New Windsor, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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View looking west from Maioro Street in New Windsor
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 New Windsor
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Auckland |
| Electoral ward | Whau Ward |
| Local board | Whau Local Board |
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| • Land | 199 ha (492 acre) |
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| • Total | 8,300 |
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New Windsor (Māori: Niu Winiha) is a suburb in Auckland, New Zealand. It was founded in 1865. This area is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the Auckland city centre. It is located between other suburbs like Mount Albert, Blockhouse Bay, Mt Roskill, and Avondale.
History of New Windsor
In the early 1900s, New Windsor was mostly known for its market gardens. These were places where fruits and vegetables were grown for sale.
Later, in the 1950s and 1960s, the area started to change. More and more houses were built, turning it into a suburban neighborhood. During this time, it was officially called Avondale East.
In 1984, the name New Windsor became official. Before that, people just used "New Windsor" as a common nickname for the area.
Who Lives in New Windsor?
New Windsor covers an area of about 1.99 square kilometers (0.77 square miles). As of 2023, it has an estimated population of around 8,000 people. This means there are about 4,000 people living in each square kilometer.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 7,095 | — |
| 2013 | 7,281 | +0.37% |
| 2018 | 7,758 | +1.28% |
The population of New Windsor has been growing steadily. In 2018, there were 7,758 people living here. This was an increase of 477 people since 2013. It was also 663 more people than in 2006.
In 2018, there were slightly more males (3,960) than females (3,795). About 19% of the people living in New Windsor were under 15 years old. Many people, about 51.8%, were born outside of New Zealand. This is higher than the national average of 27.1%.
New Windsor is a very diverse place. In 2018, the people living there came from many different backgrounds. About 30.6% were European/Pākehā, 7.4% were Māori, and 17.3% were Pacific peoples. A large group, 51.2%, were Asian.
Schools in New Windsor
New Windsor has two main primary schools for younger students:
- New Windsor School is a primary school for students in years 1 to 6. It is a coeducational school, meaning both boys and girls attend.
- Christ the King Catholic School is a state-integrated Catholic school. It teaches students from years 1 to 8. This school first opened in 1954. It was started as a private school by a group of nuns called the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. This school is also coeducational.
For older students, the local secondary schools are Avondale College and Lynfield College.
