Parkside, New Zealand

Canterbury · New Zealand

Parkside is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 2,530. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,530 Population 193/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Parkside

Parkside

Parkside is a suburb of Timaru, in the Timaru District and Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island.

People

Population2,530
Density193/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population2,530
Population Density193 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-44.4029°, 171.2546°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceCanterbury
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Parkside

Parkside is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 2,530. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Parkside experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below New Zealand avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²)
Population Density193/sq mi
Coordinates44.4029°S, 171.2546°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

445 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand M7.0 108 km
Feb 21, 2011 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand M6.1 146 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 129 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 150 km
Feb 22, 2011 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.6 141 km
Feb 22, 2011 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.5 144 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 79 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 140 km
Oct 20, 1998 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.4 142 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 136 km
Jun 21, 2011 1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.2 135 km
Jan 19, 2011 2 km S of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.1 135 km
Jul 6, 2015 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.1 123 km
Sep 3, 2010 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand M5.1 102 km
Oct 4, 2010 5 km ESE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.1 138 km
Jun 5, 2011 0 km E of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 129 km
Sep 3, 2010 6 km NNE of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 134 km
May 9, 2011 2 km ESE of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 129 km
Sep 4, 2010 15 km SW of Darfield, New Zealand M5.0 108 km
Sep 3, 2010 4 km SSE of Oxford, New Zealand M4.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND Unknown 1.0 m - 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
March 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 44°F (6°C) 1.4 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Parkside has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in July to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Parkside

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sacred Heart Primary School - - - -
Roncalli College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Parkside

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100,3FM South Canterbury geraldine, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Compass FM community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Parkside

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Pleasant Point Railway
South Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre
South Canterbury Museum
South Canterbury Traction Engine And Transport Museum.

Libraries in Parkside

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Timaru District Library0.0

Restaurants in Parkside

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Punjab Indian Tandori

Cafes in Parkside

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chipmunks Playland and Cafe

Clinics in Parkside

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cancer Society Sth Canterbury
Hearing Association

Gas Stations in Parkside

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NZ #4139676996
Z Stafford Street

Ski Resorts Near Parkside

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Dobson Ski Field 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fox Peak Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roundhill Ski Field 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Parkside

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oamaru AirportOAMMedium Airport
Timaru AirportTIUMedium Airport
Anama airstrip-Small Airport
Ashburton AirportASGSmall Airport
Cattle Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Rangitata Island Airport-Small Airport
Waimate Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Parkside

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sacred Heart Basilica

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Shipwrecks Near Parkside

1 documented shipwrecks found near Parkside.

Name Year Description
MV Holmglen - A coastal trading vessel that was lost off Timaru.

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 Parkside

What is the population of Parkside?

Parkside has a population of 2,530 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 193 people per square mile, spread across 13.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Parkside?

Parkside has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches.

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