Mount Pleasant, New Zealand facts for kids
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Christchurch |
| Electoral ward | Heathcote |
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| • Land | 248 ha (613 acre) |
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| • Total | 3,870 |
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Mount Pleasant (Tauhinukorokio) is a coastal suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is located on the northern side of the mountain Tauhinukorokio/Mount Pleasant in the Port Hills. The suburb gets its name from the English version of the mountain's name.
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History of Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant was first managed by the borough of Sumner. In September 1920, most of the local property owners, called ratepayers, asked for the area to join Heathcote County. At that time, Mount Pleasant was mostly farmland with about 21 houses and 80 people.
Even though the mayor of Sumner, John Barr, disagreed, the request was approved. Mount Pleasant officially became part of Heathcote County on 1 April 1921. Later, in 1989, Heathcote County joined with Christchurch City Council as part of bigger local government changes.
The suburb and many of its homes were badly damaged during the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
People Living in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant covers an area of 2.48 square kilometers. As of June 2023, it had an estimated population of 3,870. This means there are about 1560 people living in each square kilometer.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 3,984 | — |
| 2013 | 3,024 | −3.86% |
| 2018 | 3,567 | +3.36% |
In 2018, the population of Mount Pleasant was 3,567 people. This was an increase of 543 people since the 2013 census. However, it was a decrease of 417 people compared to the 2006 census.
There were 1,419 households in the suburb. There were slightly more females (1,833) than males (1,734). The average age of people in Mount Pleasant was 48.4 years, which is older than the national average of 37.4 years.
Age Groups and Backgrounds
- About 15.6% of the people were under 15 years old.
- About 13.1% were between 15 and 29 years old.
- Nearly half (49.4%) were between 30 and 64 years old.
- About 21.9% were 65 years or older.
Most residents (93.9%) were of European/Pākehā background. Smaller groups included Māori (4.9%), Asian (3.6%), and Pasifika (0.7%). About 24.1% of the people in Mount Pleasant were born outside New Zealand.
Beliefs and Work
When asked about their religious beliefs, 57.4% of people said they had no religion. About 33.3% were Christian. Other religions like Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist were also present.
Many adults (37.1%) had a university degree or higher qualification. The average income in Mount Pleasant was $46,600. More than half of the adults (50.7%) worked full-time.
Education in Mount Pleasant
Te Kura O Paeraki - Mt Pleasant School is the local school. It teaches students from Year 1 to Year 8. As of February 2024. , the school had 335 students. The school first started in a private house in 1928.
