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Eastbourne, New Zealand
Wellington Region · New Zealand
Eastbourne is a small town in Wellington Region, New Zealand with a population of 2,760. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
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About Eastbourne
Eastbourne is a suburb of Lower Hutt, a part of Wellington, New Zealand. Lying beside the sea, it is a popular local tourist destination via car from Petone or from ferry crossings from central Wellington. An outer suburb, it lies on the eastern shore of Wellington Harbour, five kilometres south of the main Lower Hutt urban area and directly across the harbour from the Miramar Peninsula in Wellington city. A narrow exposed coastal road connects it with the rest of Lower Hutt via the Eastern Bays and the industrial suburb of Seaview. It is named for Eastbourne in England, another seaside town known as a destination for day-trips.
People
Economy
BHousing
DClimate
| Population | 2,760 |
| Population Density | 3,680 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Coordinates | -41.3000°, 174.9000° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Wellington Region |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.9 inches (861 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $34,740 |
| Median Age | 46.5 years |
About Eastbourne
Eastbourne is a small town in New Zealand (Wellington Region) with a population of 2,760. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Eastbourne vs New Zealand Average
Income: Eastbourne vs New Zealand
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Income
| Median HH Income | $34,740 |
| 54% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,740 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $668 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 254 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $312,000 |
| 11% above New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,560 |
| 34% above New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 82.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.9% |
| Housing Units | 1,104 |
Property Tax
Climate in Eastbourne
Eastbourne has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 987 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,680/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.3000°N, 174.9000°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 10 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 79 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 65 km |
| 1855 | WHARANUI | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in |
Eastbourne has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 47°F in June to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (2.8").
Schools in Eastbourne
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muritai School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Eastbourne
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZM Wellington (new) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 95bFM - FLAC | university radio, university of auckland | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Coast Access Radio MP3 | community radio | MP3 134 kbps | |
| 95bFM - 256Kbps MP3 | university radio, university of auckland | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radioactive.FM 88.6 | alternative, indie | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RNZ National | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| jakemusic | random | MP3 | |
| The Cheese | gen-x, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wellington Access Radio | community, culture | MP3 134 kbps | |
| KIX FM | classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 95bFM - 64kbps AAC+ | university radio, university of auckland | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| TLC Radio Northland | — | MP3 | |
| Heads FM Mangawhai 106.4 | community, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mushroom FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mouthfull Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| World FM Tawa 88.2 | current affairs, kiwi | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Paekakariki 88.2FM | community, eclectic | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Eastbourne
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Cemetery Chapel | ||||
| Bolton St Cemetery Chapel | ||||
| Cable Car Museum | ||||
| Cable Car Museum | ||||
| Cricket Museum | ||||
| Cricket Museum | ||||
| Golder's Cottage | ||||
| Holocaust Centre of New Zealand | ||||
| Holocaust Centre of New Zealand | ||||
| Katherine Mansfield House and Garden | ||||
| Katherine Mansfield House and Garden | ||||
| Munitions Laboratory and Muesum / Public Toilets | ||||
| Museum of New Zealand | ||||
| Museum of New Zealand | ||||
| Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Archives | ||||
| Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Archives | ||||
| Nairn Street Colonial Cottage | ||||
| Nairn Street Colonial Cottage | ||||
| New Zealand Police Museum | ||||
| New Zealand Portrait Gallery | ||||
| New Zealand Portrait Gallery | ||||
| Pātaka Art + Museum | ||||
| Petone Settlers Museum | ||||
| Porirua Hospital Museum | ||||
| Reserve Bank Museum | ||||
| Reserve Bank Museum | ||||
| Silver Stream Railway Museum | ||||
| Space Place | ||||
| Space Place | ||||
| Te Māori Waiwhetu Cultural Centre and Museum | ||||
| The Dowse Art Museum | ||||
| Victoria University Classics Museum | ||||
| Victoria University Classics Museum | ||||
| Wellington Museum | ||||
| Wellington Museum |
Libraries in Eastbourne
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Turnbull Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Alexander Turnbull Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brooklyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brooklyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cummings Park (Ngaio) Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastbourne Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| He Matapihi Molesworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| He Matapihi Molesworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Island Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Island Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnsonville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnsonville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Karori Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Khandallah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Khandallah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lower Hutt War Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Massey University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miramar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miramar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moera Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naenae Kitty Mildenhall Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of New Zealand | 0.0 | |||||
| Newtown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parliamentary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Petone Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinehaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porirua Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsey House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsey House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruth Gotlieb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruth Gotlieb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stokes Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Awe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Awe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Mataphi ki te ao nui / Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Titahi Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Hutt City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VUW - Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VUW - Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VUW Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VUW Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wadestown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wainuiomata Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitby Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Eastbourne
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbourside Market | |||||
| Harbourside Market | |||||
| Newtown Fruit & Vegetables Market | |||||
| Newtown Fruit & Vegetables Market | |||||
| Riverbank Market | |||||
| Waitangirua Market |
Restaurants in Eastbourne
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Eastbourne
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Eastbourne
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Eastbourne
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Eastbourne
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Eastbourne
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Eastbourne
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boneface Brewing Co | ||||
| Garage Project Wild Workshop | ||||
| Garage Project Wild Workshop | ||||
| Kereru Brewing Company, Limited | ||||
| Mean Doses | ||||
| Mean Doses | ||||
| Panhead Brewery | ||||
| Parrotdog Brewery | ||||
| Parrotdog Brewery | ||||
| Te Aro Brewing Company | ||||
| The Malthouse | ||||
| The Malthouse |
Stadiums & Teams in Eastbourne
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Basin Reserve | ||
| Hnry Stadium | ||
| National Hockey Stadium | ||
| Renouf Tennis Centre |
Airports Near Eastbourne
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | Large Airport |
| Hood Airport | MRO | Medium Airport |
| Paraparaumu Airport | PPQ | Medium Airport |
| Cape Campbell airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Martinborough Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Papawai Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Eastbourne
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| NZ Post Eastbourne |
Treatment Centers in Eastbourne
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ABI Rehabilitation Specialists | ||
| Capital Care Health Centre | ||
| Dilworth Hearing | ||
| Hand Rehab | ||
| Hikitia Te Wairua | ||
| Karori Village Health Centre | ||
| Peninsula Medical Centre | ||
| Rangipapa Forensic Psychiatry Inpatient Unit | ||
| Snip Vasectomy | ||
| Student Health | ||
| The Sports and Pain Clinic | ||
| Wellington Sexual Health Service |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Eastbourne
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| San Antonio Catholic Church / San Antonio Parish | |
| St Alban's Anglican Church - Eastbourne | |
| St Ronans Presbyterian Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Eastbourne?
Eastbourne has a population of 2,760 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 3,680 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Eastbourne expensive to live in?
The median household income is $34,740, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $312,000 (11% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,560 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Eastbourne?
Eastbourne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.
How is the job market in Eastbourne?
The job market in Eastbourne is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $668. There are 254 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Eastbourne?
The median home value in Eastbourne is $312,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,560. The homeownership rate is 82.1%.