Riverlands
Riverlands | |
|---|---|
Nadine Taylor | |
| • Kaikōura MP | Stuart Smith |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.28 km2 (2.42 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023)[2] | |
| • Total | 560 |
| • Density | 89/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Riverlands is a locality in
According to the 2013 New Zealand census, Riverlands has a population of 471, an increase of 9 people since the 2006 census. There were 231 males and 240 females.[5]
Demographics
Riverlands covers 6.28 km2 (2.42 sq mi).[1]> It had an estimated population of 560 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 89 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 390 | — |
| 2013 | 405 | +0.54% |
| 2018 | 465 | +2.80% |
| Source: [6] | ||
Riverlands had a population of 465 at the
Ethnicities were 84.5% European/Pākehā, 10.3% Māori, 9.7% Pasifika, 0.6% Asian, and 3.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 18.7, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.5% had no religion, 39.4% were Christian and 1.3% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 63 (16.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 66 (17.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $40,900, compared with $31,800 nationally. 102 people (27.4%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 207 (55.6%) people were employed full-time, 78 (21.0%) were part-time, and 6 (1.6%) were unemployed.[6]
Education
Riverlands School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a roll of 217 students as of February 2024.[7][8] The school celebrated its centenary in 2006.[9]
References
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ^ 2013 Census QuickStats about a place : Riverlands
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Riverlands (308500). 2018 Census place summary: Riverlands
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Education Counts: Riverlands School
- ^ "Riverlands School Centennial". Education Gazette New Zealand. 85 (4). 20 March 2006. Archived from the original on 16 October 2008.