Heriot, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Heriot
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Rural settlement
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| Country |  New Zealand |
| Region | Otago |
| Territorial authority | Clutha District |
| Ward | West Otago |
| Community | West Otago |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 15.73 km2 (6.07 sq mi) |
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(2018 Census)
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| • Total | 111 |
| • Density | 7.06/km2 (18.28/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| Postcode |
9522
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| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Heriot is a small community located in West Otago, which is part of the South Island of New Zealand. You can find it about 20 kilometres southwest of Raes Junction. It is also 15 kilometres north of Tapanui.
The name "Heriot" might not come from the Scottish town of Heriot. Instead, it could be named after the maiden name of an early settler's wife, William Pinkerton. Other towns nearby, like Kelso and Roxburgh, were named after places in Scotland.
The main jobs and businesses in Heriot are linked to farming animals and growing trees for wood.
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People and Population
Heriot covers an area of about 15.73 square kilometres. It is part of a larger area called West Otago.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2018, the population of Heriot was 111 people. This number has gone down over the years. For example, in 2013, there were 129 people, and in 2006, there were 141.
There were 51 homes in Heriot in 2018. The community had slightly more males (57) than females (54). The average age of people living in Heriot was about 39.8 years old.
Who Lives in Heriot?
Most people in Heriot (about 91.9%) are of European or Pākehā background. About 13.5% of the people are Māori. A small number (2.7%) belong to other ethnic groups. Some people identify with more than one ethnicity.
Beliefs and Work
When asked about their religion, many people (48.6%) said they had no religion. About 40.5% of the people were Christian. A small group (2.7%) followed Māori religious beliefs.
For people aged 15 and older, about 10.3% had a university degree or higher. About 24.1% did not have any formal school qualifications. The average income in Heriot was $31,100. Most people (62.1%) worked full-time, and 13.8% worked part-time.
Education
Heriot has its own school for younger students.
Heriot School
Heriot School is a public primary school. It teaches students from Year 1 to Year 6. The school was first opened in 1879. As of February 2024, it has 70 students.
