Addington, New Zealand
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Coordinates: 43°32′42″S 172°36′32″E / 43.545°S 172.609°E | |
Country | New Zealand |
City | Christchurch |
Local authority | Christchurch City Council |
Electoral ward |
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Community board |
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Established | 1860 |
Area | |
• Land | 263 ha (650 acres) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 6,080 |
Postcode(s) | 8041 |
Upper Riccarton | Riccarton | Christchurch Central City |
Middleton |
Addington
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Sydenham |
Hillmorton | Spreydon |
Addington is a major suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is sited 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) south-west of the city centre.
As an inner city suburb, Addington has a mix of residential, retail and light industrial properties.
History
19th century
For the first decade after the founding of Christchurch in 1850, Addington was farmland, consisting of large rural sections. In the early 1860s, the railway was surveyed through the area and subdivision of the larger sections began. Factories moved in; wool and grain sheds opened; and with the industry came working class residential settlement.
Development continued throughout the 19th century: the city's sale yards opened in 1874 and the railway workshops were moved to Addington in 1880. By the time the show grounds were opened in 1887, Addington had become an important suburb in the industrial and social life of Christchurch.[3] In 1874 the Addington Prison was built in Lincoln Road; it closed in 1999 and the Mountfort cell block and remaining perimeter walls are a Heritage New Zealand Historic Place Category 2.[4]
The suburb was named for the
20th century
The
Demographics
Addington comprises four statistical areas. Addington North is primarily industrial, with the Main South Line running through it. Addington West and Addington East are residential. Tower Junction has a shopping centre, Addington Racecourse, and light industry, and also includes two rest homes, which result in an unusually high median age for residents.
Name | Area (km2) |
Population | Density (per km2) |
Households | Median age | Median income |
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Addington North | 0.43 | 12 | 28 | 3 | 26.0 years | $40,000[7] |
Addington West | 0.56 | 2,409 | 4,302 | 786 | 35.8 years | $30,200[8] |
Addington East | 0.57 | 2,937 | 5,153 | 1,200 | 31.8 years | $31,700[9] |
Tower Junction | 1.07 | 120 | 112 | 12 | 80.6 years | $22,500[10] |
New Zealand | 37.4 years | $31,800 |
Residential areas
The residential areas of Addington, comprising the statistical areas of Addington West and Addington East cover 1.13 km2 (0.44 sq mi).[1] They had an estimated population of 5,860 as of June 2023, with a population density of 5,186 people per km2.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 4,287 | — |
2013 | 5,031 | +2.31% |
2018 | 5,346 | +1.22% |
Source: [11] |
The statistical areas of Addington West and Addington East had a population of 5,346 at the
Ethnicities were 60.4% European/Pākehā, 10.7% Māori, 4.5% Pasifika, 29.8% Asian, and 4.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 41.0, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 40.1% had no religion, 41.7% were Christian, 0.5% had Māori religious beliefs, 4.3% were Hindu, 2.1% were Muslim, 1.1% were Buddhist and 4.2% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 1,212 (26.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 780 (16.8%) people had no formal qualifications. 399 people (8.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 2,544 (54.7%) people were employed full-time, 519 (11.2%) were part-time, and 183 (3.9%) were unemployed.[11]
Addington North
Addington North covers 0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi).[1] It had an estimated population of 20 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 47 people per km2.
Statistics New Zealand do not publish detailed statistics for areas of very low population.
Tower Junction
Tower Junction covers 1.07 km2 (0.41 sq mi).[1] It had an estimated population of 200 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 187 people per km2.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 24 | — |
2013 | 39 | +7.18% |
2018 | 120 | +25.21% |
Source: [12] |
Tower Junction had a population of 120 at the
Ethnicities were 80.0% European/Pākehā, 2.5% Māori, 5.0% Pasifika, and 15.0% Asian. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 30.0, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 22.5% had no religion, 70.0% were Christian and 2.5% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (10.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 45 (38.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $22,500, compared with $31,800 nationally. 3 people (2.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 24 (20.5%) people were employed full-time, and 6 (5.1%) were part-time.[12]
Economy
Tower Junction shopping centre is located in Addington, owned by
Features
The suburb is home to multiple sporting and events complexes, including
Addington is also close to many other event venues, notably Hagley Park to the north and the Canterbury Agricultural Park to the southwest.
Central to Addington's residential area is St Mary's Anglican Church, which is a historic building surrounded by the spacious grounds and trees of Church Square. The grounds are used by the community for galas, pancake races (on Shrove Tuesday) fairs and weddings. The buildings and surrounding area is registered by Heritage New Zealand as a historic area, with registration number 7516.[15]
The Court Theatre, whose buildings were damaged in the earthquake, relocated to "The Shed" and started operating on 10 December 2011.
Manuka Cottage is a community house that serves the interests of a wide variety of people and local community groups.[16]
Education
Addington Te Kura Taumatua is a contributing primary school for years 1 to 6.[17] It has a roll of 290 students. The school opened in 1881 as West Christchurch Side School.[18]
Sacred Heart School is a Catholic state-integrated full primary school for years 1 to 8.[19] It has a roll of 170 students. Sacred Heart opened in 1877.[20]
References
- ^ a b c d "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ a b c "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ Wilson, John (2018). LOCAL LIVES A History of Addington. p. 29.
- ^ "Addington Prison". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ISBN 978-0-14-320410-7.
- Television New Zealand. 15 March 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Addington North
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Addington West
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Addington East
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Tower Junction
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Addington West (326100) and Addington East (327400).
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Tower Junction (325500). 2018 Census place summary: Tower Junction
- ^ a b c "About Tower Junction". shoptowerjunction.co.nz. Ngāi Tahu.
- The Christchurch Press.
- ^ "Church of St Mary the Virgin Historic Area". NZHPT. Retrieved 2 September 2011.
- ^ "MANUKA COTTAGE – ADDINGTON COMMUNITY HOUSE". Mental Health Education and Resource Centre. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ Education Counts: Addington Te Kura Taumatua
- ^ Clarke, Rae (2006). Addington Primary School – 125 Years 1881–2006. p. 13.
- ^ Education Counts: Sacred Heart School
- ^ "History". Sacred Heart School. Retrieved 25 September 2021.