Glenbrook, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Glenbrook
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The Glenbrook Steel Mill and surrounding farms
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Ward | Franklin ward |
| Board | Franklin Local Board |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 53.16 km2 (20.53 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 2,620 |
| • Density | 49.29/km2 (127.65/sq mi) |
Glenbrook is a special place in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It's known for both its farms and its big industries. The most famous industry here is the New Zealand Steel mill. This mill is one of the biggest steel producers in the country!
Even though it's a big industrial area, it's surrounded by peaceful farms. You won't find many towns right next to the steel mill. The closest towns are Waiuku, about five kilometers south, and Pukekohe, about 15 kilometers east.
Glenbrook is also famous for something fun: the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. It's a great place to see old trains!
Glenbrook's History
The story of Glenbrook's industry began in 1967. That's when work started on the Glenbrook Steel Mill. This location was chosen for a good reason. It's close to the Waikato North Head ironsand mine. Ironsand is a special type of sand used to make steel. It was also near the Huntly Power Station, which provides electricity.
Who Lives in Glenbrook?
The Glenbrook area, which includes Glenbrook Beach, covers about 53 square kilometers. As of 2023, around 2,620 people live here. This means there are about 49 people living in each square kilometer.
In 2018, the population was 2,193 people. This was an increase of 159 people since 2013. It shows that more people are choosing to live in Glenbrook.
Most people in Glenbrook are from Europe (86%). There are also many Māori (10.8%), Pacific peoples (4.1%), and Asian people (8.5%). About one in five people living here were born outside New Zealand.
When it comes to beliefs, many people (59%) said they had no religion. About 28% were Christian. A smaller number followed Māori religious beliefs, Hindu, Muslim, or Buddhist faiths.
Many adults in Glenbrook have finished higher education. About 16% have a bachelor's degree or even higher. Most adults work full-time (57%) or part-time (14.6%).
Glenbrook School
Glenbrook has its own school, called Glenbrook School. It's a school for students from year 1 to year 8. This means it teaches children from about 5 years old up to 13 years old. The school first opened its doors in 1878, making it quite old! As of 2023, about 270 students attend Glenbrook School.
