Richmond, Christchurch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richmond
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North Avon Road
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 Richmond
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Christchurch |
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| • Land | 197 ha (487 acre) |
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| • Total | 4,750 |
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Richmond is a small suburb located in Christchurch, New Zealand. It sits just northeast of the city centre.
The suburb is surrounded by Shirley Road to the north, Hills Road to the west, and the Avon River to the south and east. In 2018, Richmond was still dealing with repairs from past earthquakes and work to prevent floods. These projects sometimes caused disruptions in the area.
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Who Lives in Richmond?
Richmond covers about 1.97 square kilometres (which is about 0.76 square miles). As of 2023, it has an estimated population of around 4,300 people. This means there are about 2,200 people living in each square kilometre.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Richmond has changed over the years.
- In 2006, there were 5,406 people.
- By 2013, the population dropped to 4,311.
- In 2018, the population stayed the same at 4,311.
This shows a decrease of over 1,000 people since 2006.
A Look at the Community
In 2018, there were 1,815 households in Richmond. There were slightly more males than females.
- About 14% of the people were under 15 years old.
- Nearly half of the residents (46%) were between 30 and 64 years old.
- About 11% were 65 or older.
Most people in Richmond (about 75%) are of European descent. Other groups include:
- Māori (12.8%)
- Asian (15.7%)
- Pasifika (4.0%)
- Other ethnicities (3.5%)
Many people identify with more than one ethnic group. About 27% of Richmond's residents were born outside New Zealand.
When it comes to beliefs, about half of the people (51.5%) said they had no religion. About 30% were Christian. Other religions like Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism were also present.
Many adults in Richmond have higher education. About 24% of people aged 15 and older had a bachelor's degree or higher. Most adults (54.7%) worked full-time.
Richmond's Past
Richmond has an interesting history! When Christchurch was first being built, there was a big idea to create canals. These canals would help transport goods and people into the city from places like the port. Buildings were put up in Richmond in the 1850s, hoping that a canal would connect it to other planned canals in Linwood and Shirley.
However, this canal plan was eventually cancelled in 1867. This happened after the Lyttelton tunnel opened, which made transport much easier.
The area was first called Bingsland, named after a person called Bing. He had a long-term lease on some church land there. Later, the name was changed to Richmond. It was named after Richmond Hill in London, England.
Avebury House
Avebury House is a large, two-story building in Richmond. It was built in 1885, with more parts added in 1907. It's located just north of the Avon River and has beautiful gardens that are open to everyone.
In the early 1970s, Avebury House was used as a youth hostel. Later, in the late 1990s, it was almost torn down. Luckily, it was saved and became a community centre for everyone to enjoy.
Learning in Richmond
Richmond is home to Jean Seabrook Memorial School. This is a private school for both boys and girls, teaching students from Year 1 to Year 8 (ages 5-13). As of 2023, the school has about 100 students.
