Laingholm facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Laingholm
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A view of Laingholm
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 Laingholm
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Auckland |
| Electoral ward | Waitākere ward |
| Local board | Waitākere Ranges Local Board |
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| • Land | 408 ha (1,008 acre) |
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| • Total | 2,410 |
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Laingholm is a small community in West Auckland. It's nestled in the beautiful Waitākere Ranges and sits right on the shores of the Manukau Harbour.
The name Laingholm comes from George and John Laing. They started farming here in 1854. Later, the land was divided into smaller pieces. In 2003, people celebrated 150 years since European settlers first arrived in the area.
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Natural Surroundings
Laingholm has amazing natural beauty. Along the coast, you'll find forests filled with pōhutukawa and rata trees. These trees are known for their bright red flowers.
Further inland, the forests are warmer and have many pūriri trees. You can also see lots of West Coast kōwhai trees. They grow well on the steep hillsides around Laingholm.
A Look at History
A pioneer farmer named George Laing bought a large piece of land here in the mid-1800s. He farmed the valley and lived with his family at a place called Roseneath farmhouse. The area soon became known as Laingholm.
The Laing family continued farming until 1921. In the 1860s, Laingholm and nearby areas grew as farmland. People used the dock at Little Muddy Creek to travel and trade. This was their main way to connect with the outside world. Road access finally became possible in 1914.
Who Lives Here?
Laingholm covers about 4.08 square kilometers. As of June 2023, about 2,410 people live here. This means there are about 591 people for every square kilometer.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Laingholm has changed over time:
- In 2006, there were 2,334 people.
- In 2013, the population was 2,265.
- By 2018, it had grown to 2,385 people.
In 2018, there were 843 households. There were slightly more females than males. The average age was 40.2 years. About 23% of the people were under 15 years old.
Different Backgrounds
Laingholm is a diverse community. In 2018:
- Most people (93.1%) were of European/Pākehā background.
- About 9.9% identified as Māori.
- Smaller groups included Pacific peoples (2.5%) and Asian (4.5%).
- About 27.7% of people were born outside New Zealand.
Beliefs and Work
Many people in Laingholm do not have a religious belief (66.2%). Others follow Christianity (23.4%) or other religions like Hinduism or Buddhism.
Many adults in Laingholm have a university degree (33.1%). The average income was $47,100. Most adults (58.4%) worked full-time.
Education
Laingholm School is a primary school for students in years 1 to 6. It teaches both boys and girls. As of February 2024, about 212 students attend the school. Laingholm School first opened its doors in 1950.
