Ardmore, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ardmore, New Zealand
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View of Ardmore Airport and surrounding farmland, backed by the Hunua Ranges.
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Council | Auckland Council |
| Electoral ward | Franklin Ward |
| Local board | Franklin Local Board |
| Area | |
| • Land | 4,427 ha (10,939 acre) |
| Population
(June 2023)
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| • Total | 1,490 |
  Ardmore, New Zealand  |
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Ardmore is a large rural area in Auckland, New Zealand. It is located south-east of the main city center, about 27 kilometers away. Ardmore is part of the Franklin Ward, which is one of Auckland's thirteen administrative areas. The Auckland Council manages the local government here.
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Ardmore's Past
Ardmore has an interesting history, especially with its churches, schools, and even car racing!
Early Churches
The first church in Ardmore was St. Peter's Church, built in 1861. Sadly, it burned down in 1892. A new church, St. James, was built in its place the very next year. In 1961, special stained-glass windows were added to celebrate 100 years of the church community.
Ardmore Airport and Flying
Ardmore is home to Ardmore Airport. This is one of Auckland's busiest airports, not for big passenger planes, but for smaller aircraft. It's a popular spot for the Ardmore Flying School, where many people learn to fly. Even though it's busy, the area around the airport is very peaceful and rural. The closest town is Papakura, which is part of the larger Auckland urban area.
Old Colleges and Universities
Ardmore used to be a hub for learning.
- Ardmore Teachers' Training College: From 1948 to 1974, this college was next to the airfield. It opened after World War II to train more teachers because of the "baby boom" (many babies being born). It was the only teachers' college in New Zealand where students lived on campus. Over 27 years, it trained about 8,500 teachers! Today, only a memorial stone shows where it once stood.
- Auckland University's School of Engineering: In 1948, Auckland University started its engineering school at the aerodrome. They used old buildings from World War II. The school taught Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. In 1969, it moved to a much bigger building in central Auckland.
Grand Prix Racing
Before the Pukekohe Park Raceway was built, Ardmore's aerodrome was used for the NZ Grand Prix in the 1950s and 1960s. This was a big car racing event! Famous drivers like Bruce McLaren (who won there), Jack Brabham, Stirling Moss, and others raced on the circuit.
Who Lives in Ardmore?
Ardmore covers an area of about 44.27 square kilometers. As of 2023, about 1,490 people live here. This means there are about 34 people per square kilometer.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Ardmore has grown over time.
- In 2006, there were 1,191 people.
- In 2013, the population increased to 1,296.
- By 2018, it reached 1,386 people.
This shows that Ardmore has become more popular, with an increase of 90 people between 2013 and 2018.
People and Backgrounds
In 2018, there were 426 households in Ardmore. There were slightly more males (714) than females (669). The average age was 41.1 years.
- About 1 in 5 people (19.7%) were under 15 years old.
- Most people (48.3%) were between 30 and 64 years old.
- About 1 in 7 people (13.9%) were 65 or older.
Most people in Ardmore are of European background (84.0%). There are also people of Māori (18.6%), Pacific peoples (5.2%), and Asian (7.6%) backgrounds. Some people identify with more than one ethnicity. About 18.4% of Ardmore residents were born outside New Zealand.
Education and Jobs
Many people in Ardmore have good education. About 18.9% of people aged 15 or older have a university degree. The average income in Ardmore was $40,700. Many people work full-time (56.9%), while some work part-time (13.5%).
Learning in Ardmore
Ardmore School is a primary school for children from Year 1 to Year 8. It teaches both boys and girls. As of February 2024. , the school has 343 students. Older teenagers from Ardmore usually go to high schools in other parts of Auckland.
Weather in Ardmore
Ardmore has a mild climate. Here's a quick look at the weather:
| Climate data for Ardmore (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1969–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 31.5 (88.7) |
31.2 (88.2) |
30.0 (86.0) |
27.6 (81.7) |
24.1 (75.4) |
22.9 (73.2) |
19.8 (67.6) |
21.9 (71.4) |
22.0 (71.6) |
24.2 (75.6) |
28.0 (82.4) |
32.8 (91.0) |
32.8 (91.0) |
| Mean maximum °C (°F) | 28.3 (82.9) |
28.5 (83.3) |
27.2 (81.0) |
24.9 (76.8) |
21.7 (71.1) |
19.5 (67.1) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.3 (64.9) |
20.1 (68.2) |
21.7 (71.1) |
24.0 (75.2) |
26.7 (80.1) |
29.1 (84.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 24.8 (76.6) |
25.4 (77.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
21.1 (70.0) |
18.4 (65.1) |
15.9 (60.6) |
15.2 (59.4) |
15.7 (60.3) |
17.1 (62.8) |
18.5 (65.3) |
20.4 (68.7) |
22.8 (73.0) |
19.9 (67.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 19.0 (66.2) |
19.5 (67.1) |
17.8 (64.0) |
15.5 (59.9) |
13.3 (55.9) |
11.1 (52.0) |
10.3 (50.5) |
10.7 (51.3) |
12.3 (54.1) |
13.8 (56.8) |
15.4 (59.7) |
17.7 (63.9) |
14.7 (58.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 13.2 (55.8) |
13.6 (56.5) |
11.8 (53.2) |
9.9 (49.8) |
8.1 (46.6) |
6.2 (43.2) |
5.4 (41.7) |
5.7 (42.3) |
7.5 (45.5) |
9.1 (48.4) |
10.3 (50.5) |
12.6 (54.7) |
9.5 (49.0) |
| Mean minimum °C (°F) | 7.6 (45.7) |
7.6 (45.7) |
5.8 (42.4) |
2.9 (37.2) |
1.1 (34.0) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
0.0 (32.0) |
1.3 (34.3) |
3.2 (37.8) |
4.2 (39.6) |
6.6 (43.9) |
−2.3 (27.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 5.1 (41.2) |
3.8 (38.8) |
0.6 (33.1) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
−1.9 (28.6) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
1.1 (34.0) |
3.4 (38.1) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 68.2 (2.69) |
66.6 (2.62) |
80.3 (3.16) |
105.4 (4.15) |
123.9 (4.88) |
140.4 (5.53) |
144.0 (5.67) |
136.5 (5.37) |
113.8 (4.48) |
101.7 (4.00) |
88.6 (3.49) |
90.4 (3.56) |
1,259.8 (49.6) |
| Source: NIWA (rain 1990–2016) | |||||||||||||
