Meadowbank, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Meadowbank
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Ōrākei Creek in Meadowbank, as seen from the Waiatarua Road overbridge
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 Meadowbank
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Auckland |
| Electoral ward | Ōrākei ward |
| Local board | Ōrākei Local Board |
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| • Land | 168 ha (415 acre) |
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| • Total | 5,500 |
| Postcode(s) |
1072
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| Train station(s) | Meadowbank Railway Station |
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Meadowbank is a lively neighborhood in the heart of Auckland city, located on the North Island of New Zealand. It's a great place to live and explore!
This area is managed by the Ōrākei Local Board and the Auckland Council. Meadowbank has its own train station, which is the second stop on the Eastern Train line. The beautiful Ōrākei Basin sits between Meadowbank and the nearby suburb of Remuera.
You can find the Meadowbank Mall and other shops at the corner of Gerard Way and St John's Road. Also, Purewa Cemetery, one of Auckland's biggest cemeteries, is located in Meadowbank and can be reached from St John's Road.
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Meadowbank's Past
Meadowbank has grown a lot over the years. A big step in its development happened in 1930. That's when electric trams started running in Meadowbank, making it easier for people to travel around.
Who Lives in Meadowbank?
Meadowbank covers an area of about 1.68 square kilometers. As of 2023, around 5,300 people call Meadowbank home. This means about 3,100 people live in each square kilometer.
The number of people living here has slowly grown over time:
- In 2006, there were 4,695 people.
- By 2013, the population grew to 5,049.
- In 2018, it reached 5,328 people.
In 2018, there were 1,947 homes in Meadowbank. There were more females (2,829) than males (2,499). About 1 in 5 people (22.3%) were under 15 years old. Many adults (49.2%) were between 30 and 64 years old.
Most people in Meadowbank are of European descent (76.5%). Other groups include Māori (6.2%), Pacific peoples (4.8%), and Asian (16.8%). About 33.8% of residents were born outside New Zealand.
Many people in Meadowbank have no religious beliefs (44.3%). However, a large number (43.2%) identify as Christian.
Learning in Meadowbank
Meadowbank has several schools and colleges, offering great learning opportunities for students of all ages.
Colleges and High Schools
- St John's College is located on St John's Road.
- Trinity Theological College is also on St John's Road.
- For high school, students can attend Selwyn College or Baradene College of the Sacred Heart.
Primary Schools
- Meadowbank School is a public primary school for years 1-6.
- Mt Carmel School, Meadowbank, is a state-integrated Catholic primary school for years 1-6. It has about 240 students.
