Merivale, Christchurch

Merivale
Chinese Methodist Church
Interactive map of Merivale
Coordinates: 43°31′01″S 172°36′59″E / 43.517031°S 172.616522°E / -43.517031; 172.616522
CountryNew Zealand
CityChristchurch
Local authorityChristchurch City Council
Electoral wardFendalton
Community boardWaimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood
Area
 • Land223 ha (550 acres)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
5,560
 • Density2,490/km2 (6,460/sq mi)
Strowan
Fendalton
Merivale
St Albans
Riccarton Hagley Park Christchurch Central City

Merivale is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, north of the city centre. Like all suburbs in Christchurch, it has no defined boundaries and is a general area, but for the purposes of statistical analysis only, Statistics New Zealand defines it as being Heaton Street to the north, Papanui Road to the east, Harper and Bealey Avenues to the south and Rossall Street to the west, although Real Estate advertising often will claim residences outside this area, especially St Albans to the east of Papanui Road, as being Merivale due to the perceived desirability of the area. The area directly west of Rossall Street, which is called Holmwood by Statistics New Zealand, is sometimes considered part of Merivale.

The area is predominantly residential.