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Diamond Harbour, New Zealand

Canterbury · New Zealand

Diamond Harbour is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 1,720. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,720 Population 309/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.2 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$22,680 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$22,680 median income, 2.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$197,600 home value, $988/mo rent

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About Diamond Harbour

Diamond Harbour

Diamond Harbour is a small town on Banks Peninsula, in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is on the peninsula's northern coast, on the southern shores of Lyttelton Harbour, and is administratively part of the city of Christchurch.

People

Population1,720
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density309/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$22,680
Per Capita$22,680
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

D
Home Value$197,600
Rent$988
Ownership91.2%
Housing Units688

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Population1,720
Population Density309 / sq mi
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Coordinates-43.6289°, 172.7254°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceCanterbury
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation34.2 inches (869 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$22,680
Median Age54.1 years

About Diamond Harbour

Diamond Harbour is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 1,720. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Diamond Harbour has a population of 1,720 with a density of 309 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 square miles. The median age is 54.1 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,720
Total Population
309
People / sq mi
54.1yrs
Median Age
39% above New Zealand avg
5.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Diamond Harbour vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Diamond Harbour is $22,680, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,680 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $436, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 158 business establishments.

Income: Diamond Harbour vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$22,680
70% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$22,680
Avg Weekly Wage$436

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)158

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Diamond Harbour is $197,600, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $988 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 91.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 688 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,600
30% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$988
15% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership91.2%
Owner-Occupied91.2%
Renter-Occupied8.8%
Housing Units688

Property Tax

Climate in Diamond Harbour

Diamond Harbour has an average annual temperature of 11.6°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jan (17°C), the coldest is Jul (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C / 63°F 11.8° / 22.2° 42.0
Feb 17°C / 63°F 11.8° / 22.3° 38.9
Mar 15°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20.3° 40.9
Apr 12°C / 54°F 6.8° / 17.2° 47.5
May 9.4°C / 49°F 4.2° / 14.7° 68.9
Jun 6.5°C / 44°F 1.4° / 11.6° 53.8
Jul 5.9°C / 43°F 0.9° / 10.9° 67.5
Aug 7.2°C / 45°F 2° / 12.4° 66.4
Sep 9.5°C / 49°F 3.9° / 15.2° 43.1
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 5.8° / 16.7° 45.9
Nov 13.2°C / 56°F 7.6° / 18.9° 45.1
Dec 15.7°C / 60°F 10.3° / 21.1° 44.0
Diamond Harbour experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above New Zealand avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density309/sq mi
Coordinates-43.6289°N, 172.7254°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below New Zealand avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

656 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand M7.0 73 km
Jun 18, 1994 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.8 114 km
Nov 24, 1995 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.2 104 km
Feb 21, 2011 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand M6.1 6 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 98 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 143 km
Jun 13, 2011 9 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.9 7 km
Feb 14, 2016 12 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.8 17 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 143 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 136 km
Feb 22, 2011 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.6 9 km
Feb 22, 2011 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.5 8 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 121 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 117 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 129 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 103 km
Jan 1, 2012 21 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.2 21 km
Jun 21, 2011 1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.2 17 km
Jun 13, 2011 10 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.2 6 km
Aug 29, 1996 74 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 2 103 km
1895 PIEGON BAY Meteorological 5.0 m — 16 km
1881 PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) Earthquake 3.0 m — 16 km
1856 S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND Unknown 1.0 m — 71 km
1922 SE. NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 0.4 m — 73 km
1978 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Meteorological — — 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
February 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
June 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in Coldest
July 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
August 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in

Diamond Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Diamond Harbour

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Diamond Harbour School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Diamond Harbour

