Melville, New Zealand facts for kids
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Melville, Hamilton
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| Local authority | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Electoral ward | West Ward |
| Land area | 278 ha (1.07 sq mi)* |
| Coordinates | 37°48′41.57″S 175°16′55.87″E / 37.8115472°S 175.2821861°E |
| Population | 9010 (June 2023) |
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Melville is a suburb located in the southern part of Hamilton, a city in New Zealand. It's named after James Dougal Melville. Many streets in Melville are named after famous war heroes like Douglas Bader, Bernard Montgomery, Odette Hallowes, David Beatty, and William Slim.
Melville is also known for its top soccer team, Melville United, which plays in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier. It shares borders with other suburbs like Glenview and Fitzroy.
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A Look Back: Melville's History
Melville got its name from J Melville, a pioneer who lived there around 1904. He lived opposite the spot where Melville Primary School is now. The opening of the hospital in 1887 led to a lot of building in the Melville area. This area quickly became known as Hospital Hill.
Melville became part of the Hamilton Borough in 1936. Hamilton city grew its borders to include parts of Melville in 1954 and again in 1962. In 1960, Melville got Hamilton's fourth suburban post office. Melville High School opened in 1964. These new facilities showed how much Melville and Glenview were growing in the 1950s.
Melville was officially moved from Waipa County to Hamilton City in 1949.
Fun in the Water: The Gallagher Aquatic Centre
The Gallagher Aquatic Centre, a popular swimming pool, is located right here in Melville. It's a great place for swimming and water activities.
Who Lives Here: Melville's Population
Melville covers about 2.78 square kilometers. As of June 2023, , it has an estimated population of 9010 people. This means there are about 3241 people living in each square kilometer.
The population has grown over the years:
- In 2006, there were 6,546 people.
- In 2013, the population was 6,798.
- By 2018, it had grown to 7,779 people.
In 2018, there were 2,646 households. There were slightly more females than males. About 1,803 people (23.2%) were under 15 years old.
Melville is a diverse place. The people living here come from many different backgrounds:
- Nearly half (49.8%) are European/Pākehā.
- About 35.8% are Māori.
- Around 8.5% are Pacific peoples.
- About 22.1% are Asian.
- A small percentage (2.6%) are from other ethnic groups.
Many people identify with more than one ethnicity. About 27.3% of people in Melville were born overseas.
Learning in Melville: Schools
Melville has several schools, offering education for different age groups:
Melville High School
Melville High School is a secondary school for students in years 9 to 13. It has a roll of students. The school first opened its doors in 1964.
Melville Intermediate
Melville Intermediate is a school for students in years 7 and 8. It has a roll of students. This school is located right next to Melville High School.
Melville Primary School
Melville Primary School is a primary school for younger students, from years 1 to 6. It has a roll of 222 students. This school is separated from Melville Intermediate by a short distance. It opened in 1924.
St Pius X School
St Pius X School is a state-integrated Catholic primary school. It teaches students from years 1 to 8 and has a roll of 191 students. This school was founded in 1958.
All these schools in Melville are coeducational, meaning both boys and girls attend them. The student numbers are as of February 2024. .
