Living in New Plymouth
New Plymouth is a large place in Taranaki, New Zealand, home to 90,100 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 12%, #41 of 350), climate-conscious movers (top 14%, #56 of 410), retired couples (top 41%, #135 of 337).
Residents90,100
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport237 km (Auckland International)
Nearest city of 100k+177 km
Within 30 km150,500 people
Sea coast3 km
Climate typeOceanic (Cfb)
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 80 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Wellington255 km
Within 10 km135,910 people
LandscapeNew Zealand, Polynesia
Winter daylight14 h 55 min, sunset 8:50
See New Plymouth on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about New Plymouth
- The landscape belongs to New Zealand.
- The Tasman Sea is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 55 min and sets around 8:50; in late June it sets around 7:08.
How New Plymouth 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 Taranaki | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #226 of 423 | #1 of 15 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #173 of 295 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #167 of 241 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #130 of 167 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #135 of 337 | #1 of 14 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #172 of 337 | #1 of 14 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #41 of 350 | #1 of 15 | 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 | 63 | #129 of 195 | #1 of 6 | 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 | #183 of 241 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #198 of 410 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 23 | #137 of 195 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #221 of 337 | #1 of 14 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 46 | #347 of 578 | #13 of 24 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 40 | #323 of 546 | #1 of 23 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 42 | #326 of 546 | #16 of 23 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #308 of 578 | #13 of 24 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #56 of 546 | #1 of 23 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 46 | #264 of 630 | #1 of 26 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #56 of 410 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #264 of 395 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Business owner | 11 | #283 of 410 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Vogeltown 1 km
- Bell Block 7 km
- Waitara 15 km
- Stratford 35 km
- Hawera 61 km
- Whanganui 127 km
- Marton 157 km
- Te Awamutu 160 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.