Hurdon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hurdon |
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| Local authority | New Plymouth |
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| Land area | 520 ha (2.0 sq mi)* |
| Coordinates | 39°5′13″S 174°3′8″E / 39.08694°S 174.05222°E |
| Population | 2,550 (June 2023) |
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Hurdon is a neighbourhood found in New Plymouth, a city on the western side of New Zealand's North Island. It's located southwest of the main city area.
Long ago, in 1841, a man named Peter Elliot arrived here on a ship called the Amelia Thompson. He started the very first dairy farm in New Plymouth and named it Hurdon. Later, in 1853, a school was even set up in his barn!
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Who Lives in Hurdon?
Hurdon covers about 5.20 square kilometres. As of June 2023, an estimated 2,550 people live here. This means there are about 676 people living in each square kilometre.
Before 2023, the area of Hurdon was a bit smaller, at 3.77 square kilometres. In the 2018 New Zealand census, 2,220 people lived in Hurdon. This was an increase of 132 people since the 2013 census. It was also 369 more people than in the 2006 census.
There were 870 homes in Hurdon. Out of the people counted, 438 (almost 20%) were under 15 years old. The average age of people in Hurdon was 42.1 years.
Different Backgrounds in Hurdon
Hurdon is home to people from many different backgrounds. About 89.7% of residents are of European or Pākehā descent. Around 12.0% are Māori, and smaller numbers are from Pacific Islands, Asia, or other parts of the world. Some people identify with more than one background.
About 17.7% of the people living in Hurdon were born outside of New Zealand. This is less than the national average for New Zealand, which is 27.1%.
Beliefs and Work in Hurdon
When asked about their beliefs, about 46.9% of people in Hurdon said they had no religion. About 40.9% were Christian. A small number followed Māori religious beliefs, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, or other religions.
Many adults in Hurdon have completed higher education. About 20.4% of people aged 15 and over had a university degree or higher qualification. The average income in Hurdon was $32,200. Most adults were employed, with 49.0% working full-time and 16.0% working part-time.
Learning in Hurdon
Frankley School
Frankley School is a primary school in Hurdon for students in years 1 to 6. As of February 2024, the school has 290 students.
The school first opened in 1878 as Frankley Road School. A new school building with two rooms was built in 1910. The school then moved to its current location in 1969.
