Penrose, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Penrose
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Penrose business plaza, an office skyscraper in the area, a local landmark – it towers over most of the lower buildings of the area
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Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Auckland |
| Electoral ward | Maungakiekie-Tāmaki ward |
| Local board | Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board |
| Board subdivision | Maungakiekie |
| Established | 1860s (approx.) |
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| • Land | 642 ha (1,586 acre) |
| Population
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| • Total | 910 |
| Train station(s) | Penrose Train Station |
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Penrose is an industrial suburb in Auckland, New Zealand. It's located about nine kilometres southeast of the city centre. Penrose is nestled between the suburbs of Oranga and Mount Wellington. It's also close to the Mangere Inlet, which is an arm of the Manukau Harbour.
Penrose is a very important area for jobs in Auckland. In 2008, nearly 45,000 people worked here, and there were almost 5,000 businesses. This meant Penrose provided 14% of all jobs in Auckland City at that time. Many businesses here are involved in making things (manufacturing), selling goods to other businesses (wholesale trade), or providing services like transport.
People in Penrose
Penrose covers an area of 6.42 square kilometres. As of 2023, about 843 people live here. This means there are around 131 people living in each square kilometre.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 675 | — |
| 2013 | 645 | −0.65% |
| 2018 | 843 | +5.50% |
In 2018, the population of Penrose was 843 people. This was a good increase from previous years. There were an equal number of males and females. The average age was 34.7 years old. About 16% of the people were under 15 years old.
Penrose is a diverse place. People from many different backgrounds live here. About 42% were of European descent, 10% Māori, 16% Pacific peoples, and 38% Asian. Many people living in Penrose were born outside New Zealand, showing its global connections.
Most people in Penrose are Christian or have no religion. There are also people who follow Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism. Many people work full-time or part-time in Penrose's businesses.
Penrose History
The land in Penrose was bought by the Williams family in the late 1830s from three local Māori Chiefs. They named their farm "Penrose" after their home area in Cornwall, England.
The railway line that runs through Penrose was one of New Zealand's first government-funded railways. It opened in 1873 and connected Auckland to Onehunga. This railway was very important for the area's growth.
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From the 1920s, more and more factories and businesses started to open in Penrose. This was because of its great transport links. The main railway line and the Great South Road made it easy to move goods and people. Later, in the 1950s, State Highway 1 (a major motorway) was built, making transport even better. By this time, about 5,000 people worked in Penrose.
The new motorway and the shift of industries from older parts of Auckland helped Penrose grow rapidly. Businesses also asked for state housing to be built nearby. This provided homes for the many workers needed in the area. Even today, Penrose is mostly an industrial area, with a mix of older and newer business sites.
Penrose Climate
Penrose has a generally mild climate. Here's a look at the average temperatures and record highs and lows:
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 28.9 (84.0) |
29.5 (85.1) |
28.6 (83.5) |
26.5 (79.7) |
22.9 (73.2) |
21.2 (70.2) |
19.7 (67.5) |
21.1 (70.0) |
23.7 (74.7) |
26.5 (79.7) |
26.5 (79.7) |
31.6 (88.9) |
31.6 (88.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 23.8 (74.8) |
24.3 (75.7) |
23.2 (73.8) |
21.1 (70.0) |
18.4 (65.1) |
16.2 (61.2) |
15.5 (59.9) |
15.9 (60.6) |
17.3 (63.1) |
18.3 (64.9) |
20.1 (68.2) |
22 (72) |
19.7 (67.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 19.5 (67.1) |
20 (68) |
18.8 (65.8) |
16.7 (62.1) |
14.1 (57.4) |
12.1 (53.8) |
11.1 (52.0) |
11.7 (53.1) |
13.1 (55.6) |
14.2 (57.6) |
15.9 (60.6) |
18 (64) |
15.4 (59.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 15.2 (59.4) |
15.7 (60.3) |
14.4 (57.9) |
12.3 (54.1) |
9.9 (49.8) |
8.1 (46.6) |
6.8 (44.2) |
7.4 (45.3) |
8.9 (48.0) |
10 (50) |
11.7 (53.1) |
14 (57) |
11.2 (52.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 5.6 (42.1) |
7.7 (45.9) |
7.8 (46.0) |
4.7 (40.5) |
0.4 (32.7) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
3.9 (39.0) |
5.8 (42.4) |
8.8 (47.8) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
Education in Penrose
Even though not many people live directly in Penrose, it is home to an important school. This school used to be called Penrose High School. In 2008, it changed its name to One Tree Hill College. This was to move away from the idea of being just an "industrial" school.
Many students travel from far away to attend One Tree Hill College. The school is for both boys and girls. As of 2023, it has about 85 students.
The Auckland Japanese Supplementary School (AJSS) also holds its classes at One Tree Hill College. This school helps Japanese students living in Auckland keep up with their Japanese language and culture studies.
Sports and Fun
Penrose is a cool place for sports fans! It's the home of the New Zealand Warriors. They are a professional rugby league team. Their home ground is Mount Smart Stadium, which is located right here in Penrose.
