Living in Taradale: rents, schools, census and property titles
The 5,692 live property titles in Taradale, Napier City are almost all freehold (81%), as recorded by LINZ on 30 September 2026. Cross-lease titles number 553 (9.7%), slightly above the national share of 8.7%.
- Cross-lease titles
- 553
- Share of live titles
- 9.7%
- Live titles in total
- 5,692
- Napier City share
- 7.0%
- New Zealand share
- 8.7%
- Rank by share in Napier City
- 4 of 12
- Rank by share in New Zealand
- joint 337 of 644
Taradale at a glance
Higher or lower is not better or worse. Sources and limits
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What the data tells you
Recorded facts
- Taradale is listed under Napier City.
- 5,692 live titles are recorded here, including 553 cross-lease titles (9.7%).
- The page includes 2023 Census context for the statistical area that represents this suburb.
- The page includes MBIE new-tenancy rent figures for April–June 2026.
Contextual observations
- Cross-lease titles make up 9.7% of the recorded title mix. That describes the suburb, not any particular home.
- Unit titles account for 0.5% of recorded titles, so title structure can vary within the suburb.
- Coast distance is a suburb-level map measure, not a flood or hazard assessment.
Questions worth investigating
- For any cross-lease property you consider, do the current title, flats plan and lease match what is built today?
- What do the LIM, council property file and a suitable inspection add for the specific address?
No data held for this suburb
- Mapped public-transport context is not available for this suburb.
Title mix in Taradale
| Title type | Live titles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freehold | 4,601 | 80.8% |
| Cross lease | 553 | 9.7% |
| Unit title | 27 | 0.5% |
| Leasehold | 500 | 8.8% |
| Other record types | 11 | 0.2% |
| Total | 5,692 | 100% |
Counts are titles, not homes; the register can lag conversions, so check the certificate of title. Sources and limits
How Taradale compares
Nationally, 8.7% of live titles are cross-lease; Taradale is slightly higher than the national share (8.7%).
Across Napier City as a whole, the share is 7.0%; Taradale is higher than the overall Napier City share (7.0%).
How cross-leases in Taradale are set up
Carports appear in fewer leases (2% of schemes, against 13% nationally).
Three-flat schemes are more common here (17%, against 12% nationally).
More leases include a garage (37% of schemes, against 28% nationally).
| Scheme structure | Taradale | Napier City | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-lease schemes (shared sections) | 256 | 899 | 87,651 |
| Two-flat schemes | 71.1% | 69.3% | 76.2% |
| Three-flat schemes | 17.2% | 18.9% | 12.2% |
| Four or more flats | 10.5% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| Typical section size (from the titles, not a survey) | 951 m² | 888 m² | 908 m² |
| Typical land per flat | 426 m² | 402 m² | 408 m² |
| Schemes with a garage written into a lease | 36.7% | 34.0% | 28.4% |
| Schemes with a carport in a lease | 2.0% | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Schemes with a separate exclusive-use area | 5.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Schemes referring to more than one flats plan (usually redrawn; not by itself a problem) | 44.1% | 37.4% | 35.6% |
| Median year of earliest current title | 1993 | 1994 | 1988 |
| Two-flat schemes on 700 m² or more | 158 | 526 | 54,978 |
Unit titles and leasehold in Taradale
Unit titles are 0.5% of Taradale's titles, well below Napier City (3.7%) and well below New Zealand (7.5%). They belong to 7 developments, each run by a body corporate; half have 3 units or fewer.
The unit-title share is 2nd lowest of 12 in Napier City.
500 titles (8.8%) are leasehold, 8 of them units in a unit-title development, well above the national share (1.2%).
3 of them have a stated term that has ended or has under 10 years to run, which is worth reading closely in the lease.
Stated lease terms, as at 30 September 2026:
| Stated lease term | Titles |
|---|---|
| Stated term has ended | 3 |
| Under 10 years left | 0 |
| 10 to 50 years left | 1 |
| More than 50 years left | 467 |
| Term mentions renewal (including perpetually renewable) | 17 |
| Term not stated or not readable | 12 |
New titles in Taradale since 2020
223 of Taradale's current titles (4%) were first issued since 2020, well below Napier City's suburbs with new-title figures taken together (7%) and well below New Zealand (12%).
| Title type | Since 2020 | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Freehold | 211 | 109 |
| Unit title | 0 | 0 |
| Cross-lease | 4 | 2 |
| Leasehold | 8 | 4 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
New titles include cross-leases converted to freehold and titles re-issued; they are not a count of new homes. Sources and limits
The lie of the land in Taradale
The typical building in Taradale stands on ground sloping 0.7° (read on an 8 m grid, so short steep banks may be understated).
Nearly all of its 6,794 measured buildings (96%) stand on ground under 5°.
