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Palmerston North, New Zealand
Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand
Palmerston North is a mid-size city in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 91,300. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
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People
Economy
DHousing
FClimate
| Population | 91,300 |
| Population Density | 725 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | -40.3564°, 175.6111° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Manawatu-Wanganui |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.7 inches (1,795 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.3 inches (1 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $17,640 |
| Median Age | 29.6 years |
About Palmerston North
Palmerston North is a mid-size city in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 91,300. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Palmerston North vs New Zealand Average
Income: Palmerston North vs New Zealand
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $17,640 |
| 77% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,640 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $339 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.8% |
| 172% above New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 115 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 2 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $169,600 |
| 40% below New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $848 |
| 27% below New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 20.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 20.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 79.7% |
| Housing Units | 36,520 |
Property Tax
Climate in Palmerston North
Palmerston North has an average annual temperature of 12.6°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.4°C), the coldest is Aug (8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1145 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 125.9 sq mi (326.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.3564°N, 175.6111°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 74 km |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 112 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 120 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 133 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 174 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 176 km |
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 |
Palmerston North 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").
Colleges & Universities in Palmerston North
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airways New Zealand Training Centre | College | — | — |
| IPU New Zealand | College | — | — |
| IPU New Zealand | College | — | — |
| Massey University Hokowhitu Campus | University | — | — |
| Massey University Manawatū Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| Registry | University | — | — |
| Swan House | College | — | — |
| Universal College of Learning | College | — | — |
Schools in Palmerston North
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston North Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Palmerston North Boys' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Queen Elizabeth College | — | — | — | — |
| Mana Tamariki | — | — | — | — |
| Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School | — | — | — | — |
| College Street Normal School | — | — | — | — |
| Central Normal School | — | — | — | — |
| Palmerston North Adventist Christian School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Palmerston North
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2XS FM Palmerston North | retro, rock | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Palmerston North
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 |
Libraries in Palmerston North
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashhurst Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Awapuni Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bulls Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Feilding Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linton Camp Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palmerston North City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palmerston North City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sanson Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sanson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shannon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Pātikitiki Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Youth Space | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palmerston North
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Street Market (Saturday) |
Hotels in Palmerston North
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Palmerston North
53 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Palmerston North
20 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Palmerston North
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Palmerston North
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Palmerston North
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Palmerston North
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Palmerston North
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Palmerston North
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Palmerston North
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Palmerston North
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Palmerston North
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Palmerston North
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palmerston North
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hood Airport | MRO | Medium Airport |
| Palmerston North Airport | PMR | Medium Airport |
| Paraparaumu Airport | PPQ | Medium Airport |
| RNZAF Base Ohakea | OHA | Medium Airport |
| Wanganui Airport | WAG | Medium 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 Palmerston North
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Advance Church | |
| All Saints' Anglican Church | |
| Cathedral of the Holy Spirit | |
| Christ Sanctuary Church | |
| Crosspoint Church | |
| Emmanuel Congregational Church | |
| Grace City Church | |
| Gurudwara Sri Guru Harkishan Sahib Ji | |
| Hope Vineyard Church | |
| King's Grace Church | |
| Mosaic Community Church | |
| Palmerston North Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Palmerston North Full Gospel Church | |
| Palmerston North Victory Christian Church | |
| Pathways at St Andrews | |
| Saint Lukes Lutheran Church | |
| Salvation Army Palmerston North | |
| Victoria Avenue Gospel Hall | |
| Vision Church |
Explore Near Palmerston North
Quick Facts
Around Palmerston North
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Palmerston North
23 places within 15 km
- • Kauwhata Pā
- • Kōpuanui
- • Te Kairanga
- • Te Motu o Poutoa
- • Bronwyn Zimmerman Art Gallery
- • Adams Peak
- • Bryant Hill
- • Mārima
- • Mount Cleese
- • Ramiha
- + 2 more
- • Longburn Railway Station
- • Ōpiki Toll Bridge
- • Maurice Murray Lookout
- • Ngahere Park Lookout
- • Platinum Mines
- • Toe Toe Junction
- • Tom's Lookout
- + 4 more
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
23 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Palmerston North
What is the population of Palmerston North?
Palmerston North has a population of 91,300 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 725 people per square mile, spread across 125.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Palmerston North expensive to live in?
The median household income is $17,640, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,600 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $848 per month, below 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 Palmerston North?
Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North?
The job market in Palmerston North faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $339. There are 115 business establishments in the area, including 62 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Palmerston North?
The median home value in Palmerston North is $169,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $848. The homeownership rate is 20.3%.