Harewood, New Zealand facts for kids
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Christchurch Airport, located within Harewood, with other parts of Harewood visible in the background
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| Local authority | Christchurch |
| Electoral ward | Harewood |
| Land area | 379 ha (1.46 sq mi)* |
| Coordinates | 43°28′47″S 172°33′45″E / 43.47979°S 172.56241°E |
| Population | 1,390 (June 2023) |
  Harewood, New Zealand  |
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Harewood is a suburb located in the northwest part of Christchurch, New Zealand. It's known for being home to the Christchurch Airport. A big road called State Highway 1 goes right through Harewood. Most of the homes are on the east side of this highway, while businesses and factories are on the west side.
Who Lives in Harewood?
Harewood is a community with about 1,390 people living there. This number does not include the airport area. The suburb covers an area of about 3.79 square kilometers.
In 2018, there were 1,386 people living in Harewood. This was a small decrease from earlier years. There were slightly more males than females. The average age was 49.1 years, which is a bit older than the national average. About 14% of the people were under 15 years old.
Most people in Harewood are of European background (83.3%). There are also people from Māori, Pasifika, and Asian backgrounds. About 21.9% of the people living here were born outside New Zealand.
When it comes to beliefs, many people (43.1%) said they had no religion. About 49.1% were Christian. A smaller number followed other religions like Hindu or Buddhist faiths.
Many adults in Harewood have a university degree or higher. The average income for people aged 15 and older was $37,800. Many people in Harewood work full-time or part-time.
What Happens in Harewood?
Harewood is a very important place for travel and business in Christchurch. This is mainly because Christchurch International Airport is located right here. The airport is the second busiest in New Zealand. In 2019, about 6.9 million passengers passed through it!
Because of the airport, many businesses that deal with shipping goods are found in Harewood. You'll also see lots of rental car and campervan companies here.
Harewood is also home to the International Antarctic Centre. This is a popular tourist spot in Christchurch. It shows how important Christchurch is as a starting point for trips to Antarctica. The centre opened in 1990. It has offices for the New Zealand, United States, and Italian Antarctic programs. You can even sometimes see special armored vehicles called Hagglunds giving rides to tourists around the centre!
Learning in Harewood
Harewood School is a primary school in the area. It teaches students from Year 1 to Year 6. The school first opened its doors in 1862. It currently has about 157 students.