Slope is not a measure of ground stability. Sources and limits
Distance to the coast from Taradale
Taradale is inland: the typical title is 5.6 km from the sea or harbour edge, and fewer than 1 in 2,000 titles are within 1 km of it.
Measured in a straight line from the centre of each title's land to the coastline on LINZ's 1:50k topographic map, which follows harbours and estuaries as well as the open coast; lakes and rivers are not included. Distance says nothing about beach access, views or exposure to coastal hazards; council hazard maps and the LIM describe those.
Who lives around Taradale: 2023 Census
Taradale's titles fall in 8 census areas (Stats NZ statistical areas). The 4 shown below hold 86% of its titles; their figures are shown side by side and are not added together.
Fewer workers work from home in Tareha Reserve than across Napier City: 9.8% against 12.8%.
| Measure | Tareha Reserve 24% of titles | Taradale Central 23% of titles | Taradale South 20% of titles | Bledisloe Park 20% of titles | Napier City whole council |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residents | 3,255 | 2,637 | 2,790 | 2,370 | 64,695 |
| Change since 2018 | +8.9% | +1.2% | +3.9% | +2.2% | +3.9% |
| Change since 2013 | +11.5% | +4.1% | +11.0% | +8.7% | +13.0% |
| Median age | 42.2 | 51.7 | 49.6 | 40.8 | 42 |
| Households | 1,230 | 1,143 | 1,047 | 948 | 24,591 |
| Own or part-own their home (including family trusts) | 71.2% | 75.9% | 78.5% | 69.3% | 69.3% |
| Not owned and not in a family trust (mostly renting) | 28.3% | 24.4% | 21.8% | 30.7% | 30.7% |
| Median household income | $82,500 | $69,000 | $86,200 | $84,100 | $83,400 |
| Median weekly rent, renting households | $480 | $476 | $480 | $480 | $400 |
| Dwellings unoccupied on census night | 7.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| Ages | |||||
| Under 15 | 17.3% | 15.7% | 15.6% | 20.1% | 18.4% |
| 15 to 29 | 18.4% | 11.0% | 13.1% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| 30 to 64 | 42.5% | 39.8% | 40.3% | 44.6% | 43.3% |
| 65 and over | 21.8% | 33.6% | 31.1% | 19.4% | 21.1% |
| Where people came from | |||||
| Born overseas | 21.2% | 21.6% | 22.4% | 20.5% | 18.1% |
| Of those born overseas, arrived in the last 5 years | 28.5% | 21.4% | 22.9% | 25.5% | 22.6% |
| Lived elsewhere in New Zealand 5 years ago (of all residents, including children born since) | 45.5% | 40.8% | 42.4% | 41.5% | 42.9% |
| Lived overseas 5 years ago (of all residents) | 3.7% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Moved here in the last year (of all residents) | 17.7% | 16.1% | 18.8% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| Work and study (people 15 and over) | |||||
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.4% | 21.8% | 24.2% | 21.7% | 20.6% |
| Employed full-time | 49.3% | 41.5% | 44.6% | 51.7% | 48.6% |
| Unemployed (share of everyone 15 and over, not the unemployment rate) | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Managers and professionals (of those employed) | 40.4% | 45.5% | 45.2% | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| Median personal income | $38,100 | $36,100 | $36,300 | $41,400 | $39,200 |
| Getting to work (of those employed) | |||||
| Work from home | 9.8% | 13.6% | 12.8% | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| Car, truck or van | 83.2% | 82.7% | 82.2% | 83.2% | 80.3% |
| Bus, train or ferry | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Walk or cycle | 5.2% | 3.0% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 5.1% |
| Households and families | |||||
| One-person households | 27.8% | 34.2% | 26.7% | 28.9% | 26.9% |
| Average people per household | 2.5 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Households with no motor vehicle | 5.5% | 4.1% | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| Crowded households (need one or more extra bedrooms) | 4.6% | 1.9% | 3.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| Couples with children (of families) | 40.4% | 36.0% | 37.7% | 42.9% | 36.3% |
| Couples without children | 40.8% | 51.9% | 50.0% | 37.6% | 44.6% |
| One-parent families | 18.8% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 19.0% | 19.1% |
| Homes | |||||
| Separate (stand-alone) houses | 81.2% | 81.2% | 83.7% | 79.1% | 79.1% |
| Average bedrooms | 3 | 3 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Heated with a heat pump | 82.0% | 82.4% | 81.1% | 82.5% | 76.0% |
| Damp, always or sometimes | 11.2% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 13.9% | 15.9% |
| Mould over A4 size, always or sometimes | 8.6% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 9.7% | 11.3% |
Rents around Taradale
New tenancies in Tareha Reserve in the April–June 2026 quarter had a median rent of $638 a week (down 5.5% on a year earlier). That is close to the typical suburb in Napier City ($600), and close to the national median ($600); the highest of 8 in Napier City.
