Appleby, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Appleby
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Locality
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Appleby Bridge
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Territorial authority | Tasman |
| Ward | Richmond Ward |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 20.50 km2 (7.92 sq mi) |
| Population
(June 2023)
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| • Total | 790 |
| • Density | 38.54/km2 (99.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Area code | 03 |
Appleby is a small place, or "locality," in the Tasman district of New Zealand's South Island. It's located near the Waimea River and close to the beautiful Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere. People first started settling here in the early 1840s. You can easily reach Appleby as State Highway 60 runs right through it.
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Historic Buildings in Appleby
Appleby is home to several important old buildings. These buildings are officially recognized by Heritage New Zealand because of their special history.
Springfield House
- Springfield is a house located on the corner of State Highway 60 and Cotterill Road. It is listed as a Category II historic place.
St Alban's Church
- St Alban's Church is a church also found on State Highway 60. It is also listed as a Category II historic place.
Stafford Place
- Stafford Place is a very important historic site at 61 Redwood Road. It is listed as a Category I historic place, meaning it has great historical value.
Redwood Racing Stables
- The Redwood Racing Stables used to be part of Stafford Place. These stables, which were once on State Highway 60, have since been moved to Richmond. They are also listed as a Category I historic place.
People and Population
The Appleby area covers about 20.50 km2 (7.92 sq mi). As of June 2023, it has an estimated population of 790 people. This means there are about 39 people living in each square kilometer.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 744 | — |
| 2013 | 783 | +0.73% |
| 2018 | 786 | +0.08% |
In 2018, Appleby had 786 residents. This was a small increase from 2013 and 2006. There were 261 households, with slightly more males than females. The average age of people in Appleby was 44.2 years.
Most people in Appleby are of European background (88.9%). There are also people of Māori (11.5%), Pasifika (4.6%), and Asian (2.3%) heritage. About 14.5% of the people living in Appleby were born outside New Zealand.
When it comes to religion, many people (57.3%) said they had no religion. About 30.9% were Christian.
Learning and Schools
Appleby has its own primary school called Appleby School. It teaches students from Year 1 to Year 6. The school first opened on its current site in 1859. As of February 2024, it has a roll of 90 students. The school plans to include Year 7 students in 2025 and Year 8 students in 2026.
Weather in Appleby
Appleby has a varied climate. Here's a quick look at the weather:
| Climate data for Appleby (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1932–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 32.6 (90.7) |
35.7 (96.3) |
29.6 (85.3) |
28.3 (82.9) |
25.0 (77.0) |
20.7 (69.3) |
19.0 (66.2) |
20.0 (68.0) |
24.1 (75.4) |
26.4 (79.5) |
28.6 (83.5) |
30.2 (86.4) |
35.7 (96.3) |
| Mean maximum °C (°F) | 28.7 (83.7) |
27.9 (82.2) |
26.4 (79.5) |
23.3 (73.9) |
21.1 (70.0) |
18.0 (64.4) |
16.7 (62.1) |
18.0 (64.4) |
20.4 (68.7) |
22.7 (72.9) |
24.8 (76.6) |
26.1 (79.0) |
29.4 (84.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 22.8 (73.0) |
23.0 (73.4) |
21.6 (70.9) |
18.8 (65.8) |
16.4 (61.5) |
13.7 (56.7) |
13.1 (55.6) |
13.9 (57.0) |
15.5 (59.9) |
17.3 (63.1) |
19.1 (66.4) |
21.1 (70.0) |
18.0 (64.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 16.9 (62.4) |
17.0 (62.6) |
15.3 (59.5) |
12.6 (54.7) |
10.1 (50.2) |
7.6 (45.7) |
6.9 (44.4) |
8.1 (46.6) |
9.9 (49.8) |
11.8 (53.2) |
13.3 (55.9) |
15.7 (60.3) |
12.1 (53.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 11.0 (51.8) |
11.0 (51.8) |
9.0 (48.2) |
6.4 (43.5) |
3.8 (38.8) |
1.5 (34.7) |
0.7 (33.3) |
2.3 (36.1) |
4.3 (39.7) |
6.3 (43.3) |
7.5 (45.5) |
10.3 (50.5) |
6.2 (43.1) |
| Mean minimum °C (°F) | 5.5 (41.9) |
4.6 (40.3) |
2.8 (37.0) |
0.1 (32.2) |
−2.6 (27.3) |
−4.5 (23.9) |
−4.7 (23.5) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
0.1 (32.2) |
1.7 (35.1) |
4.0 (39.2) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 2.3 (36.1) |
1.0 (33.8) |
0.1 (32.2) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
−11.0 (12.2) |
−9.7 (14.5) |
−7.6 (18.3) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
0.9 (33.6) |
−11.0 (12.2) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 74.1 (2.92) |
66.0 (2.60) |
70.5 (2.78) |
79.0 (3.11) |
86.7 (3.41) |
105.8 (4.17) |
73.5 (2.89) |
77.7 (3.06) |
77.9 (3.07) |
79.6 (3.13) |
68.5 (2.70) |
88.1 (3.47) |
947.4 (37.31) |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 269.9 | 240.6 | 226.4 | 194.3 | 177.3 | 148.1 | 161.3 | 181.8 | 194.9 | 237.1 | 245.8 | 246.9 | 2,524.4 |
| Source: NIWA | |||||||||||||
