Dinsdale, New Zealand facts for kids
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Dinsdale, Hamilton
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| Local authority | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Electoral ward | West Ward |
| Date established | 1962 |
| Land area | 285 ha (1.10 sq mi)* |
| Coordinates | 37°47′45.42″S 175°14′33.28″E / 37.7959500°S 175.2425778°E |
| Population | 8360 (June 2023) |
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Dinsdale is a suburb located in the western part of Hamilton, a city in New Zealand. It was first known as Frankton West. In July 1961, it was renamed Dinsdale, after Thomas Dinsdale.
Dinsdale grew quickly during the 1960s. It is built on a low ridge. From here, you can see open farmland to the west. The suburb has a large sports ground. It also has a shopping area with a supermarket and other stores. The Dinsdale Library, part of the Hamilton City Libraries, is also here. The community church of West Hamilton is found in Dinsdale.
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Who Lives in Dinsdale?
Dinsdale covers about 2.85 square kilometers. As of June 2023, it has an estimated population of 8360 people. This means there are many people living in a small area.
In 2018, Dinsdale had 8,349 residents. This was an increase of 585 people since 2013. The population also grew by 801 people since 2006. There were 2,874 households in the suburb.
About 21.8% of the people were under 15 years old. Around 22.3% were aged 15 to 29. Most residents, 43.2%, were between 30 and 64 years old. About 12.6% of the population was 65 or older.
Diverse Cultures in Dinsdale
Dinsdale is a place with many different cultures. In 2018, about 73.0% of residents were European or Pākehā. Around 29.2% were Māori. There were also Pacific peoples (5.8%) and Asian people (9.2%). About 2.4% identified with other ethnic groups. Some people belong to more than one group.
About 15.9% of Dinsdale's residents were born overseas. This is less than the national average for New Zealand, which is 27.1%.
Education in Dinsdale
Dinsdale has two schools for younger students.
Aberdeen School
Aberdeen School is a primary school. It teaches students from years 1 to 6. This means children aged about 5 to 10 years old. The school opened in the mid-1970s. It has a roll of 638 students as of February 2024. .
St. Columba's Catholic School
St. Columba's Catholic School is a state-integrated school. It is a full primary school. It teaches students from years 1 to 8. This means children aged about 5 to 13 years old. The school has a roll of 420 students.
Nearby Places to Explore
The Taitua Arboretum is a beautiful place to visit. It is a large garden with many different trees and plants. You can get to it through Tills Lookout. It's a great spot for a walk and to enjoy nature.
Images for kids
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Dinsdale Library photographed in 2013
