Duvauchelle
Duvauchelle | |
|---|---|
Canterbury Region | |
| District | Christchurch City |
| Ward | Banks Peninsula |
| Community | Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Christchurch City Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Christchurch | Phil Mauger |
| • Banks Peninsula MP | Vanessa Weenink |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.65 km2 (0.64 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023)[2] | |
| • Total | 200 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
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Duvauchelle Bay (
Duvauchelle is now part of
History
The site of an ancient
The name of the town and bay comes from the surname of two brothers Jules-Augustin and
Both the Duvauchelle Hotel and the post office were badly damaged by the earthquakes that struck the region in 2010 and 2011. The oldest parts of the hotel were demolished after the earthquakes, the remaining parts of the building were reopened as a single-storey establishment in September 2013.[6]
Demographics
Duvauchelle is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement, and covers 1.65 km2 (0.64 sq mi).[1] It had an estimated population of 200 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 121 people per km2. It is grouped with other settlements including French Farm, Wainui, Robinson's Bay and Takamatua as the statistical area of Akaroa Harbour.[7]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 171 | — |
| 2013 | 210 | +2.98% |
| 2018 | 180 | −3.04% |
| Source: [8] | ||
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Duvauchelle had a population of 180 at the
Ethnicities were 93.3% European/Pākehā, 3.3% Māori, 3.3% Pasifika, 1.7% Asian, and 5.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 45.0% had no religion, 46.7% were Christian and 1.7% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 39 (23.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 27 (16.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $28,900, compared with $31,800 nationally. 21 people (12.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 60 (36.4%) people were employed full-time and 24 (14.5%) were part-time.[8]
Education
Duvauchelle School is a contributing primary school catering for years 1 to 6.[9] It had a roll of 32 as of February 2024.[10] The school was established in 1860.[11]
References
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 15 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)
- ^ Christchurch City Libraries – Kaitouna (Duvauchelle)
- ^ H.C. Jacobson, Tales of Banks Peninsula Akoroa 1893 (pp.225–230)
- ^ Jacobson, 1893 (pp.237–241)
- ^ Historic Duvauchelle hotel for sale
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Akaroa Harbour
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7026656.
- ^ Education Counts: Duvauchelle School
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "About Duvauchelle School". Duvauchelle School. Archived from the original on 22 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.