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RDU 98.5FM — MP3 128 kbps
3ABN Christian Radio bible teaching, christian AAC+ 56 kbps
Anthemz — AAC 130 kbps
Akaroa World Radio easy listening AAC
XS80s 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
Dave FM 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Power Hit FM 87.8 - Christchurch, NZ pop music, top 40 AAC+ 64 kbps
8K.NZ eclectic, independent MP3 192 kbps
RDU alternative MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Diamond Harbour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Air Force Museum
Akaroa Museum
Canterbury Museum Pop-Up
Craft Station
Godley Head Heritage Trust Museum
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery
New Brighton Museum
Ngaio Marsh House
Our City O-Tautahi
Pioneer Hall
Quake City
Rutherford's Den
Steam Scene Museum
Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum
Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities
The Central Art Gallery
The Whare
Thornycroft Torpedo Boat Museum
Yaldhurst Museum

Libraries in Diamond Harbour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Akaroa library0.0
ARA Library0.0
ARA Library0.0
Aranui Library0.0
Book Discussion Scheme0.0
Central Library - Te Puna Mātauraka o Waitaha0.0
Central Library - Te Puna Mātauraka o Waitaha0.0
Diamond Harbour Library0.0
Engineering and Physical Sciences Library0.0
Fendalton Library0.0
Heathcote Valley Community Library0.0
Heathcote Valley Community Library0.0
Hornby Centre0.0
Lincoln Library0.0
Linwood Library0.0
Linwood Library0.0
Little River Library0.0
Lyttelton Library0.0
Macmillan Brown Library0.0
Matatiki: Hornby Centre0.0
New Brighton Library0.0
Opawa Public Library0.0
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre0.0
Papanui Library0.0
Parklands Library0.0
Redcliff Village Library0.0
Redwood Library0.0
Redwood Library0.0
Saint Martins Library0.0
Saint Martins Library0.0
Shirley Library0.0
Spreydon Library0.0
Tai Tapu Library0.0
Tūranga (Christchurch Central Library)0.0
Upper Riccarton Community and School Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Diamond Harbour

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akaroa Farmers Market
Christchurch Farmers' Market
Christchurch Night Market — Ferrymead
Lincoln Saturday Market
Lyttleton Farmers Market
Riccarton Rotary Market
Riverside Market
Small farmers market
South Christchurch Farmers' Market
The Provedore

Cafes in Diamond Harbour

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diamond Harbour Eatery and Bar
Salt
Soulful Coffee

Castles in Diamond Harbour

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort Jervois

Gas Stations in Diamond Harbour

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NPD Self Serve

Golf Courses in Diamond Harbour

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chateris Bay Golf and Tennis club
Kaituna Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Diamond Harbour

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Airports Near Diamond Harbour

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Christchurch International AirportCHCLarge Airport
Dunsandel—Small Airport
Fernside Fields Airpark—Small Airport
Forest Field Aerodrome—Small Airport
Kings (Ladbrooks)—Small Airport
Rangiora Airfield—Small Airport
Taitapu Ag strip—Small Airport
West Melton Aerodrome—Small Airport
Worthy Lodge airstrip (Ladbrooks)—Small Airport

Post Offices in Diamond Harbour

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Flaunt Hair Design

Treatment Centers in Diamond Harbour

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
24 Hour Surgery
ARA Health Centre
Cashel Health Centre
Christchurch PsychMed
Ear Health Riccarton
Etu Pasifika
High Street City Health
Ilam Medical Centre
Maui Clinic
Pegasus Primary Mental Health Services
Rodger Wright Centre
Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa
Straven Medical
The Merivale Clinic
Triton Hearing Clinic, St Albans
Urology Associates

Churches & Religious Organizations in Diamond Harbour

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mount Herbert Parish / Mt Herbert Community Churches
St Paul's Port Levy

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Diamond Harbour

What is the population of Diamond Harbour?

Diamond Harbour has a population of 1,720 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 309 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Diamond Harbour expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,680, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,600 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $988 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Diamond Harbour?

Diamond Harbour has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Diamond Harbour?

The job market in Diamond Harbour is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $436. There are 158 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Diamond Harbour?

The median home value in Diamond Harbour is $197,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $988. The homeownership rate is 91.2%.

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