Lansdowne, Masterton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lansdowne
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Henley Lake beside the Ruamahunga River
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 Lansdowne
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Masterton |
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| • Land | 621 ha (1,535 acre) |
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| • Total | 4,910 |
| Hospitals(s) | Wairarapa Hospital |
  Lansdowne, Masterton  |
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Lansdowne is one of the biggest suburbs in Masterton, New Zealand. It sits on the left side of the Waipoua stream, at the north-western edge of Masterton. Because it's on high ground, Lansdowne offers amazing views of the Wairarapa Valley.
Lansdowne is special because it was developed later than other parts of Masterton, in the late 1800s. It was managed by the Masterton County Council until 1921, when it officially became part of Masterton Borough.
The suburb got its name from an early settler, J. Valentine Smith. He named his large farm, called a "station," after his father-in-law's farm in New South Wales, Australia. In 1884, T. C. Williams bought this 2,085-acre property.
Some areas of Lansdowne, like Lansdowne Hill and Lansdowne Terrace, are known for having more expensive homes. This is partly because of the beautiful views of the Tararua Ranges. There's also a retirement village and two golf courses in the area, which add to its appeal.
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Who Lives in Lansdowne?
Lansdowne is divided into two main areas for counting people: Lansdowne West and Lansdowne East. Together, these areas cover about 6.21 square kilometers. As of 2023, around 4,300 people live here. This means there are about 690 people living in each square kilometer.
The population of Lansdowne has grown over the years. In 2018, there were 4,311 people living here. This was an increase of 393 people since 2013, and 444 people since 2006. There were 1,686 households, which are like family units or groups living together.
In 2018, there were 2,049 males and 2,262 females. About 756 people (17.5%) were under 15 years old. The largest group, 1,725 people (40.0%), were aged 30 to 64. About 1,131 people (26.2%) were 65 or older.
Cultural Backgrounds
Lansdowne is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2018, about 84.3% of residents were European or Pākehā. About 19.8% were Māori, 4.0% were Pasifika, and 5.4% were Asian. Some people identify with more than one background.
About 13.5% of people living in Lansdowne were born outside New Zealand. This is lower than the national average of 27.1%.
Religious Beliefs
When asked about their religious beliefs, many people in Lansdowne shared their views. About 46.7% said they had no religion. About 40.9% were Christian. Smaller numbers followed Māori religious beliefs (1.0%), Hindu (1.0%), Muslim (0.1%), or Buddhist (0.5%). About 1.3% had other religions.
Education and Work
In Lansdowne, about 14.9% of people aged 15 and older had a bachelor's degree or higher. This means they went to university. About 23.3% had no formal qualifications.
When it comes to work, 1,539 people (43.3%) worked full-time. Another 516 people (14.5%) worked part-time. About 126 people (3.5%) were unemployed.
Getting Around Lansdowne
Lansdowne has a local bus service that helps residents get around. The bus runs four times a day on weekdays. It connects people living in the suburb to Masterton's main shopping and business area, known as the CBD.
Masterton railway station is about 2.8 kilometers from central Lansdowne. From this station, you can catch commuter trains. These trains travel along the Wairarapa Line and end at Wellington railway station.
Schools in Lansdowne
Lansdowne is home to Lakeview School. This is a primary school for both boys and girls, teaching students from Year 1 to Year 8. As of 2023, the school has about 430 students.
Two other schools, Lansdowne School and Totara Drive Schools, used to be in the area. However, the Ministry of Education closed them in 2004. This was because they expected fewer students to attend those schools in the future.
