Kimbolton, New Zealand
Kimbolton | |
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Manawatū District Council | |
• Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
Area | |
• Total | 1.32 km2 (0.51 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 260 |
• Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
Kimbolton is a rural village north of
The soil and climate in the area is ideal for rhododendrons and there are two rhododendron gardens in the area, including the former garden of the New Zealand Rhododendron Association, which was largely built by John Stuart Yeates, now called Heritage Park.[3]
Amenities in the town include a cafe, a bowling green, a native reserve, and a rugby ground.[3][4]
The small farming settlement of Āpiti lies 15km northeast of Kimbolton.
Demographics
Kimbolton is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 1.32 km2 (0.51 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 260 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 197 people per km2. It is part of the larger Kiwitea statistical area.[5]
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 198 | — |
2013 | 204 | +0.43% |
2018 | 228 | +2.25% |
Source: [6] |
Kimbolton had a population of 228 at the
Ethnicities were 94.7% European/Pākehā, 10.5% Māori, 1.3% Pacific peoples, and 1.3% Asian. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 57.9% had no religion, and 38.2% were Christian.
Of those at least 15 years old, 27 (15.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 45 (25.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $26,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. 24 people (13.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 81 (45.0%) people were employed full-time, 30 (16.7%) were part-time, and 9 (5.0%) were unemployed.[6]
Education
Kimbolton School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[7] with a roll of 52 as of February 2024.[8]
References
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ 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)
- ^ a b c "Kimbolton NZ". kimboltonnz.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2006.
- ^ "Kimbolton Heritage Park". heritagepark.co.nz/.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Kiwitea
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7018049.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- Education Review Office. Archived from the originalon 12 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
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