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Swannanoa, New Zealand
Canterbury · New Zealand
Swannanoa is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 1,050. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Swannanoa
Swannanoa is a small village in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is located 35 kilometres northwest of the largest city in the South Island, Christchurch. The area has an estimated population of 1,040 with 283 pupils enrolled in the primary school. The population is slowly increasing due to new subdivisions being developed there and in neighbouring Mandeville North.
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| Population | 1,050 |
| Population Density | 162 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | -43.3833°, 172.4667° |
| 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 | $48,800 |
| Median Age | 37.2 years |
About Swannanoa
Swannanoa is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 1,050. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 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
Swannanoa vs New Zealand Average
Income: Swannanoa vs New Zealand
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Income
| Median HH Income | $48,800 |
| 35% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,076 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $944 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 41% above New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 97 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,800 |
| 47% below New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $754 |
| 35% below New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 64.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.5% |
| Housing Units | 420 |
Property Tax
Climate in Swannanoa
Swannanoa has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Feb (16.3°C), the coldest is Jul (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 711 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 | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -43.3833°N, 172.4667°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 | 86 km |
| 1895 | PIEGON BAY | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 49 km |
| 1881 | PIGEON BAY (BANKS PENINSULA) | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 49 km |
| 1856 | S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND | Unknown | 1.0 m | - | 78 km |
| 1869 | NEW ZEALAND | Unknown | 0.6 m | - | 143 km |
| 1922 | SE. NEW ZEALAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 61 km |
| 1978 | OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | - | - | 53 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in |
Swannanoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (2.0").
Schools in Swannanoa
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Koromiko / Swannanoa School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Swannanoa
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 Swannanoa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Museum | ||||
| Canterbury Museum Pop-Up | ||||
| Kowai Archives | ||||
| Mike Pero's Motorcycle Gallery | ||||
| Ngaio Marsh House | ||||
| Our City O-Tautahi | ||||
| Quake City | ||||
| Rangiora Museum | ||||
| Rutherford's Den | ||||
| Steam Scene Museum | ||||
| Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities | ||||
| The Central Art Gallery | ||||
| The Whare | ||||
| Thornycroft Torpedo Boat Museum | ||||
| Yaldhurst Museum |
Libraries in Swannanoa
| 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 | |||||
| Heathcote Valley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heathcote Valley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hornby Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Linwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Macmillan Brown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Matatiki: Hornby Centre | 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 | |||||
| Saint Martins Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saint Martins Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shirley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spreydon 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 Swannanoa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Farmers' Market | |||||
| Christchurch Night Market — Ferrymead | |||||
| Rangiora Produce Market Ltd | |||||
| Riccarton Rotary Market | |||||
| Riverside Market | |||||
| Small farmers market | |||||
| South Christchurch Farmers' Market | |||||
| The Provedore |
Restaurants in Swannanoa
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Swannanoa
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Swannanoa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Swannanoa
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch International Airport | CHC | Large Airport |
| Ashburton Airport | ASG | Small 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 Swannanoa
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 Swannanoa
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Swannanoa Community Church |
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What is the population of Swannanoa?
Swannanoa has a population of 1,050 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 162 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.
Is Swannanoa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,800 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $754 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Swannanoa?
Swannanoa 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 Swannanoa?
The unemployment rate in Swannanoa is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 97 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Swannanoa?
The median home value in Swannanoa is $150,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $754. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.