Clinton is a small town in South Otago, in New Zealand's South Island. Handy to the Catlins, Dunedin, Lawrence, Central Otago and Tapanui. It is located on State Highway 1 approximately halfway between Balclutha and Gore (the section of State Highway 1 between Clinton and Gore is known as "The Presidential Highway", after Bill Clinton and Al Gore, though the names are a coincidence), and the Main South Line railway passes through the town.
Clinton | |
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| Nickname: Our Five-Horse Town | |
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| Coordinates: 46°12′9.4″S 169°22′29.6″E / 46.202611°S 169.374889°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago |
| District | Clutha District |
| Ward | Clinton |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Clutha District Council |
| • Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Clutha | Bryan Cadogan |
| • Southland MP | Joseph Mooney |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 km2 (0.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Population (June 2023)[3] | |
| • Total | 310 |
| • Density | 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Clinton was named for Henry Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle, former British Secretary of State for the Colonies.
Demographics edit
Clinton town is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 0.72 km2 (0.28 sq mi),[1] and had an estimated population of 310 as of June 2023,[3] with a population density of 431 people per km2. It is part of the much larger Clinton statistical area.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 291 | — |
| 2013 | 285 | −0.30% |
| 2018 | 288 | +0.21% |
| Source: [4] | ||
Clinton had a population of 288 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 3 people (1.1%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 3 people (−1.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 117 households, comprising 147 males and 141 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.04 males per female, with 48 people (16.7%) aged under 15 years, 51 (17.7%) aged 15 to 29, 120 (41.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 63 (21.9%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 83.3% European/Pākehā, 26.0% Māori, 2.1% Asian, and 4.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 54.2% had no religion, 32.3% were Christian, 1.0% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.0% were Hindu, 1.0% were Buddhist and 1.0% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 15 (6.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 93 (38.8%) people had no formal qualifications. 6 people (2.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 99 (41.2%) people were employed full-time, 42 (17.5%) were part-time, and 12 (5.0%) were unemployed.[4]
Clinton statistical area edit
The Clinton statistical area, which also includes Waiwera South, covers 839.70 km2 (324.21 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,360 as of June 2023,[5] with a population density of 1.6 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,170 | — |
| 2013 | 1,200 | +0.36% |
| 2018 | 1,230 | +0.50% |
| Source: [6] | ||
Clinton statistical area had a population of 1,230 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 30 people (2.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 60 people (5.1%) since the 2006 census. There were 465 households, comprising 648 males and 579 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.12 males per female. The median age was 33.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 288 people (23.4%) aged under 15 years, 255 (20.7%) aged 15 to 29, 555 (45.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 132 (10.7%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 87.3% European/Pākehā, 11.5% Māori, 1.7% Pasifika, 5.4% Asian, and 3.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 12.2, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 52.2% had no religion, 35.9% were Christian, 0.5% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.5% were Hindu, 1.7% were Buddhist and 1.5% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 132 (14.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 231 (24.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $35,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. 99 people (10.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 564 (59.9%) people were employed full-time, 180 (19.1%) were part-time, and 21 (2.2%) were unemployed.[6]
Education edit
Clinton School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[7][8] with a roll of 68 as of February 2024.[9] The school was established in 1874.[10]
Railway station edit
Clinton railway station opened on 1 November 1877 and closed for passengers on 1 December 1970 and for goods in October 1990.[11] It was 6.51 km (4.05 mi) east of Wairuna,[12] 9.75 km (6.06 mi) west of Waiwera, 73 mi 18 ch (117.8 km) from Dunedin and 65 mi 43 ch (105.5 km) from Invercargill. The 4th class station[13] had a refreshment room from 1880,[14] which, included a bar[15] and, like most rooms, had its marked crockery.[16] The station and refreshment room burnt down in 1900,[17] but was quickly rebuilt.[18] The engine shed burnt down in 1921 and the station was again damaged by fire in 1982. The turntable was lengthened in 1939 and removed in 1969.[13] In 1931 the station still had a refreshment room[19] and employed a stationmaster and two clerks.[20]
References edit
- Reed, A.W. (2002) The Reed dictionary of New Zealand place names. Auckland: Reed Books. ISBN 0-790-00761-4.
- ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wm7VHX_Clinton_400_ft_South_Otago_New_Zealand
- ^ a b "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7029038 and 7029039.
- ^ "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. Clinton (356000). 2018 Census place summary: Clinton
- ^ "Clinton School Official School Website". clinton.school.nz.
- ^ "Clinton School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Clinton School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ White, Samuel (23 October 2015). "South Otago schools holding jubilees". Otago Daily Times.
- ^ Names & Opening & Closing Dates of Railway Stations in New Zealand by Juliet Scoble (2012)
- ^ New Zealand Railway and Tramway Atlas (First ed.). Quail Map Co. 1965. pp. 3 & 4.
- ^ a b "Stations" (PDF). NZR Rolling Stock Lists. Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Engineers". Built in Dunedin. 29 June 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ "Clinton Railway Refreshment Rooms". collections.tepapa.govt.nz. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ NZR Clinton Railway Refreshment Rooms Crockery, 31 January 2013, retrieved 28 February 2021
- ^ "RAILWAY AND POST OFFICES AND REFRESHMENT ROOMS DESTROYED. CLUTHA LEADER". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 9 January 1900. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ "CLINTON'S NEW RAILWAY STATION. SOUTHLAND TIMES". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 28 November 1900. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ "POPULAR SUNDAY EXCURSION. EVENING STAR". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 6 November 1933. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ "NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE" (PDF). 3 September 1931.