Alfriston, New Zealand facts for kids
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Alfriston Hall and war memorial
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Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Auckland |
| Electoral ward | Manurewa-Papakura ward |
| Local board | Manurewa Local Board |
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| • Land | 185 ha (457 acre) |
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| • Total | 4,140 |
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Alfriston is a small suburb located in Auckland, New Zealand. Before November 2010, it was managed by the Papakura District Council. Now, it's part of the larger Auckland city area. The suburb is in the Manurewa-Papakura ward, which is one of the thirteen main parts of the Auckland Council.
The town was first settled in the 1840s. It was originally called Papakura Valley. Later, its name was changed to Alfriston. This new name came from Alfriston, Sussex, England. One of the first people to settle here, Dr. George Edward Bodle, was from there. The name "Alfriston" means "Aelfric's village."
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Who Lives in Alfriston?
Alfriston covers about 1.85 square kilometers (about 0.7 square miles). As of June 2023, , it has an estimated population of 4,140 people. This means there are about 2238 people living in each square kilometer.
Population Growth Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 2,520 | — |
| 2013 | 3,480 | +4.72% |
| 2018 | 3,807 | +1.81% |
In 2018, Alfriston had a population of 3,807 people. This was a good increase from previous years. For example, the population grew by 327 people (9.4%) since 2013. It also grew by 1,287 people (51.1%) since 2006.
Diversity in Alfriston
Alfriston is a diverse place. Many different ethnic groups live here. In 2018, about 40.3% of people were European/Pākehā. About 10.1% were Māori, and 13.9% were Pacific peoples. A large group, 41.8%, were Asian. About 5.4% belonged to other ethnic groups. Many people in Alfriston were born outside New Zealand, about 46.3% of the population.
Beliefs and Work
When it comes to religion, many people in Alfriston have no specific religion (26.3%). A large number are Christian (38.9%). Other religions like Hindu (9.9%), Muslim (3.9%), and Buddhist (3.1%) are also present.
Many adults in Alfriston are employed. About 51.0% work full-time, and 10.9% work part-time.
Schools in Alfriston
Alfriston has two main schools for students.
Alfriston College
Alfriston College is a secondary school. This means it's for older students, usually from year 9 to year 13. It opened in 2004. The school currently has 900 students.
Alfriston School
Alfriston School is a full primary school. It teaches younger students, from year 1 to year 8. This school has 294 students.
Both Alfriston College and Alfriston School are coeducational. This means both boys and girls attend these schools. The number of students is based on data from February 2024. .
