Berhampore, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Berhampore
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 Berhampore
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Wellington City |
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| • Land | 140 ha (350 acre) |
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| • Total | 3,830 |
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Berhampore is a suburb located in Wellington, New Zealand. It sits in the southern part of the city. This suburb is about four kilometres from the city centre. It is also two kilometres from the coast of Cook Strait.
Berhampore is surrounded by other suburbs. These include Vogeltown, Newtown, Melrose, Island Bay, Kingston, and Mornington. The suburb was named after a place called Berhampore in Bengal. This was a battlefield during the Battle of Plassey in 1757.
Around Berhampore, you'll find the Berhampore Golf Course. There's also a large green belt area. This green belt is known as the town belt. It has many walkways and tracks that connect to other areas. Berhampore also has some of Wellington's best sports fields. These are on Adelaide Road and include the national hockey stadium. Next to the golf course, there is a skateboard and BMX park. Right by it, you can find a kids' mountain bike track. Berhampore School first opened its doors in 1915.
People living in Berhampore come from many different backgrounds. They also have different jobs and incomes. This mix of people helps create a lively community. The Wellington City Council has made changes to Adelaide Road and Luxford Street. These changes have helped make the streets safer and improved the feeling of community in Berhampore.
The houses in Berhampore show many building styles. You can see examples of most types of buildings built in New Zealand since European settlers arrived. The Berhampore State Flats are on Adelaide Road. They are a great example of the international style of architecture. These flats were designed by F. Gordon Wilson. He was the main architect for the Department of Housing Construction. They were finished between 1938 and 1939.
About the People of Berhampore
This section tells us about the people who live in Berhampore. The Berhampore area covers about 1.40 square kilometres. As of June 2023, , an estimated 3,830 people live here.
In 2018, the population of Berhampore was 3,870 people. This was an increase of 261 people since 2013. It was also 273 more people than in 2006. The median age of people living here was 35.1 years. This means half the people were younger than 35.1 and half were older. About 15.7% of the people were under 15 years old.
The people in Berhampore come from many different ethnic groups. About 68.5% were European or Pākehā. Around 10.7% were Māori. About 8.6% were Pasifika people. There were also 15.9% Asian people. About 8.0% were from other ethnic groups. Many people identify with more than one ethnicity.
A good number of people in Berhampore were born overseas. About 34.7% of residents were born outside New Zealand. This is higher than the national average of 27.1%.
Many people in Berhampore do not have a religious belief. About 50.5% said they had no religion. Around 31.2% were Christian. There were also people who followed Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist faiths. Some people also had Māori religious beliefs or other religions.
Many adults in Berhampore have a good education. About 39.2% of people aged 15 or older had a bachelor's degree or a higher qualification. Most people in Berhampore are employed. About 53.6% work full-time. Another 12.3% work part-time.
