Northcross facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Northcross
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 Northcross
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Auckland |
| Electoral ward | Albany ward |
| Local board | Hibiscus and Bays |
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| • Land | 107 ha (264 acre) |
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| • Total | 3,430 |
| Postcode(s) |
0630
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Northcross is a suburb located on the northern part of the North Shore in Auckland, New Zealand. It's part of the East Coast Bays, which are several small suburbs along the coast. Northcross is found north of the Waitematā Harbour and is managed by the Auckland Council.
This suburb is also home to the East Coast Bays AFC football team. They were the champions of the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier in 2010.
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About the People of Northcross
Northcross covers an area of about 1.07 square kilometers. As of 2023, it has an estimated population of 3,430 people. This means there are about 3206 people living in each square kilometer.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 3,132 | — |
| 2013 | 3,219 | +0.39% |
| 2018 | 3,276 | +0.35% |
Population Growth and Age Groups
In 2018, the population of Northcross was 3,276 people. This was a small increase from 2013 and 2006. There were slightly more females than males living in the area.
The average age of people in Northcross was 37.1 years old. About 17.7% of the population was under 15 years old. Around 21.7% were between 15 and 29 years old. The largest group, 48.8%, was aged 30 to 64. About 11.7% of the residents were 65 years or older.
Cultural Diversity
Northcross is a diverse place. Most people, about 69.5%, are of European or Pākehā background. There are also people of Māori (5.2%), Pacific peoples (1.6%), and Asian (27.4%) backgrounds. Some people identify with more than one ethnicity.
Many people in Northcross were born outside of New Zealand, about 51.2% of the population. This is higher than the national average for New Zealand.
Beliefs and Work
When it comes to religion, about 53.7% of people said they had no religion. About 35.4% identified as Christian. Smaller numbers followed other religions like Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist.
Many adults in Northcross have higher education. About 31.0% of people aged 15 and over had a bachelor's degree or higher. The median income was $38,300. Most adults (54.4%) worked full-time, and 15.1% worked part-time.
Schools in Northcross
Northcross has two main schools for young people.
Northcross Intermediate School
Northcross Intermediate is a school for students in years 7 and 8 (around ages 11-13). It has a large number of students, with a roll of 734 as of February 2024. .
Sherwood School
Sherwood School is a primary school for younger children, from years 1 to 6 (around ages 5-10). It has 410 students as of February 2024. . Sherwood School celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2001.
Both Northcross Intermediate and Sherwood School are coeducational, meaning both boys and girls attend. The two schools are located close to each other, separated by playing fields. After-school care for children attending Northcross Intermediate is available at Sherwood School.
