Benhar, New Zealand facts for kids
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Benhar
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Rural settlement
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McSkimming & Son pottery works at Benhar, 1926
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago |
| District | Clutha |
| Ward | Balclutha |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
| Population
(June 2023)
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| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 127/km2 (328/sq mi) |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Benhar is a small town in New Zealand. It is located in South Otago, a region in the country's South Island. The town is about five kilometers east of Balclutha. It is also very close to a small lake called Lake Tuakitoto.
Benhar was once home to one of New Zealand's biggest factories. This factory made porcelain products. It closed in 1990 after a large fire. The factory first made ceramic pipes and bricks. These were used to build up the city of Dunedin. Later, it started making pottery and bathroom fixtures. These items were sent out from the factory's own train yard. The factory was owned by Peter McSkimming senior and later by his son, Peter McSkimming junior.
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Who Lives in Benhar?
Statistics New Zealand describes Benhar as a rural settlement. This means it's a small community in the countryside. The town covers an area of 0.71 square kilometers.
Benhar's Population Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 96 | — |
| 2013 | 99 | +0.44% |
| 2018 | 90 | −1.89% |
In 2018, Benhar had a population of 90 people. This was a small decrease from earlier years. In 2013, there were 99 people, and in 2006, there were 96 people.
People and Families
In 2018, there were 39 households in Benhar. There were more males (51) than females (39). The average age of people in Benhar was 37.6 years old. About 20% of the people were under 15 years old. Another 20% were between 15 and 29 years old. Most people, 53.3%, were between 30 and 64 years old. About 10% were 65 years or older.
Different Backgrounds
Most people in Benhar, 86.7%, were of European or Pākehā background. About 16.7% were Māori. And 6.7% were Asian. Some people identified with more than one ethnic group.
Beliefs and Work
When asked about religion, 50% of people said they had no religion. About 33.3% were Christian. A small number were Muslim (3.3%) or had other religions (10%).
For those aged 15 and older, 12.5% had a university degree or higher. About 25% did not have any formal qualifications. The average income in Benhar was $38,300. Most people aged 15 and over were employed. About 58.3% worked full-time, and 12.5% worked part-time.
