- Est. Median Value
- $624K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $370/wk
- Safety Score
- 48/100
- Green Space
- 11%
- Current Weather
- 8.5°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~77 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Westown
Westown is a western New Plymouth suburb around 3 km from the city centre, between Vogeltown and Spotswood. It's a settled mid-century residential area built up through the 1950s and 1960s, with around 4,000 residents and the kind of compact suburban character that defines a lot of New Plymouth.
The Westown shops on South Road are the local commercial hub: Westown Fish Supplies (a long-running local fish and chip shop with a strong following), Pizza Hut Westown, Subway Westown, the Westown takeaways and a small mix of suburban retail. Carefirst Westown is one of the larger medical centres in western New Plymouth.
The Westown Golf Club on the suburb's western edge is the standout local sports institution: established in 1953, an 18-hole parkland course running across the gently rolling land between Westown and the coast. Members and visitors welcome, with green fees available for casual rounds.
Westown School (state co-ed primary) handles the local primary. Older students typically attend Spotswood College or Devon Intermediate. Most homes are 1950s and 1960s weatherboard on flat or gently sloping sections. The Westown name doesn't appear on most postcards. The locals like it that way.
Is Westown a good place to live?
Westown is home to roughly 4,683 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Westown scores 56 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 11% green space.
Schools: Westown has 27 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 $624K, and weekly rent typically sits around $370.
Lifestyle: Westown has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Westown 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
- Safety48
- Amenities100
- Schools64
- Housing Affordability60
- Green space35
- Community22
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $624K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $370/wk
- Median HH Income
- $70K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +6.3%
- 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.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Westown?
- Westown is a western New Plymouth suburb around 3 km from the city centre. It borders Vogeltown (east), Spotswood (north), Frankleigh Park (south) and Lower Vogeltown.
- What is the Westown Golf Club?
- The Westown Golf Club is on the suburb's western edge, established in 1953. An 18-hole parkland course running across gently rolling land, members and visitors welcome with green fees for casual rounds. Clubhouse, pro shop and practice facilities on site.
- Where is Westown Fish Supplies?
- Westown Fish Supplies on South Road is a long-running local fish and chip shop, one of Westown's most-searched destinations. Standard battered fish, chips and burgers, with the kind of consistent quality that gives a local business decades of repeat business.
- What is Carefirst Westown?
- Carefirst Westown on South Road is one of the larger general practices serving western New Plymouth. Standard family practice services on site, with after-hours options through the wider Taranaki health network.
- How do I get from central New Plymouth to Westown?
- By car, around 6 to 10 minutes via Devon Street West and South Road. Bus services run regularly from the central New Plymouth interchange to Westown via the South Road route.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Westown
Schools in zone for Westown
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Westown. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.
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School Zone Checker
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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 Westown that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Westown School
Contributing · roll 161 · decile 3 · 0.4 km away
Woodleigh School
Contributing · roll 412 · decile 7 · 0.7 km away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 795 · decile 8 · 1.0 km away
Vogeltown School
Contributing · roll 324 · 1.4 km away
Taranaki Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 1.4 km away
Devon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 348 · 1.6 km away
Marfell Community School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 2 · 1.6 km away
West End Te Kura O Morere
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 6 · 1.6 km away
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 280 · decile 5 · 1.7 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 9 · 1.7 km away
Frankley School
Contributing · roll 240 · decile 9 · 1.8 km away
Highlands Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 710 · decile 7 · 2.3 km away
Spotswood College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 968 · decile 5 · 2.4 km away
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Composite · roll 133 · decile 3 · 2.4 km away
New Plymouth Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1512 · decile 7 · 2.5 km away
Spotswood Primary School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 4 · 2.5 km away
Welbourn School
Contributing · roll 325 · decile 8 · 2.6 km away
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 56 · decile 8 · 2.6 km away
Moturoa School
Contributing · roll 132 · decile 4 · 2.7 km away
New Plymouth Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1314 · decile 7 · 3.6 km away
Merrilands School
Contributing · roll 133 · decile 7 · 3.8 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (N Plymouth)
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 743 · decile 8 · 4.2 km away
Mangorei School
Full Primary · roll 280 · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
Ōmata School
Full Primary · roll 200 · decile 5 · 4.2 km away
St John Bosco School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 246 · decile 8 · 4.3 km away
Fitzroy School
Contributing · roll 425 · decile 8 · 4.6 km away
Explore Westown
Things to do(10)
Taranaki Rugby
UpsideOver Acrobatics
Latitude 39 Training Facility
Rotokare Tennis Club
Waimea Bowling Club
Taranaki Tennis Masters
Spotswood United Rugby and Sports Club
Tukapa Rugby Football Club
Central Football - Taranaki
Taranaki Central Badminton Club
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(8)
Tukapa Medical Centre
Unichem
Carefirst Pharmacy
Carefirst
New Plymouth Base Hospital
Taranaki Base Hospital Emergency Room
Maternity
Health NZ - Taranaki
Eat & Drink in Westown
Places to eat & drink(19)
Ate Fortyone
Nag & Noggin Bar
Pizza Hut
Locals Cafe
Westown Sushi and Juice Bar
Westown Fish Supplies
Westbar & Cafe
Pizza Hut Westown
Westside Grille - where Brew meets Barbeque
Subway
Westown Hot Bread
Flying Dragon Takeaways
Little Fed
Amadinah
Nag 'N' Noggin
LiAli Bakes
Namaste Chef
The Cure
Premix
Tradies & Services in Westown
Tradies & services(14)
Car Spa
ChemDry Taranaki 2008
Conductive Education Taranaki
D S BUILD
Detect Services - Underground Locating Specialists
Frederick maintenance services
Gardiner Plumbing & the Gas Shop
Inspec Energy NZ
Laser Electrical New Plymouth
Seymour Windows & Doors
T&J Window Cleaners
Tasman Toyota | Westown
Transform Roofing
Wells
Shops in Westown
Shops(10)
AdoptaPlant
Classic Carpets
Elite Indian spices
French Touch
Galaxy Home Decor
Liah Roebuck Bridal
Spudz
Timberco
Total Services 1998 Limited
VIBE Container
Beauty & Fitness in Westown
Beauty & fitness(11)
Central Football - Taranaki
Latitude 39 Training Facility
Lola Hair Studio
Rotokare Tennis Club
Skinsay Clinic
Spotswood United Rugby and Sports Club
Taranaki Central Badminton Club
Taranaki Tennis Masters
Tukapa Rugby Football Club
UpsideOver Acrobatics
Waimea Bowling Club
Professional Services in Westown
Professional services(2)
Aardvark Works SEO Agency
Ergo Mortgages
Stay in Westown
Places to stay(1)
Eco Inn Lodge
Westown Weather
Current conditions: 8.5°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.84 | 15.54 | 8.11 | 10.36 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.97 | 14.49 | 5.93 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 19.01 | 12.24 | 4.86 | 9.71 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.18 | 12.14 | 9.38 | 8.22 |
| 🍂 May | 15.47 | 10.24 | 11.27 | 6.72 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.43 | 8.92 | 5.32 | 7.15 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.48 | 7.79 | 5.2 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.3 | 6.73 | 8.98 | 7.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.87 | 9.04 | 8.21 | 9.19 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.21 | 10.04 | 8.16 | 9.77 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.7 | 11.39 | 6.6 | 10.32 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.04 | 14.04 | 9.69 | 10.21 |
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