Fitzherbert

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Fitzherbert
Suburb of Palmerston North
Fitzherbert Bridge Over Manawatū River
Fitzherbert Bridge Over Manawatū River
CountryNew Zealand
CityPalmerston North
Area
 • Land706 ha (1,745 acres)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total3,318
Postcode(s)
4410
(Manawatū River) Aokautere
Massey University
Fitzherbert
Turitea

Fitzherbert is a suburb of Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand.

The Massey University Manawatu Campus is west and northwest of Fitzherbert.

The Food HQ was established north of the Massey University campus in 1971, and includes Plant & Food Research, Fonterra and Massey University research facilities.[2]

Demographics[]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20062,700—    
20132,907+1.06%
20183,318+2.68%
Source: [1]

The statistical area of Poutoa, which covers 7.06 km2 (2.73 sq mi),[3] corresponds to Fitzherbert. It had a population of 3,318 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 411 people (14.1%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 618 people (22.9%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,098 households. There were 1,572 males and 1,743 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.9 males per female. The median age was 41.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 519 people (15.6%) aged under 15 years, 792 (23.9%) aged 15 to 29, 1,410 (42.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 591 (17.8%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 73.8% European/Pākehā, 5.9% Māori, 1.4% Pacific peoples, 22.1% Asian, and 3.4% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 35.2%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 44.7% had no religion, 38.3% were Christian, 2.4% were Hindu, 3.6% were Muslim, 2.1% were Buddhist and 2.4% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 1,068 (38.2%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 246 (8.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $32,900, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,242 (44.4%) people were employed full-time, 399 (14.3%) were part-time, and 93 (3.3%) were unemployed.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Poutoa (232700). 2018 Census place summary: Poutoa
  2. ^ Heagney, George (16 June 2019). "Former Plant and Food Research site up for sale". stuff.co.nz. Manawatu Standard.
  3. ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 27 April 2021.

Coordinates: 40°23′17″S 175°38′10″E / 40.388°S 175.636°E / -40.388; 175.636

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