Last updated October 2026
Newbury is a rural community located north of Palmerston North in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. It combines rural-residential properties and lifestyle blocks with surrounding farmland.
The area offers a quieter community setting while remaining within easy reach of Palmerston North for work, shopping and services. Newbury School provides local education for primary and intermediate students. Public facilities include Newbury Hall for community events.
Official Locality Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 270, up 14% since 2018
- Land area
- 18.31 km²
- Location
- 7.6 km north-west of central Palmerston North
- Council
- Manawatu District Council
- Ward or local board
- Manawatū Rural General Ward (Manawatū District Council)
- Getting there
- Rangitikei Line; car travel is the main way to reach Palmerston North
Who Lives in Newbury
About 270 residents in 90 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
Schools in Newbury
One school sits inside the Newbury boundary. It has an enrolment zone, so check an address is in zone before you buy or rent.
Also zoned for Newbury
Show all 6 zoned schools
Zones change, so confirm with the school before relying on one.
Bin Day in Newbury
Palmerston North City Council sets collection days street by street. Look up your address to get your day and which bins go out.
Find your bin day and what goes in each binStreets in Newbury
11 streets are in Newbury. Search any street in Palmerston North to see which suburb it is in.
Show all 11 streets in Newbury
- C
- Camerons Line
- D
- Daltons Road
- H
- Hansens Line
- Harvest Lane
- K
- Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road
- L
- Lawton Road
- M
- Milson Line
- N
- Newbury Line
- R
- Rangitikei Line
- S
- Skerman Line
- T
- Te Arakura Road
A long road is listed in each suburb it runs through.
Safety and Hazards
Weather and Rent at a Glance
City-wide figures.
About Newbury
Newbury is a rural community situated in Palmerston North City and extending into the Manawatū District.
Newbury is a rural community situated in Palmerston North City and extending into the Manawatū District. It features a mix of rural-residential homes on lifestyle blocks alongside active farmland. The setting provides residents with a country lifestyle while remaining connected to Palmerston North urban facilities.
The community is served by Newbury School, a rural primary and intermediate school located on Rangitikei Line. Newbury Hall at 912 Rangitikei Line functions as a venue for local gatherings and events. Most residents rely on Palmerston North for broader shopping, healthcare and employment opportunities.
Newbury maintains a low-density, community-oriented character distinct from denser inner-city suburbs. Its location supports both farming activities and residential living in a semi-rural environment.
Living in Newbury
Residents value the quiet rural atmosphere combined with reasonable access to Palmerston North.
Residents value the quiet rural atmosphere combined with reasonable access to Palmerston North. Daily essentials can often be met locally, while major amenities such as The Square, museums, parks and the hospital are a short drive away. Car travel is the primary mode of transport, although some public transport links exist.
The area suits families and individuals seeking space and a smaller community feel. Housing ranges from established rural properties to newer lifestyle blocks. Local schools and the community hall support neighbourhood connections.
Access and Transport
Newbury lies along Rangitikei Line north of Palmerston North.
Newbury lies along Rangitikei Line north of Palmerston North. Driving times to the city centre are typically short. The rural road network connects directly to Palmerston North routes for commuting and services.
Near Newbury
Just outside Newbury, within 10 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
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Businesses
Where to Learn More
Palmerston North City Council: official information on local communities, facilities and services in the Palmerston North area.
Wikipedia: Newbury, New Zealand: overview of the rural community location and regional context.
Newbury School: details on the local rural school serving the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Newbury?
About 270 people lived in Newbury at the 2023 Census, up 14% since 2018. See Who Lives in Newbury
What school zones cover Newbury?
The zones of Newbury School and Cornerstone Christian School cover all of Newbury. Kopane School, Taonui School, Feilding High School and Freyberg High School have zones covering part of it. Zones change, so check an address with the school. See Schools in Newbury
Is Newbury in a flood zone?
About 30% of the land in Newbury is in the council's mapped flood areas. Check a street on the council map before you buy. See Safety and Hazards
What suburbs border Newbury?
How far is Newbury from central Palmerston North?
About 8 km north-west of central Palmerston North, measured in a straight line.
What type of housing is available?
The area features rural-residential properties and lifestyle blocks alongside surrounding farmland.
What local facilities exist?
Newbury School caters for Years 1–8 and Newbury Hall provides a venue for community events.
Is it suitable for families?
Yes, the rural school and community hall support family living in a quieter setting.
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Explore Palmerston North only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Newbury is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.
Sources and data notes 6
- Official Locality Facts: Boundary, area and neighbours: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. Population: Stats NZ 2023 Census usually resident population, CC BY 4.0, summed from the statistical areas inside the boundary.
- Who Lives in Newbury: Stats NZ 2023 Census, CC BY 4.0. Figures are summed from the census areas inside the official Newbury boundary. Percentages are of the people or homes that answered each question; a figure is left out when fewer than 100 answered.
- Schools in Newbury: Ministry of Education school directory and enrolment zones (CC BY 4.0 and CC BY 3.0 NZ), October 2026.
- Streets in Newbury: LINZ NZ Addresses road data, CC BY 4.0.
- Safety and Hazards: Horizons Regional Council modelled flood extents; Palmerston North City Council District Plan flood-prone areas.
- Weather and Rent at a Glance: NIWA climate averages 1991-2020 (via Figure.NZ); Tenancy Services rental bond data (MBIE), CC BY 4.0, September 2025 to August 2026.