Coalgate, New Zealand
Coalgate | |
|---|---|
Village | |
UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) | |
| Area code | 03 |
Coalgate is a small town in the
Demographics
Coalgate is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement, and covers 0.75 km2 (0.29 sq mi).[1] It had an estimated population of 380 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 507 people per km2. It is part of the Glentunnel statistical area.[5]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 228 | — |
| 2013 | 315 | +4.73% |
| 2018 | 339 | +1.48% |
| Source: [6] | ||
Coalgate had a population of 339 at the
Ethnicities were 98.2% European/Pākehā, 8.0% Māori, and 0.9% Pasifika. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 65.5% had no religion, 23.9% were Christian, 0.9% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.9% were Buddhist and 0.9% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 45 (17.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 69 (26.1%) people had no formal qualifications. 51 people (19.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 159 (60.2%) people were employed full-time, 39 (14.8%) were part-time, and 6 (2.3%) were unemployed.[6]
Services
Notable features are the Coalgate Tavern and the Coalgate Cabins, both situated on the main road to Hororata. Coalgate also has a walkway through the old Coalgate Domain. In addition to these there is also a Coalgate bowling green. A garage is also located in Coalgate.
The town has access to the
Transport
On 3 November 1875, the
Coalgate is serviced by State Highway 77/Inland Scenic Route 72.
References
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
- ^ "Place name detail: Coalgate". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 2 April 2008.
- ^ Selwyn District Council, "Glentunnel and Coalgate" Archived 17 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine, accessed 19 May 2008.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Glentunnel
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7026690 and 7026691.
- ^ David Leitch and Brian Scott, Exploring New Zealand's Ghost Railways, revised edition (Wellington: Grantham House, 1998 [1995]), 71-2.