Templeton | |
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Coordinates: 43°33′S 172°28′E / 43.550°S 172.467°E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Canterbury |
Territorial authority | Christchurch City |
Ward | Hornby |
Community | Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton |
Electorates |
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Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Christchurch City Council |
• Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
• Mayor of Christchurch | Phil Mauger |
• Selwyn MP | Nicola Grigg |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 0.90 km2 (0.35 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)
[2] | |
• Total | 1,790 |
• Density | 2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi) |
Templeton is a small town on the outskirts of Christchurch. Lying along State Highway 1. Templeton has been the centre of harness racing in Canterbury.[ citation needed]
Its European history goes to over 140 years when it was a watering point for horses between Christchurch and the Selwyn River / Waikirikiri.
Templeton Hospital has had a major impact on the area, providing employment and controversy over many years.[ citation needed]
More recently Ruapuna Park has created public debate regarding acceptable noise levels for residents near motor-sports venues.
Paparua to the north of Templeton has Christchurch's men's and women's prisons.
Templeton covers 0.90 km2 (0.35 sq mi). [1] It had an estimated population of 1,790 as of June 2023, [2] with a population density of 1,989 people per km2.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 1,569 | — |
2013 | 1,788 | +1.88% |
2018 | 1,797 | +0.10% |
Source: [3] |
Templeton had a population of 1,797 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 9 people (0.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 228 people (14.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 687 households, comprising 864 males and 933 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.93 males per female. The median age was 40.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 324 people (18.0%) aged under 15 years, 321 (17.9%) aged 15 to 29, 903 (50.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 249 (13.9%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 88.6% European/ Pākehā, 13.5% Māori, 2.2% Pasifika, 5.5% Asian, and 2.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 15.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 54.4% had no religion, 35.1% were Christian, 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.0% were Hindu, 0.5% were Muslim, 0.5% were Buddhist and 2.0% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 174 (11.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 363 (24.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $38,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. 264 people (17.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 828 (56.2%) people were employed full-time, 213 (14.5%) were part-time, and 45 (3.1%) were unemployed. [3]
Templeton School is a full primary school catering for years 1 to 8. [4] It had a roll of 286 as of February 2024. [5] The school opened in 1962, but its predecessors started in 1861. [6]
Templeton | |
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Coordinates: 43°33′S 172°28′E / 43.550°S 172.467°E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Canterbury |
Territorial authority | Christchurch City |
Ward | Hornby |
Community | Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton |
Electorates |
|
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Christchurch City Council |
• Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
• Mayor of Christchurch | Phil Mauger |
• Selwyn MP | Nicola Grigg |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 0.90 km2 (0.35 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)
[2] | |
• Total | 1,790 |
• Density | 2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi) |
Templeton is a small town on the outskirts of Christchurch. Lying along State Highway 1. Templeton has been the centre of harness racing in Canterbury.[ citation needed]
Its European history goes to over 140 years when it was a watering point for horses between Christchurch and the Selwyn River / Waikirikiri.
Templeton Hospital has had a major impact on the area, providing employment and controversy over many years.[ citation needed]
More recently Ruapuna Park has created public debate regarding acceptable noise levels for residents near motor-sports venues.
Paparua to the north of Templeton has Christchurch's men's and women's prisons.
Templeton covers 0.90 km2 (0.35 sq mi). [1] It had an estimated population of 1,790 as of June 2023, [2] with a population density of 1,989 people per km2.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 1,569 | — |
2013 | 1,788 | +1.88% |
2018 | 1,797 | +0.10% |
Source: [3] |
Templeton had a population of 1,797 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 9 people (0.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 228 people (14.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 687 households, comprising 864 males and 933 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.93 males per female. The median age was 40.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 324 people (18.0%) aged under 15 years, 321 (17.9%) aged 15 to 29, 903 (50.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 249 (13.9%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 88.6% European/ Pākehā, 13.5% Māori, 2.2% Pasifika, 5.5% Asian, and 2.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 15.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 54.4% had no religion, 35.1% were Christian, 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.0% were Hindu, 0.5% were Muslim, 0.5% were Buddhist and 2.0% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 174 (11.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 363 (24.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $38,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. 264 people (17.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 828 (56.2%) people were employed full-time, 213 (14.5%) were part-time, and 45 (3.1%) were unemployed. [3]
Templeton School is a full primary school catering for years 1 to 8. [4] It had a roll of 286 as of February 2024. [5] The school opened in 1962, but its predecessors started in 1861. [6]