Crawshaw, New Zealand facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Crawshaw
A neighbourhood in Crawshaw, Hamilton.
Basic information
Local authority	Hamilton, New Zealand
Electoral ward	West Ward
Land area	86 ha (0.33 sq mi)*
Coordinates	37°46′19.95″S 175°14′0.68″E / 37.7722083°S 175.2335222°E / -37.7722083; 175.2335222
Population	3,610 (June 2023)

	Crawshaw, New Zealand

Crawshaw is a small neighbourhood located in the western part of Hamilton, a city in New Zealand. It's quite close to the Te Rapa railway depot, which is a place where trains are stored and maintained. In 2018, Crawshaw was measured to be about 0.86 square kilometres (0.33 square miles) in size. Even though it's often called its own suburb, some people think of it as part of the nearby area called Nawton.

Understanding Crawshaw's History

Crawshaw has grown over many years. The southern part of the neighbourhood started to be built around 1913. Later, in the 1960s and 1970s, more homes were built in the northern areas. Many of the homes in Crawshaw are managed by Housing New Zealand. These are often homes that help provide affordable places to live for families.

Green Spaces and Parks

Crawshaw is home to a lovely park called Crawshaw Park. This park was created between 1979 and 1985. It covers about 3.1 hectares (7.7 acres) of land. Inside the park, you can find some old kahikatea trees. These are native New Zealand trees that have been there for a long time. Crawshaw Park is also part of a larger chain of green spaces. It connects with Mooney Park, Bishops Lane Reserve, and Dominion Park, creating a nice natural pathway through the area.

Who Lives in Crawshaw?

Crawshaw covers about 0.86 square kilometres (0.33 square miles). As of 2023, it had an estimated population of 3,610 people. This means there are about 4198 people living in each square kilometre.

Population Changes Over Time

Let's look at how Crawshaw's population has changed:

• In 2006, there were 2,892 people.
• In 2013, the population was 2,889 people.
• By 2018, it grew to 3,249 people.

This shows an increase of 360 people (12.5%) between 2013 and 2018.

A Closer Look at the People

The 2018 New Zealand census gave us more details about Crawshaw:

• There were 960 households, which means 960 different homes.
• There were 1,593 males and 1,656 females.
• The average age of people in Crawshaw was 26.9 years. This is younger than the national average of 37.4 years.
• About 29.5% of the people were under 15 years old.
• About 26.9% were between 15 and 29 years old.
• About 37.8% were between 30 and 64 years old.
• About 5.9% were 65 years or older.

Different Backgrounds and Cultures

Crawshaw is a diverse place with people from many different backgrounds:

• 52.0% were European/Pākehā (people of European descent).
• 50.2% were Māori (the indigenous people of New Zealand).
• 11.8% were Pacific peoples.
• 8.3% were Asian.
• 2.9% were from other ethnic groups.

It's important to remember that people can identify with more than one ethnicity.

About 13.9% of the people living in Crawshaw were born outside New Zealand. This is less than the national average of 27.1%.

Beliefs and Work

When it comes to religious beliefs in 2018:

• 55.7% said they had no religion.
• 28.9% were Christian.
• 2.3% had Māori religious beliefs.
• 3.0% were Hindu.
• 1.1% were Muslim.
• 0.6% were Buddhist.
• 2.5% had other religions.

For those aged 15 and older:

• About 9.0% had a university degree or higher qualification.
• About 24.1% had no formal qualifications.
• The average income was $23,800. This was lower than the national average of $31,800.
• About 5.1% earned over $70,000, compared to 17.2% nationally.

In terms of jobs:

• About 47.6% worked full-time.
• About 11.5% worked part-time.
• About 10.6% were looking for work (unemployed).

How Crawshaw Has Grown

In 2018, a small part of Nawton East, with about 25 houses, was added to the Crawshaw census area. This helped increase the population. From 1996 to 2018, the population of Crawshaw grew by about a quarter. The people in Crawshaw are generally younger than the national average. Also, the percentage of Māori people in Crawshaw is more than double Hamilton's average.

Here's a table showing population details over the years:

Education in Crawshaw

Crawshaw has its own school, Crawshaw School. It's a state primary school, which means it's funded by the government. Both boys and girls attend this school, and it teaches students from Year 1 to Year 8. As of February 2024. , the school has a roll of 310 students. Crawshaw School first opened its doors in 1988.