Glenbervie, New Zealand
Glenbervie | |
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 Stone walls near Glenbervie | |
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| Coordinates: 35°40′32″S 174°20′59″E / 35.67556°S 174.34972°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Whangarei District |
| Ward | Hikurangi-Coastal Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Whangarei District Council |
| • Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
Glenbervie is a settlement in Northland, New Zealand. The city of Whangārei lies to the southwest, and the localities of Kiripaka and Ngunguru to the northeast. The Glenbervie Forest is north of the settlement.[1][2]
Demographics[edit]
The statistical area of Abbey Caves-Glenbervie, which includes Mount Parihaka, covers 32.11 km2 (12.40 sq mi)[3] and had an estimated population of 1,470 as of June 2023,[4] with a population density of 46 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,002 | — |
| 2013 | 1,137 | +1.82% |
| 2018 | 1,329 | +3.17% |
| Source: [5] | ||
Abbey Caves-Glenbervie had a population of 1,329 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 192 people (16.9%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 327 people (32.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 459 households, comprising 654 males and 672 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.97 males per female. The median age was 45.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 261 people (19.6%) aged under 15 years, 180 (13.5%) aged 15 to 29, 651 (49.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 234 (17.6%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 92.1% European/Pākehā, 15.8% Māori, 1.6% Pacific peoples, 3.2% Asian, and 1.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 16.7, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 54.9% had no religion, 34.5% were Christian, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.2% were Buddhist and 2.5% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 237 (22.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 141 (13.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $37,500, compared with $31,800 nationally. 252 people (23.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 570 (53.4%) people were employed full-time, 186 (17.4%) were part-time, and 21 (2.0%) were unemployed.[5]
History and culture[edit]
The local Pehiaweri Marae and Te Reo o te Iwi meeting house are a traditional meeting ground of the Ngāpuhi hapū of Ngāti Hao, Ngāti Hau, Te Parawhau and Te Uriroroi.[6][7]
Education[edit]
Glenbervie School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1–6) school with a roll of 228 students as of February 2024.[8][9] The school was established in 1893.[10]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 8. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 24. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Abbey Caves-Glenbervie (106700). 2018 Census place summary: Abbey Caves-Glenbervie
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Education Counts: Glenbervie School
- ^ "Information Booklet". Glenbervie School.