Stillwater, Auckland
Stillwater | |
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 Yachts moored at Stillwater | |
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| Coordinates: 36°38′20″S 174°42′54″E / 36.639°S 174.715°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Auckland |
| Local authority | Auckland Council |
| Electoral ward | Albany ward |
| Local board | Hibiscus and Bays |
| Area | |
| • Land | 44 ha (109 acres) |
| Population (June 2023)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,030 |
| Postcode(s) | 0794, 0932, 0992 |
| Wainui | Silverdale | Red Beach |
| Dairy Flat |
  Stillwater  |
Stanmore Bay |
| Dairy Flat | Ōkura | Hauraki Gulf |
Stillwater is a village in the northern end of
History
In the 1850s, century
The earliest settler in the Stillwater area was Ranulph Dacre, who began timber felling in 1848.[5] Dacre was followed by Andrew Weatherspoon Thorburn and his family in 1852. Part of his original holding is now a reserve and memorial park bequeathed on their farm.[citation needed] Several houses were built on the river's edge in the early days as more land was cleared and made available for farming. Some live stock was introduced, but fruit from orchards seemed to be the major produce transported to Auckland from Stillwater.[citation needed]
Other early settlers included the Percy, Blackshaw and McPike brothers families.[citation needed] In 1950 the McPike brothers subdivided their farm to form what has become the Stillwater settlement known today. After the Second World War the motor camp was developed and a road from East Coast Road constructed. Prior to this there existed only a farm track to Stillwater with a ford crossing at Doctor's Creek. The original bridge built was gradually improved over the years to the two lane concrete bridge today.[citation needed]
In 1958, a residential subdivision was constructed in the area, bringing more residents. This is the point when Stillwater was adopted as the name of the settlement.
In time Coastal Heights was developed followed by the adjoining Inlet Views property and new coastal development is taking place over the river opposite the Stillwater Boat Club. Buildings continue to appear as land is cleared.[citation needed]
In late 2022, construction began on a new motorway between the Auckland Northern Motorway and the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, crossing the Weiti River at Stillwater and connecting the township to the Auckland motorways network.[6] The road is projected to open in 2026.[7]
Demographics
Statistics New Zealand describes Stillwater as a rural settlement, which covers 0.44 km2 (0.17 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,030 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 2,341 people per km2. The settlement was part of the larger Silverdale South statistical area before the 2023 census.[8]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 816 | — |
| 2013 | 867 | +0.87% |
| 2018 | 975 | +2.38% |
| Source: [9] | ||
Stillwater had a population of 975 at the
Ethnicities were 93.5% European/Pākehā, 8.3% Māori, 0.3% Pacific peoples, 4.6% Asian, and 1.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 65.2% had no religion, 25.5% were Christian, 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.3% were Muslim and 2.2% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 168 (21.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 78 (10.1%) people had no formal qualifications. 195 people (25.2%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 492 (63.6%) people were employed full-time, 120 (15.5%) were part-time, and 12 (1.6%) were unemployed.[9]
References
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 2 June 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)
- ^ "My Auckland: Stillwater". New Zealand Herald. 1 July 2012.
- ^ Grover 2008, pp. 8–16.
- ^ a b c Grover 2008, pp. 54–55.
- ^ "O Mahurangi Penlink - December 2022". createsend.com. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ "Penlink: Frequently asked questions". NZTA. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Silverdale South (Auckland)
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7001576–7001579 and 7001592–7001593.
Bibliography
- Grover, Robin (2008). Why the Hibiscus? Place Names of the Hibiscus Coast. Silverdale Printing. p. 56. ISBN 978-0-473-13484-6.
External links
- Photographs of Stillwater held in Auckland Libraries' heritage collections.