- Est. Median Value
- $821K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Safety Score
- 69/100
- Green Space
- 18%
- Current Weather
- 8.4°C
- Median Age
- 48 yrs
~56 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Whalers Gate
Is Whalers Gate a good place to live?
Whalers Gate is home to roughly 2,724 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Whalers Gate scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 69/100 and 18% green space.
Schools: Whalers Gate 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 $821K, and weekly rent typically sits around $550.
Lifestyle: Whalers Gate has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.4°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Whalers Gate 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
- Safety69
- Amenities26
- Schools62
- Housing Affordability46
- Green space60
- Community78
- Transport21
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $821K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $550/wk
- Median HH Income
- $91K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +16.9%
- 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 Whalers Gate
Schools in zone for Whalers Gate
No enrolment-zoned schools cover Whalers Gate. 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 Whalers Gate. 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 Whalers Gate that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Ōmata School
Full Primary · roll 200 · decile 5 · 1.2 km away
Spotswood Primary School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 4 · 1.7 km away
Marfell Community School
Contributing · roll 126 · decile 2 · 1.8 km away
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Composite · roll 133 · decile 3 · 1.8 km away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 795 · decile 8 · 1.9 km away
Spotswood College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 968 · decile 5 · 2.0 km away
Frankley School
Contributing · roll 240 · decile 9 · 2.0 km away
Taranaki Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 2.4 km away
Moturoa School
Contributing · roll 132 · decile 4 · 2.8 km away
Woodleigh School
Contributing · roll 412 · decile 7 · 3.0 km away
St Joseph's School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 280 · decile 5 · 3.2 km away
Westown School
Contributing · roll 161 · decile 3 · 3.2 km away
Devon Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 348 · 3.3 km away
West End Te Kura O Morere
Contributing · roll 215 · decile 6 · 3.6 km away
Vogeltown School
Contributing · roll 324 · 4.0 km away
St Pius X School (New Plymouth)
Contributing · roll 183 · decile 9 · 4.6 km away
New Plymouth Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 56 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Explore Whalers Gate
Things to do(2)
Barrett Domain
Anahata Reiki and Fitness
Parks & green spaces(1)
Barrett Domain
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Whalers Gate
Places to eat & drink(2)
Crazy Candies
The Backyard Cafe
Tradies & Services in Whalers Gate
Tradies & services(3)
All About Children- Barrett Road
Bernina Sewing Centre New Plymouth
Taranaki Locksmith
Shops in Whalers Gate
Shops(2)
MK Active NZ
Shedou Palms
Beauty & Fitness in Whalers Gate
Beauty & fitness(1)
Anahata Reiki and Fitness
Professional Services in Whalers Gate
Professional services(4)
Antill Photography
Assured Life - Christine George
Rebecca Inns Photography
Rich Content
Whalers Gate Weather
Current conditions: 8.4°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.74 | 15.44 | 8.11 | 10.36 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.87 | 14.39 | 5.93 | 10.52 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.91 | 12.14 | 4.86 | 9.71 |
| 🍂 Apr | 18.08 | 12.04 | 9.38 | 8.22 |
| 🍂 May | 15.37 | 10.14 | 11.27 | 6.72 |
| ❄️ Jun | 14.33 | 8.82 | 5.32 | 7.15 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.38 | 7.69 | 5.2 | 6.88 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.2 | 6.63 | 8.98 | 7.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.76 | 8.94 | 8.21 | 9.19 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.11 | 9.94 | 8.16 | 9.77 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.6 | 11.29 | 6.6 | 10.32 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.94 | 13.94 | 9.69 | 10.21 |
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