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Merivale, New Zealand
Canterbury · New Zealand
Merivale is a small city in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 5,360. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Merivale
Merivale is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, north of the city centre. Like all suburbs in Christchurch, it has no defined boundaries and is a general area, but for the purposes of statistical analysis only, Statistics New Zealand defines it as being Heaton Street to the north, Papanui Road to the east, Harper and Bealey Avenues to the south and Rossall Street to the west, although Real Estate advertising often will claim residences outside this area, especially St Albans to the east of Papanui Road, as being Merivale due to the perceived desirability of the area. The area directly west of Rossall Street, which is called Holmwood by Statistics New Zealand, is sometimes considered part of Merivale.
People
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| Population | 5,360 |
| Population Density | 14,105 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | -43.5083°, 172.6101° |
| 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 | $30,540 |
| Median Age | 42.4 years |
About Merivale
Merivale is a small city in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 5,360. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 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
Merivale vs New Zealand Average
Income: Merivale vs New Zealand
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,540 |
| 59% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,540 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $587 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 493 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $234,000 |
| 17% below New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,170 |
| 1% above New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 55.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.9% |
| Housing Units | 2,144 |
Property Tax
Climate in Merivale
Merivale 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 | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -43.5083°N, 172.6101°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 | 93 km |
| 1895 | PIEGON BAY | Meteorological | 5.0 m | — | 31 km |
| 1881 | PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 31 km |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | — | 73 km |
| 1922 | SE. NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 65 km |
| 1978 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 56 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in |
Merivale has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Merivale
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's College | — | — | — | — |
| Elmwood Normal School | — | — | — | — |
| St Margaret's College | — | — | — | — |
| Waimairi School | — | — | — | — |
| Selwyn House School | — | — | — | — |
| Heaton Normal Intermediate School | — | — | — | — |
| Ferndale School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Merivale
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 Merivale
| 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 Merivale
| 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 Merivale
| 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 |
Hotels in Merivale
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Merivale
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Merivale
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Merivale
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Merivale
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Merivale
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Merivale
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Merivale
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Merivale
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 |
Treatment Centers in Merivale
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 Merivale
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Souls’ Church (St Mary's Anglican Church) | |
| Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church | |
| Grace Baptist Church |
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
23 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Merivale?
Merivale has a population of 5,360 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 14,105 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Merivale expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,540, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $234,000 (17% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Merivale?
Merivale 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 Merivale?
Merivale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $587. There are 493 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Merivale?
The median home value in Merivale is $234,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,170. The homeownership rate is 55.1%.