Glenavy is a small town in the South Island of New Zealand.[3] It is located at the southern extreme of the Canterbury region on the alluvial fan of the Waitaki River, three kilometres from the river's outflow into the Pacific Ocean.
Glenavy | |
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Rural settlement | |
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| Coordinates: 44°55′S 171°06′E / 44.917°S 171.100°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Waimate District |
| Ward | Lower Waihao Ward |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Waimate District Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Waimate | Craig Rowley |
| • Waitaki MP | Miles Anderson |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.40 km2 (0.93 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024)[2] | |
• Total | 230 |
| • Density | 96/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
| Area code | 03 |
Glenavy was named for Glenavy, Northern Ireland, the birthplace of former New Zealand Premier John Ballance.[4]
Demographics
editGlenavy is described as a rural settlement by Statistics New Zealand, and covers 2.40 km2 (0.93 sq mi).[1] It had an estimated population of 230 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 96 people per km2. The settlement is part of the larger Morven-Glenavy-Ikawai statistical area.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 129 | — |
| 2013 | 201 | +6.54% |
| 2018 | 195 | −0.60% |
| Source: [5] | ||
Glenavy had a population of 195 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 6 people (−3.0%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 66 people (51.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 105 households, comprising 105 males and 90 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.17 males per female. The median age was 58.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 18 people (9.2%) aged under 15 years, 30 (15.4%) aged 15 to 29, 78 (40.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 69 (35.4%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 87.7% European/Pākehā, 12.3% Māori, 9.2% Asian, and 1.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 43.1% had no religion, and 40.0% were Christian.
Of those at least 15 years old, 15 (8.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 60 (33.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $23,000, compared with $31,800 nationally. 3 people (1.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 57 (32.2%) people were employed full-time, 21 (11.9%) were part-time, and 6 (3.4%) were unemployed.[5]
Morven-Glenavy-Ikawai statistical area
editThe Morven-Glenavy-Ikawai statistical area covers 386.32 km2 (149.16 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,310 as of June 2024,[6] with a population density of 3.4 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 939 | — |
| 2013 | 1,131 | +2.69% |
| 2018 | 1,095 | −0.64% |
| Source: [7] | ||
Morven-Glenavy-Ikawai had a population of 1,095 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 36 people (−3.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 156 people (16.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 441 households, comprising 597 males and 501 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.19 males per female. The median age was 36.3 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 219 people (20.0%) aged under 15 years, 219 (20.0%) aged 15 to 29, 534 (48.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 126 (11.5%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 75.9% European/Pākehā, 8.8% Māori, 0.8% Pasifika, 19.2% Asian, and 2.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 24.7, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 46.8% had no religion, 36.2% were Christian, 0.5% had Māori religious beliefs, 5.2% were Hindu, 0.3% were Muslim, 1.9% were Buddhist and 1.9% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 141 (16.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 183 (20.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $40,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. 111 people (12.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 528 (60.3%) people were employed full-time, 117 (13.4%) were part-time, and 24 (2.7%) were unemployed.[7]
Education
editGlenavy School is a full primary school serving years 1 to 8,[8] with a roll of 127 students as of August 2024.[9] The school opened in 1889.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Place name detail: Glenavy". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ Reed, A.W. (2002) The Reed dictionary of New Zealand place names. Auckland: Reed Books. ISBN 0-790-00761-4.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7027631.
- ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Morven-Glenavy-Ikawai (342600). 2018 Census place summary: Morven-Glenavy-Ikawai
- ^ Education Counts: Glenavy School
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "South Canterbury Schools" (PDF). South Canterbury branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists. Retrieved 26 November 2021.