Hastings Central is the central suburb and business district of Hastings City, in the Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand's North Island.
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| Coordinates: 39°38′31″S 176°50′36″E / 39.642031°S 176.843341°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Hastings |
| Local authority | Hastings District Council |
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| Area | |
| • Land | 142 ha (351 acres) |
| Population (June 2023)[2] | |
| • Total | 550 |
| St Leonards | Mahora | |
| Raureka |
  Hastings Central  |
Mayfair |
| Akina | Parkvale |
Demographics edit
Hastings Central covers 1.42 km2 (0.55 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 550 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 387 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 459 | — |
| 2013 | 366 | −3.18% |
| 2018 | 444 | +3.94% |
| Source: [3] | ||
Hastings Central had a population of 444 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 78 people (21.3%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 15 people (−3.3%) since the 2006 census. There were 165 households, comprising 246 males and 198 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.24 males per female. The median age was 34.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 51 people (11.5%) aged under 15 years, 135 (30.4%) aged 15 to 29, 207 (46.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 48 (10.8%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 60.8% European/Pākehā, 19.6% Māori, 4.1% Pacific peoples, 22.3% Asian, and 2.7% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 33.8, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 47.3% had no religion, 33.8% were Christian, 2.0% had Māori religious beliefs, 2.0% were Hindu, 1.4% were Muslim, 0.7% were Buddhist and 8.1% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 63 (16.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 66 (16.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $24,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 18 people (4.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 210 (53.4%) people were employed full-time, 66 (16.8%) were part-time, and 18 (4.6%) were unemployed.[3]
Economy and amenities edit
The Bay Plaza includes a Kmart store.[4] It was renovated in 2013.[5]
Education edit
Hastings Central has two public schools:
- Hastings Central School is a co-educational state primary school,[9][10] with a roll of 155 as of February 2024.[11][12]
- The associated Kowhai School is a special school,[13] with a roll of 124 as of February 2024.[11][14]
There are also three private schools in the area:
- St Joseph's School is a co-educational state-integrated Catholic primary school,[15][16] with a roll of 227 as of February 2024.[11][17]
- St Matthew's Primary School is a co-educational state-integrated Anglican primary school,[18][19] with a roll of 126 as of February 2024.[11][20]
- Taikura Rudolf Steiner School is a co-educational state-integrated Year 1-13 school,[21][22] with a roll of 293 as of February 2024.[11][23]
References edit
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ^ a b "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. Hastings Central (210500). 2018 Census place summary: Hastings Central
- ^ O'Sullivan, Patrick (8 April 2014). "National tenants enhance Bay Plaza". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Bay of Plenty Times.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Patrick (12 September 2013). "New shops open next month in Plaza facelift". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Hawke's Bay Today.
- ^ "Hastings City Art Gallery". Hastings City Art Gallery.
- ^ "Hastings City Art Gallery on NZ Museums". nzmuseums.co.nz. Te Papa.
- ^ "Hastings City Art Gallery to get new roof". Hastings District Council. 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Hastings Central School Official School Website". hastings-central.school.nz.
- ^ "Hastings Central School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ a b c d e "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Hastings Central School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "Kowhai School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Kowhai School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "Official School Website". stjos.school.nz.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "Official School Website". stmatthewsprimary.school.nz.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "Taikura Rudolf Steiner School Official School Website". taikurasteiner.school.nz.
- ^ "Taikura Rudolf Steiner School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Taikura Rudolf Steiner School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.