Burwood, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Burwood
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 Burwood
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Christchurch |
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| • Land | 365 ha (902 acre) |
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| • Total | 5,970 |
  Burwood, New Zealand  |
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Burwood is a suburb located in the north-east part of Christchurch, a city in New Zealand. It's mostly a place where people live, and it's known for a few important spots. These include Burwood Hospital, the beautiful Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park, and Bottle Lake Forest. Bottle Lake Forest is a big area of trees, perfect for outdoor fun!
Sadly, Burwood was hit hard by big earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. Some parts of the area, like around Horseshoe Lake, were so damaged that people had to move out. These areas became known as the "residential red zone" because they were too risky to live in.
Who Lives in Burwood?
Burwood covers an area of about 3.65 square kilometers. As of 2023, around 5970 people live here. This means there are about 1636 people living in each square kilometer.
Let's look at how the population has changed over time:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 5,655 | — |
| 2013 | 5,643 | −0.03% |
| 2018 | 5,661 | +0.06% |
In 2018, Burwood had 5,661 residents. This was a small increase from 2013 and 2006. There were slightly more females than males. About one-fifth of the people were under 15 years old.
Most people in Burwood are of European descent, also known as Pākehā. There are also many Māori, Pasifika, and Asian people living here. This mix of cultures makes Burwood a diverse place!
When asked about their beliefs, many people said they had no religion. Others identified as Christian. Smaller groups followed Māori religious beliefs, Hindu, Muslim, or Buddhist faiths.
Learning in Burwood
The main school in Burwood is Waitākiri Primary School. This school is for younger students, from Year 1 to Year 6. As of 2023, it has about 479 students.
Waitākiri Primary School was formed in 2014. It was created when two older schools, Burwood Primary School (which opened way back in 1872) and Windsor School (opened in 1970), joined together. This happened as part of a plan to reorganize schools in Christchurch.