| April–June 2026 | Tareha Reserve 24% of titles | Taradale Central 23% of titles | Taradale South 20% of titles | Bledisloe Park 20% of titles | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median weekly rent, new tenancies | $638 | $640 | $650 | $630 | $600 |
| Middle half of rents | $583–$685 | $540–$673 | $623–$723 | $588–$680 | $490–$700 |
| Change in median on a year earlier | −5.5% | −5.9% | −1.5% | −3.1% | +0.2% |
| Bonds lodged in the quarter | 18 | 12 | 15 | 24 | 40,827 |
Schools and hospitals near Taradale
LINZ maps 7 school sites inside Taradale, among them Arthur Miller School (Contributing) and Bledisloe School (Contributing).
- Arthur Miller School (Contributing)
- Bledisloe School (Contributing)
- Reignier Catholic School (Full Primary)
- Taradale High School (Secondary (Year 9-15))
- Taradale Intermediate (Intermediate)
- Taradale School (Contributing)
- Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School (Specialist School)
- Nearest school: Taradale School (0.2 km)
- Nearest secondary school: Taradale High School (1.0 km)
- Nearest public general hospital: Hawke's Bay Hospital (10.4 km)
School enrolment zones in Taradale: a guide
Six secondary schools have a home zone covering most of Taradale's titles, among them Iona College, Lindisfarne College and St John's College (Hastings).
- Bledisloe School (primary, Years 1–6): about 60% of titles
- Arthur Miller School (primary, Years 1–6): about 40% of titles
- Taradale School (primary, Years 1–6): about 40% of titles
- Greenmeadows School (primary, Years 1–6): about 20% of titles
- Taradale Intermediate (intermediate, Years 7–8): all or nearly all titles
- Hastings Christian School (composite): all or nearly all titles
- Taikura Rudolf Steiner School (composite): all or nearly all titles
- Iona College (secondary): all or nearly all titles
- Lindisfarne College (secondary): all or nearly all titles
- St John's College (Hastings) (secondary): all or nearly all titles
- St Joseph's Maori Girls' College (secondary): all or nearly all titles
- Taradale High School (secondary): all or nearly all titles
- Woodford House (secondary): all or nearly all titles
A guide only: check the school's own zone map for any address. Zones as at 14 July 2026. Sources and limits
Places of worship near Taradale
OpenStreetMap maps 3 places of worship inside Taradale (3 Christian).
Nearest mapped place of each tradition within 10 km:
- Christian: Taradale Anglican Church, under 1 km away
- Buddhist: Phuntsok Choeling Buddhist Centre, 8.3 km away
Listed as facilities for access; not an indicator of who lives here. Sources and limits
Other suburbs in Napier City with many cross-leases
- Marewa: 348 cross-lease titles (14.6%)
- Greenmeadows: 282 cross-lease titles (10.5%)
- Onekawa: 222 cross-lease titles (7.4%)
- Napier South: 156 cross-lease titles (5.1%)
- Tamatea: 138 cross-lease titles (6.1%)
- Pirimai: 117 cross-lease titles (7.3%)
- Westshore: 75 cross-lease titles (10.6%)
- Ahuriri: 40 cross-lease titles (4.0%)
Suburbs like Taradale
The closest match on the measures on this site is Greenmeadows in Napier City, nearest on slope, unit-title share, commuting on foot or by bike. Closeness is arithmetic, not a rating. Sources and limits
| Suburb | Council | Cross-lease share of titles | Median weekly rent, new tenancies | Median age | Closest on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenmeadows | Napier City | 10.5% | No data | 41.1 | slope, unit-title share, commuting on foot or by bike |
| Tamatea | Napier City | 6.1% | $595 | 37.4 | commuting by public transport, unit-title share, stand-alone houses |
| Bishopdale, Christchurch City | Christchurch City | 19.1% | $598 | 38.4 | slope, stand-alone houses, elevation |
| Stoke | Nelson City | 6.3% | $650 | 43 | household income, heat pumps, stand-alone houses |
| Waiuku | Auckland | 8.6% | $615 | 42.5 | unit-title share, commuting by public transport, household income |
Questions
What is the rent in Taradale?
New tenancies in Tareha Reserve (the rent area for part of Taradale) had a median rent of $638 a week in the April–June 2026 quarter (MBIE bond data, all dwelling types). These are rents agreed for new tenancies, not asking rents. The middle half of those rents ran from $583 to $685.
What schools are in Taradale?
LINZ maps 7 school sites inside Taradale, including Arthur Miller School, Bledisloe School and Reignier Catholic School. The nearest secondary school to its centre is Taradale High School (1.0 km in a straight line). Secondary-school home zones covering most of its titles include Iona College, Lindisfarne College and St John's College (Hastings); check the school's own zone map for any address.