Greymouth Central

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Greymouth Central
Suburb of Greymouth
Greymouth viewed from the north-east
Greymouth viewed from the north-east
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CountryNew Zealand
CityGreymouth
Electoral wardCentral
Population
 (2018)
 • Total2,031
Airport(s)Greymouth Airport
Blaketown Cobden
(Tasman Sea)
Greymouth Central
Karoro Wharemoa

Greymouth Central is the central business district of Greymouth on the West Coast of New Zealand, which also contains residential housing.

The earliest street names honour pioneer residents, explorers and prominent local Māori, while others pay tribute to English literary figures and politicians. Later developments recognise the achievements of local residents who contributed significantly to civic and local body affairs.[1]

Demographics[]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20062,400—    
20132,136−1.65%
20182,031−1.00%
Source: [2]

Greymouth Central, comprising the statistical areas of Greymouth Central and King Park, had a population of 2,031 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 105 people (-4.9%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 369 people (-15.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 888 households. There were 954 males and 1,080 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.88 males per female, with 273 people (13.4%) aged under 15 years, 366 (18.0%) aged 15 to 29, 792 (39.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 597 (29.4%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 87.7% European/Pākehā, 9.0% Māori, 1.8% Pacific peoples, 6.9% Asian, and 2.4% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 14.0%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 45.2% had no religion, 42.4% were Christian, 1.2% were Hindu, 0.3% were Muslim and 1.6% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 222 (12.6%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 492 (28.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 732 (41.6%) people were employed full-time, 255 (14.5%) were part-time, and 42 (2.4%) were unemployed.[2]

Individual statistical areas
Name Population Households Median age Median income
Greymouth Central 978 402 52.7 years $23,900[3]
King Park 1,053 486 45.1 years $24,800[4]
New Zealand 37.4 years $31,800

Education[]

Greymouth High School

There are four schools in the central Greymouth area, and other schools in the suburbs or adjoining areas of Blaketown, Cobden and Karoro.

Greymouth High School is a secondary (years 9–13) school with a roll of 569.[5]

Greymouth Main School is a full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 287.[6]

John Paul II High School is a secondary (years 9–13) school with a roll of 178.[7] The school was formed in 1980 from the merger of Marist Brothers Boys’ School and St Mary’s High School.[8]

St Patrick's School is a full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 169.[9] Both are state integrated Catholic schools. The schools are adjacent to each other and have a shared Board of Trustees.[10][11]

All these schools are co-educational. Rolls are as of March 2021.[12]

There is also a tertiary provider. Tai Poutini Polytechnic has its head office based in Greymouth. It also has campuses in Auckland, Christchurch, Hokitika, Reefton, Wanaka and Westport.

References[]

  1. ^ Buckley, Frances (2004). Greymouth street names: a short history (2 ed.). Greymouth: Grey District Library. ISBN 0-476-00294-X.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Greymouth Central (310300) and King Park (310400).
  3. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Greymouth Central
  4. ^ 2018 Census place summary: King Park
  5. ^ Education Counts: Greymouth High School
  6. ^ Education Counts: Greymouth Main School
  7. ^ Education Counts: John Paul II High School
  8. ^ "Description of the School". John Paul II High School.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ Education Counts: St Patrick's School, Greymouth
  10. ^ "Education Review Report: John Paul II High School". Education Review Office. August 2007.
  11. ^ "Education Review Report: St Patrick's School Greymouth". Education Review Office. August 2006.
  12. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 27 April 2021.

Coordinates: 42°27′36″S 171°12′04″E / 42.460°S 171.201°E / -42.460; 171.201

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