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Morningside, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Morningside is a small town in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 2,600. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
2,600 Population 118/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
70.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$23,160 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$23,160 median income, 5.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$218,400 home value, $1,092/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,600
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density118/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,160
Per Capita$23,160
Unemployment5.4%

Housing

F
Home Value$218,400
Rent$1,092
Ownership57.3%
Housing Units1,040

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain70.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population2,600
Population Density118 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-35.7348°, 174.3199°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation70.5 inches (1,791 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,160
Median Age33.4 years

About Morningside

Morningside is a small town in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 2,600. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Morningside has a population of 2,600 with a density of 118 people per square mile, spread across 22.0 square miles. The median age is 33.4 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,600
Total Population
118
People / sq mi
33.4yrs
Median Age
14% below New Zealand avg
22.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Morningside vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Morningside is $23,160, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,160 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $445, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 239 business establishments.

Income: Morningside vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$23,160
69% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$23,160
Avg Weekly Wage$445

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)239

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Morningside is $218,400, 23% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,092 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 57.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,040 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$218,400
23% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,092
6% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.3%
Owner-Occupied57.3%
Renter-Occupied42.7%
Housing Units1,040

Property Tax

Morningside enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above New Zealand avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area22.0 sq mi (57.1 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates-35.7348°N, 174.3199°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 1, 2011.

Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 111 km
Jun 20, 2011 116 km NE of Ngunguru, New Zealand M4.5 137 km
Mar 13, 2007 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand M4.0 131 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M3.8 111 km
Jul 1, 2011 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand M2.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whangarei (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 5 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 62 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
June 53°F (11°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in
August 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in Coldest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in

Morningside has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Morningside

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Morningside School
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Radio Stations near Morningside

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Big River FM community, music MP3 128 kbps
Beagle 88.1 alternative, funk MP3 320 kbps
The Wireless (Today's Best Country) country MP3
The Generator classic rock, hard rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Morningside

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Claphams Clock Museum
Medical Museum
Old Library Arts Centre
Packard & Pioneer Museum
Waipu Museum
Whangarei Museum

Libraries in Morningside

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kamo Library0.0
Ngunguru Library0.0
Public Library0.0
The Ruakaka Hub Library and Service Centre0.0
Tikipunga Library0.0
Whangarei Library0.0

Restaurants in Morningside

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Divine Indian restaurant
Emperor Chinese restaurant

Cafes in Morningside

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cobe Coffee
Pantry Cafe

Dentists in Morningside

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental North
Kowhai Dental
Maunu Dental Surgery

Veterinaries in Morningside

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Northland Veterinary Group

Gas Stations in Morningside

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex Whangarei Truck Stop

Stadiums & Teams in Morningside

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Airports Near Morningside

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kerikeri AirportKKEMedium Airport
Whangarei AirportWREMedium Airport
Dargaville AerodromeDGRSmall Airport
Kaikohe AirportKKOSmall Airport
Kaipara Flats AirportSmall Airport
Koheroa AirstripSmall Airport
Maromaku West AirstripSmall Airport
Maungaparenua AirstripSmall Airport
Omaha Flats AirportSmall Airport
Omapere AirstripSmall Airport
Pouerua AirstripSmall Airport
Rangiahua AirstripSmall Airport
Remuera Settlement AirstripSmall Airport
Ruapekapeka AirstripSmall Airport
Ruawai AerodromeSmall Airport
Springhill AirportSmall Airport
Tahere AirstripSmall Airport
Te Kene AirstripSmall Airport
Toots AirstripSmall Airport
Umawera AirstripSmall Airport
Waiaruhe AirstripSmall Airport
Waihou Valley AirstripSmall Airport
Waimaho AirstripSmall Airport
Waitotehoanga AirstripSmall Airport
Waro AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morningside

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christian Renewal Fellowship / Christian Renewal Church
Life's Way Bible Church

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 Morningside

What is the population of Morningside?

Morningside has a population of 2,600 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 118 people per square mile, spread across 22.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Morningside expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,160, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $218,400 (23% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Morningside?

Morningside enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.

How is the job market in Morningside?

The unemployment rate in Morningside is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $445. There are 239 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Morningside?

The median home value in Morningside is $218,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,092. The homeownership rate is 57.3%.

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