Glenavy, New Zealand

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Glenavy
Rural settlement
Glenavy, New Zealand
Coordinates: 44°55′S171°06′E / 44.917°S 171.100°E / -44.917; 171.100
Country New Zealand
Region Canterbury
Territorial authority Waimate District
WardLower Waihao Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authority Waimate District Council
 • Regional council Environment Canterbury
 •  Mayor of Waimate Craig Rowley
 •  Waitaki MP Miles Anderson
 •  Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris
Area
[1]
 • Total2.40 km2 (0.93 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023) [2]
 • Total220
 • Density92/km2 (240/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time)
Area code 03

Glenavy is a small town in the South Island of New Zealand. [3] It is located at the southern extreme of the Canterbury region on the alluvial fan of the Waitaki River, three kilometres from the river's outflow into the Pacific Ocean.

Contents

Glenavy was named for Glenavy, Northern Ireland, the birthplace of former New Zealand Premier John Ballance. [4]

Demographics

Glenavy is described as a rural settlement by Statistics New Zealand, and covers 2.40 km2 (0.93 sq mi). [1] It had an estimated population of 220 as of June 2023, [2] with a population density of 92 people per km2. The settlement is part of the larger Morven-Glenavy-Ikawai statistical area.

Historical population for Glenavy
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006129—    
2013201+6.54%
2018195−0.60%
Source: [5]

Glenavy had a population of 195 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 6 people (−3.0%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 66 people (51.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 105 households, comprising 105 males and 90 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.17 males per female. The median age was 58.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 18 people (9.2%) aged under 15 years, 30 (15.4%) aged 15 to 29, 78 (40.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 69 (35.4%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 87.7% European/Pākehā, 12.3% Māori, 9.2% Asian, and 1.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 43.1% had no religion, and 40.0% were Christian.

Of those at least 15 years old, 15 (8.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 60 (33.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $23,000, compared with $31,800 nationally. 3 people (1.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 57 (32.2%) people were employed full-time, 21 (11.9%) were part-time, and 6 (3.4%) were unemployed. [5]

Morven-Glenavy-Ikawai statistical area

The Morven-Glenavy-Ikawai statistical area covers 386.32 km2 (149.16 sq mi) [1] and had an estimated population of 1,250 as of June 2023, [6] with a population density of 3.2 people per km2.

Historical population for Morven-Glenavy-Ikawai
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006939—    
20131,131+2.69%
20181,095−0.64%
Source: [7]

Morven-Glenavy-Ikawai had a population of 1,095 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 36 people (−3.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 156 people (16.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 441 households, comprising 597 males and 501 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.19 males per female. The median age was 36.3 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 219 people (20.0%) aged under 15 years, 219 (20.0%) aged 15 to 29, 534 (48.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 126 (11.5%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 75.9% European/Pākehā, 8.8% Māori, 0.8% Pasifika, 19.2% Asian, and 2.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 24.7, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 46.8% had no religion, 36.2% were Christian, 0.5% had Māori religious beliefs, 5.2% were Hindu, 0.3% were Muslim, 1.9% were Buddhist and 1.9% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 141 (16.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 183 (20.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $40,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. 111 people (12.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 528 (60.3%) people were employed full-time, 117 (13.4%) were part-time, and 24 (2.7%) were unemployed. [7]

Education

Glenavy School is a full primary school serving years 1 to 8, [8] with a roll of 133 students as of February 2024. [9] The school opened in 1889. [10]

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  2. 1 2 "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)
  3. ↑ "Place name detail: Glenavy". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board . Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  4. ↑ Reed, A.W. (2002) The Reed dictionary of New Zealand place names. Auckland: Reed Books. ISBN   0-790-00761-4 .
  5. 1 2 "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7027631.
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  7. 1 2 "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Morven-Glenavy-Ikawai (342600). 2018 Census place summary: Morven-Glenavy-Ikawai
  8. ↑ Education Counts: Glenavy School
  9. ↑ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  10. ↑ "South Canterbury Schools" (PDF). South Canterbury branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
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