Arundel, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arundel
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Rural village
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Rangitata River near Arundel
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Timaru District |
| Ward | Geraldine |
| Community | Geraldine |
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Arundel is a small rural village in New Zealand. It is located in the Canterbury region, on the South Island. Arundel is about 15 kilometers (9 miles) north of a town called Geraldine.
The village sits near the south bank of the Rangitata River. It is also close to Peel Forest, which is a large forest with many native trees and birds. Arundel itself is a flat and fertile area, with fields and many old trees.
Arundel has some historical importance. A bridge was built over the Rangitata River in 1872. This bridge was very important because it was the only way to connect South Canterbury with the rest of Canterbury. This lasted until the 1930s when new road bridges were built. Because of the bridge, Arundel became an important spot. The village site was officially set aside in 1874. However, Arundel has always remained a small village, with its population never going over 100 people.
A company called Arundel Lumber Company Ltd has been working in Arundel since 1951. They process Pinus radiata wood from local forests. They produce a lot of sawn timber every day.
There is a small cemetery south-west of the village. It has over 160 graves. You can reach it by walking through an avenue of flowering cherry trees. Children in Arundel attend Carew Peel Forest School, as the village is within its school zone.
Arundel's Population
The Arundel area, which also includes Woodbury, covers about 629 square kilometers. As of 2023, the estimated population for this area is 1,520.
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| 2006 | 1,122 | — |
| 2013 | 1,308 | +2.22% |
| 2018 | 1,368 | +0.90% |
At the 2018 New Zealand census, Arundel had a population of 1,368 people. This was an increase of 60 people since the 2013 census. It was also an increase of 246 people since the 2006 census.
There were 528 households in the area. There were slightly more males (693) than females (672). The average age of people in Arundel was 43.7 years.
- About 20.6% of the people were under 15 years old.
- About 14.0% were aged 15 to 29.
- About 49.8% were aged 30 to 64.
- About 15.6% were aged 65 or older.
Most people in Arundel are of European/Pākehā background (94.1%). There are also smaller groups of Māori, Pasifika, and Asian people.
About 14.7% of the people in Arundel were born overseas. This is less than the national average for New Zealand.
When asked about their religion, many people (52.0%) said they had no religion. About 38.2% identified as Christian.
Many adults in Arundel have good education. About 19.3% of people aged 15 or older had a university degree or higher. Most people in Arundel are employed. About 57.7% worked full-time, and 19.3% worked part-time.
