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]
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 2024)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,840 |
| • Density | 2,000/km2 (5,300/sq mi) |
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
editTempleton 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.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 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]
Education
editTempleton 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]
Notable residents
edit- Roger Drayton (1925–1986), born in Templeton; Labour MP (1969–1978)[7]
- David Jones (1874–1941), born in Templeton; Minister of Agriculture (1931–1932)[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Templeton (318100). 2018 Census place summary: Templeton
- ^ Education Counts: Templeton School
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "About Us - School History". Templeton School. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ "Former Chch M.P. dies". The Press. 25 June 1986. p. 9.
- ^ "Mr. David Jones". The Evening Post. Vol. CXXXII, no. 73. 23 September 1941. p. 8. Retrieved 23 November 2013.