Parkway, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Parkway
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Wainuiomata High School entrance
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 Parkway
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Lower Hutt City |
| Electoral ward | Wainuiomata |
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| • Land | 211 ha (521 acre) |
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| • Total | 3,970 |
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Parkway is a suburb located in Wainuiomata, which is part of Lower Hutt city. You can find it in the lower North Island of New Zealand.
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About Parkway's People
Parkway is part of a larger area called Wainuiomata West. This area covers about 2.11 square kilometers. As of 2023, around 3,970 people live here.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Parkway has grown steadily.
- In 2006, there were 3,336 people.
- By 2013, this increased to 3,432 people.
- In 2018, the population reached 3,570 people.
This shows that more people are choosing to live in Parkway.
Who Lives in Parkway?
In 2018, there were 3,570 people living in Parkway. There were slightly more females (1,827) than males (1,740). The average age was about 34.8 years old.
Many young people live in Parkway:
- About 21% of the residents were under 15 years old.
- Another 22% were between 15 and 29 years old.
Cultural Backgrounds
Parkway is a diverse place with people from many different backgrounds.
- Most residents (about 65.8%) are of European/Pākehā descent.
- A significant number (22.5%) are Māori.
- About 17.1% are Pasifika.
- Around 12.8% are Asian.
- Some people also identify with other ethnic groups.
About 22% of Parkway's residents were born outside New Zealand.
Beliefs and Work
When it comes to religion, many people in Parkway (46.1%) say they have no religion. About 38.9% are Christian. Other religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam are also present.
Many adults in Parkway work full-time (about 55.7%). Some work part-time (12.9%), and a small number are looking for jobs (4.6%).
Schools in Parkway
Parkway is home to several schools that serve students of different ages.
Wainuiomata High School
Wainuiomata High School is a state secondary school. This means it's a public school for students in Year 9 to Year 13 (usually ages 13 to 18). It has 655 students. The school was formed in 2002 when two older schools, Parkway College and Wainuiomata College, joined together.
Wainuiomata Intermediate School
Wainuiomata Intermediate School is a state intermediate school. It teaches students in Year 7 and Year 8 (usually ages 11 to 13). It has 148 students. This school was also created in 2002 from the merger of Parkway Intermediate School and Wainuiomata Intermediate School.
Konini Primary School
Konini Primary School is a state primary school. It's for younger students, from Year 1 to Year 6 (usually ages 5 to 11). It has 221 students. This school was formed in 2002 by combining Parkway School and Sun Valley School.
All these schools are coeducational, meaning both boys and girls attend them. The student numbers are from February 2024. .
