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Rangiora, New Zealand
Canterbury · New Zealand
Rangiora is a small city in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 19,150. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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People
Economy
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CClimate
| Population | 19,150 |
| Population Density | 2,946 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | -43.3044°, 172.5836° |
| 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 | $22,080 |
| Median Age | 56.7 years |
About Rangiora
Rangiora is a small city in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 19,150. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 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
Rangiora vs New Zealand Average
Income: Rangiora vs New Zealand
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,080 |
| 71% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,080 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $425 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,762 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $169,000 |
| 40% below New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $845 |
| 27% below New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 42.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Housing Units | 7,660 |
Property Tax
Climate in Rangiora
Rangiora 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 | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,946/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -43.3044°N, 172.5836°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 74 km |
| 1895 | PIEGON BAY | Meteorological | 5.0 m | — | 50 km |
| 1881 | PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 50 km |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | — | 91 km |
| 1869 | NEW ZEALAND | Unknown | 0.6 m | — | 147 km |
| 1922 | SE. NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 48 km |
| 1978 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | — | — | 40 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in |
Rangiora has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Rangiora
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley School | — | — | — | — |
| Rangiora High School | — | — | — | — |
| Fernside School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Joseph's School | — | — | — | — |
| Rangiora Borough School | — | — | — | — |
| Ashgrove School | — | — | — | — |
| Rangiora High School | — | — | — | — |
| Te Matauru Primary | — | — | — | — |
| OneSchool Global Rangiora | — | — | — | — |
| Rangiora High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Rangiora
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 Rangiora
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Museum | ||||
| Canterbury Museum Pop-Up | ||||
| Kowai Archives | ||||
| Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery | ||||
| New Brighton Museum | ||||
| Our City O-Tautahi | ||||
| Quake City | ||||
| Rangiora Museum | ||||
| Rutherford's Den | ||||
| Steam Scene Museum | ||||
| Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities | ||||
| The Central Art Gallery | ||||
| Yaldhurst Museum |
Libraries in Rangiora
| 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 | |||||
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fendalton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hornby Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Hurunui Memorial Library Amberley | 0.0 | |||||
| Leithfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linwood 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 | |||||
| Redwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shirley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tūranga (Christchurch Central Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Riccarton Community and School Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rangiora
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Farmers' Market | |||||
| Rangiora Produce Market Ltd | |||||
| Riccarton Rotary Market | |||||
| Riverside Market | |||||
| Small farmers market | |||||
| The Provedore |
Restaurants in Rangiora
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rangiora
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Rangiora
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rangiora
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rangiora
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Rangiora
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rangiora
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rangiora
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Rangiora
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Rangiora
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rangiora
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rangiora
12 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 |
| Hanmer Springs 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 Rangiora
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| NZ Post |
Treatment Centers in Rangiora
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 Rangiora
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anglican Life Rangiora / St. John’s Rangiora | |
| Grace Vineyard Church - Plains Campus | |
| Rangiora Baptist Church | |
| Rangiora Gospel Hall | |
| Rangiora Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| St Matthew's Anglican Church | |
| St. Mary and St. Francis de Sales Church | |
| St. Simon and St. Jude | |
| Thrive Church |
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What is the population of Rangiora?
Rangiora has a population of 19,150 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2,946 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Rangiora expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,080, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. 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 Rangiora?
Rangiora 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 Rangiora?
Rangiora has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $425. There are 1,762 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Rangiora?
The median home value in Rangiora is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 42.9%.