Closeburn, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Closeburn
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Locality
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Wilson Bay from the Queenstown-Glenorchy Road
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago |
| Territorial authority | Queenstown Lakes District |
| Ward | Queenstown-Wakatipu Ward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.77 km2 (1.84 sq mi) |
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 29.56/km2 (76.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode |
9371
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| Area code | 03 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Closeburn is a small place, also called a locality, in the Queenstown-Lakes District of the South Island in New Zealand. It's located just a 10-minute drive from the popular town of Queenstown. You can find it along the scenic Glenorchy–Queenstown Road.
Closeburn is also home to Closeburn Station. This is a real working farm that covers less than 2,000 hectares (about 4,940 acres). It is owned by 27 different people who share the land.
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Who Lives in Closeburn?
Closeburn covers an area of about 4.77 square kilometers (1.84 square miles). It is part of a larger area called Outer Wakatipu.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 117 | — |
| 2013 | 141 | +2.70% |
| 2018 | 141 | +0.00% |
In 2018, a count called the 2018 New Zealand census showed that 141 people lived in Closeburn. This number was the same as in 2013. However, it was an increase of 24 people (20.5%) since the 2006 census.
There were 63 homes in Closeburn at that time. There were more males (78) than females (63) living there.
Age Groups in Closeburn
The average age of people in Closeburn was 47.7 years old in 2018.
- About 8.5% of the people were under 15 years old.
- Another 8.5% were between 15 and 29 years old.
- Most people, about 76.6%, were between 30 and 64 years old.
- About 8.5% of the people were 65 years or older.
Backgrounds of Residents
Most people in Closeburn, about 95.7%, identified as European or Pākehā.
- About 4.3% identified as Māori.
- About 2.1% identified as Asian.
- About 4.3% identified with other backgrounds.
People could choose more than one background.
Jobs and Education
For those aged 15 and older, many people had a good education. About 37.2% had a university degree or higher. Only a small number, about 7%, did not have any formal qualifications.
The average income in Closeburn was $50,400. Most people aged 15 and older were working. About 60.5% had full-time jobs, and 18.6% worked part-time.
