Hillsborough, Christchurch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hillsborough
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Part of the industrial area of Hillsborough as viewed from the Port Hills
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 Hillsborough
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Christchurch |
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| • Land | 164 ha (405 acre) |
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(June 2023)
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| • Total | 2,500 |
  Hillsborough, Christchurch  |
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Hillsborough is a suburb in Christchurch, New Zealand. It has both homes and businesses. It is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) south-east of the main city center.
History of Hillsborough
Hillsborough was first owned by Edward Garland. He and his wife Annie settled the land in 1854. They called their farm Broomfield Farm.
Edward Garland raised cattle on the lower lands near the Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River. He also had sheep on the slopes of the Port Hills.
It is not clear when the name Hillsborough started being used. But over time, Broomfield Farm became known only as Hillsborough. By 1945, when the area joined Christchurch, everyone used the name Hillsborough.
You can still see the area's history in some street names. For example, Garlands Road is a main street. It is named after the Garland family and follows where their original driveway used to be.
What Hillsborough is Like Today
Hillsborough has different areas for homes and businesses. The parts closer to the Port Hills are mostly for businesses and factories. The homes are usually found further north, closer to the Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River.
The area near the hills has been used for businesses for a long time. In the past, there were many brick factories there.
People of Hillsborough
Hillsborough covers an area of about 1.64 square kilometers (0.63 square miles). In 2018, about 2,370 people lived there. This was a small increase from 2013.
In 2018, there were 897 households in Hillsborough. There were slightly more males than females. The average age of people living there was 40 years old.
- About 19% of the people were under 15 years old.
- About 17% were between 15 and 29 years old.
- About 48% were between 30 and 64 years old.
- About 15% were 65 years or older.
Most people in Hillsborough are of European descent (about 90.5%). Other groups include Māori (8.9%), Asian (4.7%), and Pasifika (2.2%). Some people identify with more than one ethnic group.
About 22% of people in Hillsborough were born outside New Zealand. This is a bit less than the national average.
When asked about religion, many people (55.7%) said they had no religion. About 32.8% were Christian. A small number of people followed other religions like Hinduism, Islam, or Buddhism.
Many adults in Hillsborough have a university degree or higher (about 32.4%). Most people aged 15 and older have jobs. About 52% work full-time, and 16.6% work part-time.
