Rosebank, Auckland
Rosebank | |
|---|---|
 The suburb seen over the tidal flats surrounding it on most sides | |
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| Coordinates: 36°52′45″S 174°40′17″E / 36.879277°S 174.671495°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Auckland |
| Local authority | Auckland Council |
| Electoral ward | Whau ward |
| Local board | Whau Local Board |
| Area | |
| • Land | 237 ha (586 acres) |
| Population (June 2023)[2] | |
| • Total | 40 |
| Te Atatū Peninsula | (Waitematā Harbour) | (Waitemata Harbour) |
| Te Atatū South |
  Rosebank  |
Waterview |
| Glendene | Kelston | Avondale |
Rosebank (or the Rosebank Peninsula) is a
The Northwestern Motorway cuts across the top of the peninsula, with flyover ramps connecting at Rosebank Road and Patiki Road. The Northwestern Cycleway also runs across it, parallel to the motorway.[3]
The suburb is a large employment area mainly composed of industrial (manufacturing, with some office) properties off Rosebank Road (with 813 businesses operating here in 2009).
The
History
A number of archeological remains exist along the northern part of the peninsula, including old Maori middens, a tramway and remnants of a limeworks and early housing sites. However, most of these have been destroyed by development and past motorway construction.[3]
In 1852, Dr. Daniel Pollen opened the first brickworks in West Auckland, at Rosebank on the shores of the Whau River.[4] Pollen engaged with British potter James Wright to create the first commercial scale crockery kiln in New Zealand at the location.[4] Shells taken from the banks of Motumānawa / Pollen Island were processed at the brickworks, in order to create lime for the brick and concrete industries.[4]
Demographics
Rosebank Peninsula statistical area covers 2.37 km2 (0.92 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 40 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 17 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 30 | — |
| 2013 | 15 | −9.43% |
| 2018 | 30 | +14.87% |
| Source: [5] | ||
Rosebank Peninsula had a population of 30 at the
Ethnicities were 60.0% European/Pākehā, 30.0% Asian, and 10.0% other ethnicities. 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, 50.0% had no religion, 40.0% were Christian, and 20.0% were Hindu.
Of those at least 15 years old, 3 (11.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 3 (11.1%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $53,900, compared with $31,800 nationally. 9 people (33.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 21 (77.8%) people were employed full-time, and 3 (11.1%) were part-time.[5]
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Sport
Rosebank Speedway is a motorcycle speedway venue located in the Rosebank Park Domain, on the Patiki Road.[6][7][8] The track is a significant venue for important speedway events and has held the final of the New Zealand Solo Championship in 2006, 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2019.[9]
References
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ NZ Transport Agency. August 2010. pp. 8.10–8.12.
- ^ ISBN 0-473-01587-0.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Rosebank Peninsula (128700). 2018 Census place summary: Rosebank Peninsula
- ^ "Track Info". Sporty. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Rosebank Speedway, Auckland". Speedway Racing New Zealand. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Home". Welcome to Rosebank Motorcycle Speedway. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Historyczne Zestawienie Wynikow 1929-2023". Speedway History. Retrieved 13 February 2024.