Stanmore Bay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stanmore Bay
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Suburb
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The main road on Whangaparaoa Peninsula
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 Stanmore Bay
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Auckland |
| Electoral ward | Albany ward |
| Local board | Hibiscus and Bays |
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| • Land | 574 ha (1,418 acre) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,340 |
| Postcode(s) |
0932
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Stanmore Bay is a cool suburb and a beautiful beach. It's located on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. You can find the beach on the northern side of the peninsula.
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Stanmore Bay's Past
Stanmore Bay was first settled by European families in the 1850s. Back then, it was called Glanville's Bay. This name came from some of the first people who lived there.
Later, the Hill family arrived. They decided to rename the area Stanmore Bay. They chose this name because it reminded them of a place called Stanmore in London, England, where they came from. The Hill family bought a large area of land, about 500 acres, to start farming. However, it was very hard to get to their farm because the only way was by boat! This made farming quite difficult for them.
Who Lives in Stanmore Bay?
Stanmore Bay covers an area of about 5.74 square kilometers. As of 2023, around 10,770 people live here. This number has grown quite a bit, with 558 more people since 2018 and 1,545 more since 2013.
The people living in Stanmore Bay come from many different backgrounds. Most residents are of European descent, also known as Pākehā. There are also many Māori, Asian, and Pasifika people. Many other cultures are represented too!
Most people in Stanmore Bay speak English. Some also speak the Māori language, and other languages are spoken by smaller groups. When it comes to beliefs, many people identify as Christian. A large number of people also say they have no religious beliefs.
Learning in Stanmore Bay
Stanmore Bay has great schools for young people.
Whangaparaoa College
Whangaparaoa College is a secondary school for students from Year 7 to Year 13 (ages 11-18). It's a co-educational school, meaning both boys and girls attend. The college opened in 2005 and used to be called Stanmore Bay Secondary School. It also took over from Hibiscus Coast Intermediate School.
Stanmore Bay School
Stanmore Bay School is a primary school for younger children, from Year 1 to Year 6 (ages 5-10). This school also welcomes both boys and girls. In 2004, the school celebrated its 25th birthday!
