57 | 10.34 | 11.27 | 6.72 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.53 | 9.02 | 5.32 | 7.15 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.58 | 7.89 | 5.2 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.4 | 6.83 | 8.98 | 7.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.96 | 9.13 | 8.21 | 9.19 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.31 | 10.14 | 8.16 | 9.77 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.8 | 11.49 | 6.6 | 10.32 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.14 | 14.14 | 9.69 | 10.21 |
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