Cave, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cave
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town
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St. David's Memorial Church
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Timaru District |
| Ward | Pleasant Point-Temuka |
| Community | Pleasant Point |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 km2 (0.48 sq mi) |
| Population
(June 2023)
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| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 73/km2 (188/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
| Postcode |
7930
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| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
| Website | timaru.govt.nz |
Cave is a small town in the Timaru District on the South Island of New Zealand. It is about 23 kilometers (14 miles) north-west of the city of Timaru. The town is located right on State Highway 8, which is a main road.
One important building in Cave is St. David's Memorial Church. It was built in 1930 and designed by Herbert W. Hall. This church is considered a very important historical building by Heritage New Zealand.
Even though the town is called Cave, there are no actual caves for people to visit right in the town itself. The name "Cave" comes from several limestone caves found in the wider area around the town.
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Who Lives in Cave?
Cave is a small rural settlement. In 2018, about 78 people lived there. The town covers an area of 1.24 square kilometers.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Cave has stayed pretty much the same over the years:
- In 2006, there were 78 people.
- In 2013, the population was 81 people.
- In 2018, it went back down to 78 people.
People and Families
In 2018, there were 36 households in Cave. There were slightly more males (42) than females (36). The average age of people in Cave was 54.6 years old. About 11.5% of the people were under 15 years old.
Different Backgrounds
Most people in Cave (96.2%) are of European or Pākehā background. There are also some people who identify as Māori (3.8%) and Asian (3.8%). People can identify with more than one background.
Beliefs and Work
When asked about their religious beliefs, most people (53.8%) said they had no religion. About 34.6% were Christian, and 3.8% were Buddhist.
For those aged 15 and older, about 8.7% had a university degree or higher. Many people (47.8%) worked full-time, and 17.4% worked part-time.
