Laingholm facts for kids
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| Local authority | Auckland Council |
| Electoral ward | Waitākere Ward |
| Population | 2385 (2018) |
Laingholm is a small community situated in the Waitākere Ranges west of Auckland, New Zealand.
The name is derived from George and John Laing, who farmed the area starting in 1854, before it was subdivided. Celebrations were held in 2003 for the 150th anniversary of European settlement.
Laingholm is located on the shores of the Manukau Harbour and within the Waitākere Ranges.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 2,334 | — |
| 2013 | 2,265 | −0.43% |
| 2018 | 2,385 | +1.04% |
Laingholm had a population of 2,385 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 120 people (5.3%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 51 people (2.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 843 households. There were 1,188 males and 1,200 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.99 males per female. The median age was 40.2 years, with 555 people (23.3%) aged under 15 years, 345 (14.5%) aged 15 to 29, 1,266 (53.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 219 (9.2%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 93.1% European/Pākehā, 9.9% Māori, 2.5% Pacific peoples, 4.5% Asian, and 2.6% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).
The proportion of people born overseas was 27.7%, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people objected to giving their religion, 66.2% had no religion, 23.4% were Christian, and 4.7% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 606 (33.1%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 180 (9.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $47,100. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,068 (58.4%) people were employed full-time, 309 (16.9%) were part-time, and 48 (2.6%) were unemployed.
Education
Laingholm School is a coeducational contributing primary school (years 1-6) with a roll of 217 as of April 2023. The school was founded in 1950.
