Templeton, New Zealand

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Templeton
Templeton, New Zealand
Coordinates: 43°33′S172°28′E / 43.550°S 172.467°E / -43.550; 172.467
Country New Zealand
Region Canterbury
Territorial authority Christchurch City
WardHornby
CommunityWaipuna 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
[1]
 • Total
0.90 km2 (0.35 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024) [2]
 • Total
1,840
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,300/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 ]

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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.

Demographics

Templeton covers 0.90 km2 (0.35 sq mi). [1] It had an estimated population of 1,840 as of June 2024, [2] with a population density of 2,044 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20061,569—    
20131,788+1.88%
20181,797+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]

Education

Templeton School is a full primary school catering for years 1 to 8. [4] It had a roll of 311 as of August 2024. [5] The school opened in 1962, but its predecessors started in 1861. [6]

Climate

Climate data for Templeton (1951–1980)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)21.8
(71.2)		21.9
(71.4)		20.0
(68.0)		17.0
(62.6)		13.5
(56.3)		10.5
(50.9)		10.3
(50.5)		11.7
(53.1)		14.2
(57.6)		16.4
(61.5)		18.7
(65.7)		20.2
(68.4)		16.3
(61.4)
Daily mean °C (°F)16.4
(61.5)		16.3
(61.3)		14.9
(58.8)		11.9
(53.4)		8.9
(48.0)		5.9
(42.6)		5.7
(42.3)		7.0
(44.6)		9.1
(48.4)		11.1
(52.0)		13.1
(55.6)		15.1
(59.2)		11.3
(52.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)10.9
(51.6)		10.7
(51.3)		9.8
(49.6)		6.7
(44.1)		4.2
(39.6)		1.3
(34.3)		1.0
(33.8)		2.3
(36.1)		3.9
(39.0)		5.7
(42.3)		7.4
(45.3)		9.9
(49.8)		6.1
(43.1)
Source: NIWA [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand . Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Templeton (318100). 2018 Census place summary: Templeton
  4. ↑ Education Counts: Templeton School
  5. ↑ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  6. ↑ "About Us - School History". Templeton School. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  7. ↑ "NIWA Datahub (Agent number: 4848)". NIWA. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  8. ↑ "Former Chch M.P. dies". The Press . 25 June 1986. p. 9.
  9. ↑ "Mr. David Jones". The Evening Post . Vol. CXXXII, no. 73. 23 September 1941. p. 8. Retrieved 23 November 2013.


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