Highbury, Palmerston North

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Highbury
Suburb of Palmerston North
Highbury, Palmerston North
Coordinates: 40°21′54″S175°34′59″E / 40.365°S 175.583°E / -40.365; 175.583 Coordinates: 40°21′54″S175°34′59″E / 40.365°S 175.583°E / -40.365; 175.583
Country New Zealand
Region Manawatū-Whanganui region
Territorial authority Palmerston North
Ward Takaro
Area
[1]
 • Total2.09 km2 (0.81 sq mi)
Population
 (2018) [2]
 • Total4,866
 • Density2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
4412
Area Code06

Highbury is a suburb of Palmerston North, New Zealand. The suburb is located northwest of Palmerston North Central (CBD). The area has the characteristics of a suburban area and had a resident population of 4,886 (2018). [2]

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Highbury's street name themes range from British place-names (Brighton, Somerset, Lancaster, Coventry, Brentwood) to those of settlers of Palmerston North (Monrad).

There are many parks and reserves.[ citation needed ]

Three schools service the area: Somerset Crescent, Takaro, and Monrad Intermediate Schools. The main campus in Palmerston North of Te Wananga o Aotearoa.[ citation needed ]

The Cloverlea Tavern on the corner of Gillespies Line and Tremaine Avenue is the local pub. The convenience store 'Highbury Shops' is located on the corner of Highbury Avenue and Pembroke Street.[ citation needed ]

The Monrad Rest Home is located in Highbury.[ citation needed ]

Westbrook is a nearby suburb.[ citation needed ]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20064,605—    
20134,374−0.73%
20184,866+2.15%
Source: [2]

Highbury, comprising the statistical areas of Highbury East and Park West, covers 2.09 km2 (0.81 sq mi). [1] It had a population of 4,866 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 492 people (11.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 261 people (5.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,752 households. There were 2,292 males and 2,571 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.89 males per female, with 1,131 people (23.2%) aged under 15 years, 993 (20.4%) aged 15 to 29, 1,857 (38.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 879 (18.1%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 65.2% European/Pākehā, 31.7% Māori, 11.8% Pacific peoples, 9.0% Asian, and 2.0% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 16.3%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 46.0% had no religion, 37.2% were Christian, 1.4% were Hindu, 2.5% were Muslim, 0.4% were Buddhist and 4.9% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 399 (10.7%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 1,035 (27.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,500 (40.2%) people were employed full-time, 465 (12.4%) were part-time, and 240 (6.4%) were unemployed. [2]

Individual statistical areas
NamePopulationHouseholdsMedian ageMedian income
Highbury East2,95891829.6 years$20,300 [3]
Park West1,90883447.9 years$25,700 [4]
New Zealand37.4 years$31,800


Parks and Reserves

Local Government Representation

Highbury is part of the Takaro Ward.

Central Government Representation

General Highbury is within the boundaries of Palmerston North electorate.

Māori Highbury is part of Te Tai Hauāuru electorate.

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References

  1. 1 2 "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Highbury East (229900) and Park West (230000).
  3. ↑ 2018 Census place summary: Highbury East
  4. ↑ 2018 Census place summary: Park West
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