Richmond, New Zealand facts for kids
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Richmond
Waimea
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![Queen Street, the main street of Richmond in New Zealand (as of 2011[update])](/Image:Richmond_NZ_Main_Street_001.JPG)
Queen Street, the main street of Richmond in New Zealand (as of 2011[update])
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Tasman |
| Territorial authority | Tasman District |
| Ward | Richmond Ward |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.37 km2 (6.71 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19,200 |
| • Density | 1,105/km2 (2,863/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) |
7020
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| Area code(s) | 03 |
Richmond (Māori: Waimea) is a town and the seat of the Tasman District Council in New Zealand. It lies 13 kilometres (8 mi) south of Nelson in the South Island, close to the southern extremity of Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere. The town, first settled by Europeans in 1842, was named in 1854 after the town of Richmond on Thames near London. The town has an estimated population of 19,200 as of June 2023.
Although most of Richmond lies outside the boundaries of Nelson City and the town is considered a separate urban area, Richmond is part of the wider Nelson metropolitan area along with nearby Brightwater, Hope, Māpua and Wakefield. The two unitary authorities (Nelson and Tasman) co-operate for tourism-marketing purposes via "Latitude Nelson". As of 2020[update] Richmond forms part of the Nelson parliamentary electorate.
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Economy
Richmond Mall
Richmond Mall opened in 1973. It covers an area of 23,142 m² and has 800 carparks and 70 stores, including Farmers, Pak'nSave and FreshChoice.
Demographics
The Richmond urban area, as defined by Statistics New Zealand, covers 17.37 km2 (6.71 sq mi) and incorporates nine statistical areas. The Daelyn statistical area, covering 1.47 km2 (0.57 sq mi), is the sole area of Richmond within Nelson City; the remaining eight areas are within Tasman District. It had an estimated population of 19,200 as of June 2023, with a population density of 1105 people per km2.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 12,420 | — |
| 2013 | 13,383 | +1.07% |
| 2018 | 15,279 | +2.69% |
Richmond had a population of 15,279 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 1,896 people (14.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 2,859 people (23.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 5,739 households. There were 7,338 males and 7,944 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.92 males per female, with 2,805 people (18.4%) aged under 15 years, 2,442 (16.0%) aged 15 to 29, 6,456 (42.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 3,579 (23.4%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 93.0% European/Pākehā, 6.9% Māori, 1.2% Pacific peoples, 3.5% Asian, and 1.8% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).
The proportion of people born overseas was 16.7%, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people objected to giving their religion, 53.8% had no religion, 35.9% were Christian, 0.3% were Hindu, 0.3% were Muslim, 0.9% were Buddhist and 1.3% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 2,007 (16.1%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 2,664 (21.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 5,499 (44.1%) people were employed full-time, 1,968 (15.8%) were part-time, and 351 (2.8%) were unemployed.
| Name | Population | Households | Median age | Median income |
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| