Woodhill, Whangārei

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Woodhill
Suburb of Whangarei District Council
CountryNew Zealand
CityWhangarei District Council
Population
 (2018)
 • Total2,847
Kensington Whangārei Central
Woodhill
Horahora Raumanga Morningside

Woodhill is a suburb of Whangārei, in Northland Region, New Zealand. It is about 1.5 kilometres southwest of the city centre.[1] State Highway 1 runs through Woodhill, bypassing the CBD, and State Highway 14 ends at an intersection with SH1. Whangarei Hospital is on SH14 between Woodhill and Horahora.

Demographics[]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20062,490—    
20132,439−0.30%
20182,847+3.14%
Source: [2]

The statistical area of Woodhill-Vinetown, which approximately matches this suburb, had a population of 2,847 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 408 people (16.7%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 357 people (14.3%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,095 households. There were 1,392 males and 1,455 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.96 males per female. Of the total population, 543 people (19.1%) were aged up to 15 years, 642 (22.6%) were 15 to 29, 1,194 (41.9%) were 30 to 64, and 468 (16.4%) were 65 or older. Figures may not add up to the total due to rounding.

Ethnicities were 64.5% European/Pākehā, 31.8% Māori, 5.5% Pacific peoples, 14.9% Asian, and 1.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 24.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 46.3% had no religion, 36.2% were Christian, and 10.0% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 405 (17.6%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 477 (20.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $25,700. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,107 (48.0%) people were employed full-time, 324 (14.1%) were part-time, and 105 (4.6%) were unemployed.[2]

History[]

The area has been called Woodhill since the late 19th century[3] and was developed as "Woodhill Estate" at the beginning of the 20th century[4][5] Water pipes were laid about 1907.[6] Around 1910–1911, discussions were held by the Whangarei Borough Council about metalling the roads of the estate.[7][8]

Woodhill was originally part of Whangarei County, but was transferred to Whangarei Borough in 1949.[9]

Notes[]

  1. ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. map 24. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
  2. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Woodhill-Vinetown (107000). 2018 Census place summary: Woodhill-Vinetown
  3. ^ "For Sale". New Zealand Herald. 28 July 1896. p. 1.
  4. ^ "Woodhill Estate - Town of Whangarei Extension". Northern Advocate. 14 September 1901.
  5. ^ "Hunter & Wilson - Auctioneers - For Sale". Northern Advocate. 2 September 1902. p. 4.
  6. ^ "Whangarei Borough Council". New Zealand Herald. 8 November 1907. p. 7.
  7. ^ "Local & General". Northern Advocate. 18 August 1910. p. 4.
  8. ^ "Borough Council - A Generous Suggestion". Northern Advocate. 14 July 1911. p. 5.
  9. ^ "Approve Whangarei Borough Expansion". Northern Advocate. 29 April 1949. p. 6.

Coordinates: 35°43′52″S 174°18′40″E / 35.731°S 174.311°E / -35.731; 174.311

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