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Terrace End, New Zealand

Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand

Terrace End is a small city in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 6,740. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

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6,740 Population 28/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
70.7 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$19,620 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$19,620 median income, 6.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$156,000 home value, $780/mo rent

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About Terrace End

Terrace End

Terrace End railway station was a flag station on the North Island Main Trunk (NIMT) in New Zealand. The station served the northern suburb of Terrace End in Palmerston North. The station was located adjacent to a gravel pit owned by the Railways Department (NZR) for ballast production.

People

Population6,740
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density28/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,620
Per Capita$19,620
Unemployment6.5%

Housing

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Home Value$156,000
Rent$780
Ownership49.3%
Housing Units2,696

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain70.7 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population6,740
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates-40.3483°, 175.6302°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceManawatu-Wanganui
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation70.7 inches (1,795 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$19,620
Median Age34.9 years

About Terrace End

Terrace End is a small city in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 6,740. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 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.

Terrace End has a population of 6,740 with a density of 28 people per square mile, spread across 242.7 square miles. The median age is 34.9 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,740
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
34.9yrs
Median Age
10% below New Zealand avg
242.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Terrace End vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Terrace End is $19,620, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,620 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $377, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 620 business establishments.

Income: Terrace End vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$19,620
74% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$19,620
Avg Weekly Wage$377

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)620

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Terrace End is $156,000, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $780 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 49.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,696 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,000
45% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$780
33% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership49.3%
Owner-Occupied49.3%
Renter-Occupied50.7%
Housing Units2,696

Property Tax

Terrace End enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 70.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area242.7 sq mi (628.6 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-40.3483°N, 175.6302°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.7"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.47"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,245 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 37 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 40 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 38 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 144 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 96 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 103 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 148 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 57 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 138 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 50 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 140 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 62 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 110 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 75 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 143 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 77 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 109 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 81 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 85 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand M5.3 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 72 km
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m — 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 119 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 133 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 173 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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

Terrace End 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").

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Schools in Terrace End

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Terrace End School — — — —
Parkland School — — — —
Carncot School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Terrace End

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2XS FM Palmerston North retro, rock MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Terrace End

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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
Tui Brewery Museum

Libraries in Terrace End

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashhurst Community Library0.0
Awapuni Library0.0
Bulls Library0.0
Feilding Public Library0.0
Library0.0
Linton Camp Community Library0.0
Palmerston North City Library0.0
Palmerston North City Library0.0
Sanson Community Library0.0
Sanson Library0.0
Shannon Library0.0
Te Pātikitiki Community Library0.0
Youth Space0.0

Farmers Markets in Terrace End

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Albert Street Market (Saturday)

Restaurants in Terrace End

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golden Time Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Saigon Restaurant & Bar
Spicy India

Cafes in Terrace End

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Cooperage

Dentists in Terrace End

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carpenters Dental
Rapid Response Dental

Veterinaries in Terrace End

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NZ #368386977

Gas Stations in Terrace End

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex
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Banks in Terrace End

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westpac

Golf Courses in Terrace End

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palmerston North Golf Course

Breweries in Terrace End

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tui Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Terrace End

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Terrace End

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hood AirportMROMedium Airport
Palmerston North AirportPMRMedium Airport
Paraparaumu AirportPPQMedium Airport
RNZAF Base OhakeaOHAMedium Airport
Wanganui AirportWAGMedium Airport
Alfredton Airport—Small Airport
Dannevirke Aerodrome—Small Airport
Feilding Airport—Small Airport
Foxpine Aerodrome—Small Airport
Otaki Airport—Small Airport
Taihape Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Terrace End

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Terrace End Postshop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Terrace End

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Harvest Baptist Church
Saint Davids Presbyterian Church
St Peter's Anglican Church
Wesley Broadway Methodist 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 Terrace End

What is the population of Terrace End?

Terrace End has a population of 6,740 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 242.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Terrace End expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,620, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $156,000 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Terrace End?

Terrace End 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 Terrace End?

The unemployment rate in Terrace End is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $377. There are 620 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Terrace End?

The median home value in Terrace End is $156,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $780. The homeownership rate is 49.3%.

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