Parklands, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Parklands
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A small lake in Bottle Lake Forest Park, bordering the suburb of Parklands
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 Parklands
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Christchurch |
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| • Land | 479 ha (1,184 acre) |
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| • Total | 10,380 |
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Parklands is a suburb in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is located northeast of the city center. You can find it close to Bottle Lake Forest.
This area used to have a brick factory. It was owned by John Brightling. Parklands started becoming a place where people live in 1963.
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About the People of Parklands
Parklands includes areas like Waitikiri and Queenspark. Together, these areas cover about 4.79 square kilometers.
How Many People Live Here?
As of June 2023, about 10380 people live in Parklands. This means there are about 2167 people for every square kilometer.
The number of people living in Parklands has grown over time. In 2006, there were about 9,048 residents. By 2018, this number had increased to 10,242 people.
Who Lives in Parklands?
In 2018, there were 3,645 homes in Parklands. There were slightly more females than males.
About 2,238 people, or 21.9%, were under 15 years old. This means a good number of kids and teenagers live here!
Different Backgrounds
Parklands is a diverse place. Most people, about 89.7%, are of European/Pākehā background. About 12.5% are Māori. There are also people from Pasifika (3.3%) and Asian (4.3%) backgrounds. Some people identify with more than one ethnicity.
About 17.2% of the people in Parklands were born outside New Zealand. This is lower than the national average of 27.1%.
Beliefs and Religions
When asked about their religious beliefs, many people (57.7%) said they had no religion. About 32.6% were Christian. A small number of people followed Māori religious beliefs, Hindu, Muslim, or Buddhist faiths.
Education
Parklands has two state schools for younger students.
Local Schools
- Parkview Pārua School is a full primary school. It teaches students from Year 1 to Year 8. As of February 2024, it has 358 students.
- Queenspark School is also a full primary school for Years 1 to 8. It has 469 students as of February 2024.
Both Parkview Pārua School and Queenspark School were started in 1977.
