Saxton, New Zealand

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Saxton
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Saxton Field
Saxton, New Zealand
Coordinates: 41°19′30″S173°13′20″E / 41.32500°S 173.22222°E / -41.32500; 173.22222
CountryNew Zealand
Region Nelson
Territorial authority Nelson
Government
 •  Nelson City Mayor Rachel Reese
 •  Nelson MP Rachel Boyack
 •  Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene
Area
 • Total3.86 km2 (1.49 sq mi)
 • Land3.86 km2 (1.49 sq mi)
 • Water0 km2 (0 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2020) [1]
 • Total60
 • Density16/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
7011
Area code(s) 03

Saxton is a suburb of Nelson, New Zealand, south of Stoke and northwest of Richmond.

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Saxton covers a land area of 3.86 km². [2] Its principal feature is the Saxton Field sports complex, which includes Saxton Oval – the main cricket ground of Nelson. [3]

The area had a relatively small population at the start of the 21st century, with only 10 residents in 1996 and 20 residents in 2001. The estimated population reached 54 in 2006, 60 in 2013, and 57 in 2018. [4]

Demography

Saxton has an estimated population of 60 as of June 2020, [1] with a population density of 15.5 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
200654—    
201360+1.52%
201857−1.02%
Source: [5]

Saxton had a population of 57 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 3 people (-5.0%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 3 people (5.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 27 households. There were 33 males and 24 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.38 males per female. The median age was 37.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 6 people (10.5%) aged under 15 years, 12 (21.1%) aged 15 to 29, 36 (63.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 3 (5.3%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 78.9% European/Pākehā, 15.8% Māori, 15.8% Pacific peoples, and 5.3% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 15.8%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 57.9% had no religion, 31.6% were Christian, 5.3% were Buddhist and 5.3% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 3 (5.9%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 9 (17.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $31,900, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 30 (58.8%) people were employed full-time, 12 (23.5%) were part-time, and 0 (0.0%) were unemployed. [5]

Economy

In 2018, 7.1% worked in manufacturing, 7.1% worked in transport, 7.1% worked in education, and 7.1% worked in healthcare. [4]

Transport

As of 2018, among those who commuted to work, 57.1% drove a car, 7.1% rode in a car, 14.3% use a bike, and 14.3% walk or run.

No one used public transport. [4]

Education

Garin College, a state-integrated Catholic secondary school for Year 9 to 13 students, [6] is located in Saxton. [7] It has a roll of 554 as of March 2021. [8]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand . Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  2. ↑ "Statistical Area 2 2018 (generalised) GIS" (Data table). stats.govt.nz. Statistics New Zealand.
  3. ↑ Wise's Nelson-Blenheim "Easyread" Map ISBN   1 877402 50 8
  4. 1 2 3 "Place Summary – Saxton". Stats NZ. Statistics New Zealand.
  5. 1 2 "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Saxton (305700). 2018 Census place summary: Saxton
  6. ↑ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  7. ↑ "Official School Website". garincollege.ac.nz.
  8. ↑ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.

Coordinates: 41°19′30″S173°13′20″E / 41.32500°S 173.22222°E / -41.32500; 173.22222

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