Helensburgh, New Zealand facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Helensburgh
Suburb
Helensburgh Location in New Zealand
Country	New Zealand
Local authority	Dunedin
Area
• Land	146 ha (361 acre)
Population  (June 2023)
• Total	1,240

	Helensburgh, New Zealand

Helensburgh is a lovely suburb located in the city of Dunedin, New Zealand. It's found to the northwest of the city center. Imagine it as a neighborhood that's a bit quieter, sitting just outside the main hustle and bustle of the city.

Helensburgh is right next to Wakari on its south side and Halfway Bush to its west. The area has many small, winding streets called crescents. These streets branch off Helensburgh Road and Wakari Road. It can be a bit confusing because Helensburgh Road is mostly in Wakari, and Wakari Road is mostly in Helensburgh! Wakari Road is a long, straight road that feels a bit like the countryside. It connects to Glenleith and passes by the forests around Ross Creek Reservoir. On the northeast side of Helensburgh, you'll find the Balmacewen Golf Course, a big green space perfect for golf lovers.

Who Lives in Helensburgh?

Helensburgh covers about 1.46 square kilometers (or 146 hectares). As of 2023, around 1,240 people live here. This means there are about 849 people living in each square kilometer.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Helensburgh has changed over the years:

• In 2006, there were 1,071 people.
• By 2013, the population grew to 1,173.
• In 2018, it increased slightly to 1,188 people.

This shows a steady growth in the number of residents.

A Look at the Community

In 2018, there were 1,188 people living in Helensburgh. There were slightly more females (615) than males (570). The average age of people in Helensburgh was 40 years old.

Here's a breakdown of age groups:

• About 1 in 5 people (19.7%) were under 15 years old.
• About 18.2% were young adults, aged 15 to 29.
• The largest group, 46.5%, were adults aged 30 to 64.
• About 15.4% were seniors, aged 65 or older.

Different Backgrounds

Helensburgh is home to people from many different backgrounds. Most residents (89.9%) are of European or Pākehā descent. Other groups include:

• Māori: 7.1%
• Asian: 7.6%
• Pasifika: 1.8%
• Other ethnicities: 2.3%

About 17.9% of the people living in Helensburgh were born outside New Zealand.

Beliefs and Work

When it comes to religion, many people in Helensburgh (56.1%) said they had no religion. About 34.6% identified as Christian. A smaller number of people followed other religions like Hinduism, Islam, or Buddhism.

Many adults in Helensburgh have good qualifications. About 29.9% of people aged 15 or older had a bachelor's degree or higher. Most adults were employed, with 55.0% working full-time and 15.1% working part-time.