- Est. Median Value
- $556K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 45/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- 10.6°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~80 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Takaro
Is Takaro a good place to live?
Takaro is home to roughly 5,781 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Takaro scores 59 out of 100, with a safety score of 45/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Takaro has 36 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 $556K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Takaro has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 10.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Takaro 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
- Safety45
- Amenities100
- Schools62
- Housing Affordability67
- Green space32
- Community33
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $556K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $83K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.2%
- 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 Takaro
Schools in zone for Takaro
Children living in Takaro have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Cornerstone Christian School
Composite · roll 597 · decile 7
Palmerston North Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1846 · decile 6
Central Normal School
Contributing · roll 450 · decile 4
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Takaro. 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 Takaro that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Takaro School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 1 · 0.7 km away
Te Kura o Wairau
Contributing · roll 151 · decile 2 · 0.8 km away
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Intermediate · roll 330 · decile 3 · 0.9 km away
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Contributing · roll 146 · decile 6 · 0.9 km away
Queen Elizabeth College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 434 · decile 3 · 1.2 km away
Cloverlea School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 3 · 1.3 km away
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Contributing · roll 97 · decile 3 · 1.3 km away
Palmerston North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 745 · decile 6 · 1.6 km away
West End School (P North)
Contributing · roll 322 · 1.8 km away
Mana Tamariki
Composite · roll 68 · decile 5 · 1.9 km away
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi
Activity Centre · 1.9 km away
Awatapu College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 897 · 2.1 km away
Awapuni School (P North)
Contributing · roll 99 · decile 2 · 2.1 km away
College Street Normal School
Contributing · roll 572 · decile 8 · 2.3 km away
Russell Street School
Contributing · roll 323 · decile 8 · 2.3 km away
St Peter's College (Palmerston North)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 785 · decile 9 · 2.4 km away
Carncot Independent School
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 10 · 2.4 km away
Palmerston North Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1339 · decile 6 · 2.5 km away
Riverdale School (P North)
Contributing · roll 358 · decile 8 · 2.6 km away
St Mary's School (P North)
Contributing · roll 213 · decile 6 · 2.9 km away
Terrace End School
Contributing · roll 209 · decile 3 · 2.9 km away
Milson School
Contributing · roll 327 · decile 4 · 3.0 km away
Hokowhitu School
Contributing · roll 359 · decile 7 · 3.1 km away
Ross Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 440 · decile 6 · 3.2 km away
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Teen Parent Unit · decile 6 · 3.2 km away
St James' Catholic School Te Kura Katorika o Hato Heemi
Contributing · roll 140 · decile 2 · 3.3 km away
Freyberg High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 976 · decile 4 · 3.4 km away
Parkland School (P North)
Contributing · roll 298 · decile 7 · 4.0 km away
Manukura
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 192 · 4.2 km away
Roslyn School
Full Primary · roll 392 · decile 3 · 4.2 km away
Winchester School (P North)
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Newbury School
Full Primary · roll 189 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Longburn Adventist College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 223 · decile 5 · 4.9 km away
Explore Takaro
Things to do(5)
Coronation Park
Takaro Park
Monrad Park
Takaro AFC
The Bunker: Ultimate Indoor Paintball
Parks & green spaces(3)
Coronation Park
Takaro Park
Monrad Park
Healthcare(1)
Vaultier Pharmacy
Eat & Drink in Takaro
Places to eat & drink(14)
Bombay Masala Authentic Indian Takeaway
Pizza Hut
Rangra's Indian Cuisine
BJ's Lunch Bar
JJ's Home Cookery
Bess's Spot
Little turkish kebab and chicken corner
Bombay Masala
The Basak takeaway
Rangra Indian Cuisine
Flaming Pizza
Yan J
Takaro
Son & D Bakery
Tradies & Services in Takaro
Tradies & services(27)
A&M Vehicle Specialists
After School Adventures
Arc-i Engineering
Auto Interiors Ltd
Brokenshire Plumbing & Electrical
Busy Bees Pioneer Highway
Central Plastering
Chesters Palmerston North
City Honda
E Central Air
Elite Automotive
Hedley Electrical
HRV Manawatu
Long building solutions
Manawatu Woodworkers Guild
MDR Lighting
Palmerston North Automotive
Peter Baker Glass
PPS Engineering Solutions
Randall & Associates Ltd
Roskilda Autos
Royans Manawatu
Stevensons Doors Limited
The Discount Tyre Shop
Tint A Window Manawatu
Tremaine Panel and Paint
Tweakit Joinery Solutions
Shops in Takaro
Shops(8)
Creative Landscapes PN
Daisy Designs
Four Square
Four Square Cloverlea
J Mudgway
Palmy Fresh Corner
REWA Dairy
Tod Seeds
Beauty & Fitness in Takaro
Beauty & fitness(4)
Allure Lash Studio
Takaro AFC
The Bunker: Ultimate Indoor Paintball
Xtreme Kutz
Professional Services in Takaro
Professional services(1)
Tool Sharpening & Engineering
Stay in Takaro
Places to stay(1)
Acacia Court Motel
Takaro Weather
Current conditions: 10.6°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.82 | 13.76 | 4.47 | 10.83 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.83 | 13.25 | 5.03 | 10.15 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.54 | 10.37 | 3.38 | 9.33 |
| 🍂 Apr | 17.63 | 10.05 | 3.63 | 7.72 |
| 🍂 May | 14.79 | 7.27 | 5.24 | 7.25 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.07 | 6.93 | 2.15 | 6.56 |
| ❄️ Jul | 12.13 | 5.15 | 4.31 | 6.09 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.12 | 4.56 | 6.14 | 7.16 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.35 | 6.78 | 5.51 | 8.65 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.89 | 8.05 | 5.55 | 9.56 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.21 | 9.87 | 4.02 | 9.59 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.3 | 12.71 | 3.77 | 10.15 |
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