Fairhall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairhall
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A vineyard in Fairhall, with Woodbourne Homestead in the background
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 20.27 km2 (7.83 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 456 |
| • Density | 22.496/km2 (58.27/sq mi) |
Fairhall is a small place, also called a locality, in the Marlborough area of New Zealand. It is located about 7.5 kilometers (4.7 miles) northeast of Blenheim. The Fairhall River flows along the western side of Fairhall.
Both the river and the Fairhall area were given their names in 1847. They were named after a person who worked on a survey team in the region at that time.
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Understanding Fairhall's Population
Fairhall covers an area of about 20.27 square kilometers (7.83 square miles). It is part of a larger area used for statistics called the Woodbourne statistical area.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2018, a census counted the people living in Fairhall. This count included the Marlborough Ridge neighborhood. The population was 456 people. This number showed a good increase from previous years.
- In 2006, 291 people lived in Fairhall.
- By 2013, the population grew to 378 people.
- In 2018, it reached 456 people.
This means the population grew by 78 people between 2013 and 2018. It grew by 165 people since 2006.
Who Lives in Fairhall?
The 2018 census also gave us details about the people in Fairhall. There were 186 homes in the area. Out of the 456 people, 225 were males and 234 were females.
The age groups in Fairhall were:
- 63 people (13.8%) were under 15 years old.
- 42 people (9.2%) were between 15 and 29 years old.
- 216 people (47.4%) were between 30 and 64 years old.
- 138 people (30.3%) were 65 years or older.
Different Backgrounds and Beliefs
Fairhall is a place with people from various backgrounds. Most residents are European, also known as Pākehā. A smaller number of people identify as Māori or Asian. Some people also identified with other ethnic groups.
When asked about their religious beliefs:
- Many people (46.7%) said they had no religion.
- A large group (44.7%) identified as Christian.
- Smaller numbers followed Māori religious beliefs, Hinduism, or other religions.
Education and Jobs
The census also looked at education and jobs for people aged 15 and older. Many people (35.1%) had a university degree or higher education. About 13.7% did not have formal qualifications.
Many people in Fairhall earned good incomes. About 33.6% earned over $70,000. This is higher than the national average in New Zealand. Most adults in Fairhall were employed. About 52.7% worked full-time, and 17.6% worked part-time.
Fairhall School: Learning and Growing
Fairhall School is a school in the area for students from year 1 to year 8. This means it teaches children from about 5 years old up to 13 years old. It is a coeducational school, which means both boys and girls attend. The school first opened its doors in 1877.
As of July 2024, Fairhall School has about 283 students.
