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Harewood, New Zealand
Canterbury · New Zealand
Harewood is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 1,386. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Harewood
Harewood is a northwestern suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. The suburb is split by State Highway 1, with the bulk of Harewood's residential areas to the east of the highway and its industrial areas to the west. The suburb is a major transport hub and it encompasses the International Antarctic Centre.
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| Population | 1,386 |
| Population Density | 3,746 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | -43.4833°, 172.5833° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Canterbury |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.2 inches (869 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,180 |
| Median Age | 50.3 years |
About Harewood
Harewood is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 1,386. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Harewood vs New Zealand Average
Income: Harewood vs New Zealand
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,180 |
| 64% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,180 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $523 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 128 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $260,000 |
| 8% below New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,300 |
| 12% above New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 86.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.7% |
| Housing Units | 554 |
Property Tax
Climate in Harewood
Harewood 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -43.4833°N, 172.5833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 91 km |
| 1895 | PIEGON BAY | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 34 km |
| 1881 | PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 34 km |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | - | 74 km |
| 1922 | SE. NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 64 km |
| 1978 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | - | - | 55 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in |
Harewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (1.9").
Schools in Harewood
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold School | - | - | - | - |
| Breens Intermediate School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Harewood
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 Harewood
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Museum | ||||
| Canterbury Museum Pop-Up | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Rangiora Museum | ||||
| 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 Harewood
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARA Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ARA Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aranui Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Book Discussion Scheme | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library - Te Puna Mātauraka o Waitaha | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library - Te Puna Mātauraka o Waitaha | 0.0 | |||||
| Diamond Harbour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fendalton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heathcote Valley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heathcote Valley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hornby Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Ivey Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Lincoln Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyttelton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Macmillan Brown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Matatiki: Hornby Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| New Brighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Opawa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Papanui Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parklands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rangiora Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redcliff Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saint Martins Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saint Martins Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Selwyn Huts community library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shirley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spreydon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tai Tapu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Ara Atea | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Ara Atea (Rolleston Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tūranga (Christchurch Central Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Riccarton Community and School Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Harewood
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Farmers' Market | |||||
| Christchurch Night Market — Ferrymead | |||||
| Lincoln Saturday Market | |||||
| Lyttleton Farmers Market | |||||
| Rangiora Produce Market Ltd | |||||
| Riccarton Rotary Market | |||||
| Riverside Market | |||||
| Small farmers market | |||||
| South Christchurch Farmers' Market | |||||
| The Provedore |
Restaurants in Harewood
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Harewood
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Harewood
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Harewood
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Harewood
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Harewood
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch International Airport | CHC | Large Airport |
| Culverden | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsandel | - | Small Airport |
| Fernside Fields Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Field Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Kings (Ladbrooks) | - | Small Airport |
| Rangiora Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Springfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taitapu Ag strip | - | Small Airport |
| West Melton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Worthy Lodge airstrip (Ladbrooks) | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Harewood
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| NZ Post Shop Bishopdale Central |
Treatment Centers in Harewood
16 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Harewood
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bishopdale Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Plymouth Brethren Christian Church | |
| Rasol-O-Allah Islamic Center | |
| Sri Ganesha Temple Christchurch | |
| St Gregory's Catholic Church - Bishopdale | |
| The Revival Fellowship |
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What is the population of Harewood?
Harewood has a population of 1,386 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 3,746 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Harewood expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,180, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $260,000 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Harewood?
Harewood 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 Harewood?
The job market in Harewood is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $523. There are 128 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Harewood?
The median home value in Harewood is $260,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,300. The homeownership rate is 86.3%.