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Ealing, New Zealand

Canterbury · New Zealand

Ealing is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 1,740. Elevation: 367 ft (112 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,740 Population 1/sq mi density
367 ft Elevation 112 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.7 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$48,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$171,600 home value, $858/mo rent

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About Ealing

Ealing

The Abbey of Ealing is a Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery located on Castlebar Hill in Ealing, England. It is part of the English Benedictine Congregation.

People

Population1,740
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,800
Per Capita$49,076
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,600
Rent$858
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units696

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population1,740
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Coordinates-44.0500°, 171.4167°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceCanterbury
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation27.7 inches (703 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,800
Median Age37.2 years

About Ealing

Ealing is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 1,740. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Ealing has a population of 1,740 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.2 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,740
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
2,173.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ealing vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Ealing is $48,800, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $944, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 160 business establishments.

Income: Ealing vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$48,800
35% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$49,076
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
41% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)160

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ealing is $171,600, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $858 (26% below the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 696 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$171,600
39% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$858
26% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units696

Property Tax

Ealing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below New Zealand avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area2,173.2 sq mi (5,628.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-44.0500°N, 171.4167°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

628 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 67 km
Jun 18, 1994 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.8 122 km
Nov 24, 1995 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.2 122 km
Feb 21, 2011 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand M6.1 114 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 88 km
Jun 13, 2011 9 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.9 119 km
Feb 14, 2016 12 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.8 126 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 112 km
Feb 22, 2011 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.6 109 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 45 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 100 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 112 km
Feb 22, 2011 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.5 111 km
Oct 20, 1998 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.4 142 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 95 km
Jun 21, 2011 1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.2 102 km
Jan 1, 2012 21 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.2 134 km
Jun 13, 2011 10 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.2 120 km
Jan 14, 2012 10 km E of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.1 122 km
Sep 3, 2010 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand M5.1 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 PIEGON BAY Meteorological 5.0 m - 126 km
1881 PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) Earthquake 3.0 m - 126 km
1856 S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND Unknown 1.0 m - 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
March 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in
June 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in Driest
July 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in

Ealing has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Ealing

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Carew Peel Forest School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ealing

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100,3FM South Canterbury geraldine, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Compass FM community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ealing

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Geraldine Historical Museum
Geraldine Military Musuem
Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Museum

Libraries in Ealing

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Geraldine Library and Service Centre0.0

Cafes in Ealing

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oasis

Monuments in Ealing

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

44th parallel South

Ski Resorts Near Ealing

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Fox Peak Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mount Hutt Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ealing

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Timaru AirportTIUMedium Airport
Anama airstrip-Small Airport
Arrowsmith Station-Small Airport
Ashburton AirportASGSmall Airport
Cattle Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunsandel-Small Airport
Hakatere Airstrip-Small Airport
Mesopotamia Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Mount Hutt Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Pudding Hill Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rangitata Island Airport-Small Airport
Springfield Airport-Small Airport
Waimate Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Ealing

What is the population of Ealing?

Ealing has a population of 1,740 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.

Is Ealing expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $171,600 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $858 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ealing?

Ealing has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches.

How is the job market in Ealing?

The unemployment rate in Ealing is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 160 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ealing?

The median home value in Ealing is $171,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $858. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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