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Fitzherbert, New Zealand

Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand

Fitzherbert is a small town in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 4,370. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
4,370 Population 18/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
70.7 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$34,740 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$34,740 median income, 2.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$343,200 home value, $1,716/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,370
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density18/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$34,740
Per Capita$34,740
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

F
Home Value$343,200
Rent$1,716
Ownership87.6%
Housing Units1,748

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain70.7 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population4,370
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates-40.3783°, 175.6302°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceManawatu-Wanganui
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation70.7 inches (1,795 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$34,740
Median Age35.1 years

About Fitzherbert

Fitzherbert is a small town in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 4,370. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Fitzherbert has a population of 4,370 with a density of 18 people per square mile, spread across 242.7 square miles. The median age is 35.1 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,370
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
35.1yrs
Median Age
10% below New Zealand avg
242.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Fitzherbert vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Fitzherbert is $34,740, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,740 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $668, 53% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 402 business establishments.

Income: Fitzherbert vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$34,740
54% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$34,740
Avg Weekly Wage$668

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)402

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fitzherbert is $343,200, 22% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,716 (48% above the national average of $1,163). 87.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,748 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$343,200
22% above New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,716
48% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.6%
Owner-Occupied87.6%
Renter-Occupied12.4%
Housing Units1,748

Property Tax

Fitzherbert enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 70.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area242.7 sq mi (628.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-40.3783°N, 175.6302°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.7"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.47"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,232 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 38 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 40 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 35 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 146 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 95 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 105 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 135 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 57 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 51 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 113 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 137 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 62 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 76 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 146 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 78 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 110 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand M5.3 100 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 81 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 115 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 75 km
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m — 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 122 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 136 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 176 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
June 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in Coldest
July 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
August 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
September 51°F (10°C) 5.5 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in

Fitzherbert has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Fitzherbert

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Turitea School — — — —
OneSchool Global Palmerston North — — — —
Manukura School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Fitzherbert

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2XS FM Palmerston North retro, rock MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Fitzherbert

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bulls Museum
Coach House Museum
Luttrells Gardens and Museum
Rugby Museum
Shannon Railway Station Museum & Visitor Centre
Te Manawa Museum
Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum
Traction Engine Museum
Tui Brewery Museum

Libraries in Fitzherbert

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashhurst Community Library0.0
Awapuni Library0.0
Bulls Library0.0
Feilding Public Library0.0
Library0.0
Linton Camp Community Library0.0
Palmerston North City Library0.0
Palmerston North City Library0.0
Sanson Community Library0.0
Sanson Library0.0
Shannon Library0.0
Te Pātikitiki Community Library0.0
Youth Space0.0

Farmers Markets in Fitzherbert

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Albert Street Market (Saturday)

Restaurants in Fitzherbert

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wharerata

Cafes in Fitzherbert

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Esplanade
The Coffee Spot
The Elm Cafe

Veterinaries in Fitzherbert

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Equine Veterinary Centre
Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Golf Courses in Fitzherbert

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Manawatu Golf Course

Breweries in Fitzherbert

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tui Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Fitzherbert

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fitzherbert

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hood AirportMROMedium Airport
Palmerston North AirportPMRMedium Airport
Paraparaumu AirportPPQMedium Airport
RNZAF Base OhakeaOHAMedium Airport
Wanganui AirportWAGMedium Airport
Alfredton Airport—Small Airport
Dannevirke Aerodrome—Small Airport
Feilding Airport—Small Airport
Foxpine Aerodrome—Small Airport
Otaki Airport—Small Airport
Papawai Airfield—Small Airport
Taihape Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fitzherbert

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aokautere Community Church
Massey Islamic Centre
The Centre

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 Fitzherbert

What is the population of Fitzherbert?

Fitzherbert has a population of 4,370 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 242.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.1 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Fitzherbert expensive to live in?

The median household income is $34,740, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $343,200 (22% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,716 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Fitzherbert?

Fitzherbert enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.7 inches.

How is the job market in Fitzherbert?

The job market in Fitzherbert 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 402 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fitzherbert?

The median home value in Fitzherbert is $343,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,716. The homeownership rate is 87.6%.

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