Living in Palmerston North
Palmerston North is a large place in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, home to 90,500 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 11%, #36 of 350), climate-conscious movers (top 37%, #148 of 410), single pensioners (top 44%, #145 of 337).
Residents90,500
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport127 km (Wellington International)
Nearest city of 100k+111 km
Within 30 km164,900 people
Sea coast32 km
Climate typeOceanic (Cfb)
Terrain around itabout 190 m, height range 220 m
Nearest major riverManawatu, 1.9 km
Main railway line2.3 km
Distance to Wellington126 km
Within 10 km150,160 people
LandscapeNew Zealand, Polynesia
Winter daylight15 h 03 min, sunset 8:48
See Palmerston North on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Palmerston North
- The landscape belongs to New Zealand.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 15 h 03 min and sets around 8:48; in late June it sets around 6:58.
How Palmerston North ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in New Zealand. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In New Zealand | In Manawatū-Whanganui | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #237 of 423 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #169 of 295 | #1 of 16 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #171 of 241 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #135 of 167 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #180 of 337 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #145 of 337 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #36 of 350 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 67 | #116 of 195 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 30 | #181 of 241 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #178 of 410 | #1 of 20 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 33 | #125 of 195 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #193 of 337 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #358 of 578 | #18 of 29 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 44 | #290 of 546 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #462 of 546 | #18 of 28 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #334 of 578 | #18 of 29 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #37 of 546 | #1 of 28 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 50 | #237 of 630 | #1 of 37 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #148 of 410 | #3 of 20 | Map |
| Coastal living | 53 | #387 of 395 | #9 of 15 | Map |
| Business owner | 21 | #242 of 410 | #1 of 20 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- West End (Manawatū-Whanganui) 2 km
- Takaro 2 km
- Terrace End 2 km
- Hokowhitu 2 km
- Awapuni (Manawatū-Whanganui) 3 km
- Kelvin Grove 4 km
- Marton 38 km
- Levin 42 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.