Cust, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cust
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Village
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The main street of Cust - Cust Rd
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Waimakariri District |
| Ward | Rangiora-Ashley Ward |
| Community | Rangiora-Ashley Community |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 km2 (0.29 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 280 |
| • Density | 373/km2 (967/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode |
7471 and 7475
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| Area code(s) | 03 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Cust is a small village located in the South Island of New Zealand. It is in an area called North Canterbury. The village is part of the Waimakariri District.
Cust is about 16 kilometers east of Oxford. It is also 17 kilometers west of Rangiora. The village is named after Sir Edward Cust. He was a member of the Canterbury Association. This group helped European people settle the area around 1850. Before its current name, Cust was known as Moeraki Downs and Middleton-on-the-Cust.
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Education in Cust
Cust School is the only school in the village. It is a state school for both boys and girls. The school teaches students from primary grades. It has a high decile rating of 10. This means it is in an area with a lot of wealth.
As of February 2024, there are 139 students. The principal of Cust School is Gerhard Potgieter.
Cust's Population
Statistics New Zealand describes Cust as a rural settlement. It covers an area of about 0.75 square kilometers. As of June 2023, Cust had an estimated population of 280 people. This means there are about 373 people living in each square kilometer.
The population of Cust has changed over time.
| Year | Population |
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| 1901 | 713 |
| 2001 | 399 |
| 2006 | 354 |
| 2013 | 363 |
| 2018 | 390 |
In the 2018 New Zealand census, Cust had 390 people. This was an increase of 27 people since the 2013 census. It was also an increase of 36 people since the 2006 census. There were 144 households in the village.
Most people in Cust are of European background (97.7%). Some people are Māori (3.8%). A small number are Pasifika or other ethnicities.
About 53.8% of people in Cust said they had no religion. About 30.0% were Christian. A small number were Buddhist or had other religions.
Motorcycle Racing History
For over 20 years, Cust was famous for motorcycle racing. A special racing track was built on a metalled road in the village. This track hosted the New Zealand Grand Prix for motorcycling.
The last race was held in 1963. This Easter event would make the village population grow to 25,000 people!
Climate in Cust
Cust has a mild climate. The average temperature in summer is 16.2 degrees Celsius. In winter, the average temperature is 5.9 degrees Celsius.
Here is a table showing the average temperature for each month:
| Month | Normal temperature |
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| January | 16.8 °C |
| February | 16.3 °C |
| March | 14.6 °C |
| April | 11.6 °C |
| May | 8.3 °C |
| June | 5.8 °C |
| July | 5.3 °C |
| August | 6.5 °C |
| September | 8.9 °C |
| October | 11.2 °C |
| November | 13.3 °C |
| December | 15.5 °C |
Images for kids
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The Cust Museum
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The Cust War Memorial
