Glenview, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Glenview
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A neighbourhood in Glenview, Hamilton.
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 Glenview
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Electoral ward | West Ward |
| Established | 1963 |
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| • Land | 202 ha (499 acre) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,330 |
  Glenview, New Zealand  |
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Glenview is a friendly neighbourhood, also called a suburb, located in the southern part of Hamilton, a city in New Zealand. It was given its name by Bruce Lugton, who was a developer. He thought "Glenview" was a perfect name because it described the area well. Glenview officially became a suburb in 1963.
Glenview is known for being the home of New Zealand's very first shopping mall. This mall, called Big A Plaza, opened in 1969. Today, Glenview has a smaller shopping centre and a nice place to relax called Resthills Park.
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About Glenview's People
Glenview covers an area of about 2 square kilometres. As of 2023, around 4,700 people live here. This means there are about 2,300 people living in each square kilometre.
How Glenview's Population Grew
The number of people living in Glenview has grown over the years.
- In 2006, there were about 4,071 people.
- By 2013, this number increased to 4,176.
- In 2018, the population reached 4,722.
This shows that Glenview has become a more popular place to live.
Who Lives in Glenview?
In 2018, there were 1,620 homes in Glenview. There were slightly more females than males living there.
- About 1,059 people were under 15 years old. This means many young people and families live in Glenview.
- Most people were between 30 and 64 years old.
Different Backgrounds in Glenview
Glenview is a diverse place with people from many different backgrounds.
- About 68% of people were European or Pākehā.
- Around 24% were Māori.
- About 5% were Pacific peoples.
- Around 18% were Asian.
- A small number of people were from other ethnic groups.
Some people identify with more than one ethnic background.
People Born Overseas
About 25% of the people in Glenview were born in other countries. This is similar to the national average for New Zealand, which is about 27%.
Religious Beliefs
When asked about their religious beliefs:
- About 44% of people said they had no religion.
- Around 39% were Christian.
- Smaller groups followed Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, or other religions.
- Some people also followed Māori religious beliefs.
Education and Work
Many adults in Glenview have good education.
- About 22% of people aged 15 or older had a university degree.
- Around 16% had no formal qualifications.
Most adults in Glenview are employed.
- About 52% worked full-time jobs.
- Around 13% worked part-time.
- About 5% were looking for work.
Education in Glenview
Glenview has its own primary school, which is important for the community.
Glenview School
Glenview School is a school for both boys and girls. It teaches students from Year 1 to Year 6 (ages 5 to 11). The school opened in 1964. As of 2023, it has about 370 students.
