Blenheim Central

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Blenheim Central
Suburb of Blenheim, New Zealand
Seymour Square
Seymour Square
Coordinates: 41°30′47″S 173°57′14″E / 41.513°S 173.954°E / -41.513; 173.954Coordinates: 41°30′47″S 173°57′14″E / 41.513°S 173.954°E / -41.513; 173.954
CountryNew Zealand
CityBlenheim, New Zealand
Electoral wardBlenheim Ward
Area
 • Land155 ha (383 acres)
Population
 (June 2021)[1]
 • Total1,250
Mayfield Riversdale
Springlands
Blenheim Central
Redwoodtown Riverlands
Market Street

Blenheim Central is the central suburb and central business district of Blenheim, in the Marlborough region of the South Island of New Zealand. The central park, , contains a clock tower and war memorial fountain.[2]

Demographics[]

Blenheim Central covers 1.55 km2 (0.60 sq mi).[3] It had an estimated population of 1,250 as of June 2021, with a population density of 806 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20061,110—    
20131,068−0.55%
20181,152+1.53%
Source: [4]

Blenheim Central had a population of 1,152 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 84 people (7.9%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 42 people (3.8%) since the 2006 census. There were 453 households. There were 606 males and 543 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.12 males per female. The median age was 37.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 168 people (14.6%) aged under 15 years, 276 (24.0%) aged 15 to 29, 522 (45.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 183 (15.9%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 81.0% European/Pākehā, 17.7% Māori, 4.2% Pacific peoples, 5.7% Asian, and 4.2% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 19.8%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 54.4% had no religion, 31.2% were Christian, 1.3% were Hindu, 0.3% were Muslim, 0.8% were Buddhist and 3.9% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 96 (9.8%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 240 (24.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $28,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 528 (53.7%) people were employed full-time, 159 (16.2%) were part-time, and 42 (4.3%) were unemployed.[4]

Education[]

Blenheim School is a coeducational contributing primary school (years 1-6) with a roll of 96 students.[5]

Marlborough Boys' College is a single-sex secondary school (years 9–13) with a roll of 893 students.[6]

St Mary's School is a state-integrated Catholic primary school (years 1-8) with a roll of 175 students.[7]

Rolls are as of November 2021.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Seymour Square". Marlborough District Council. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  3. ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Blenheim Central (307900). 2018 Census place summary: Blenheim Central
  5. ^ Education Counts: Mayfield School
  6. ^ Education Counts: Marlborough Boys' College
  7. ^ Education Counts: Mayfield School
  8. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
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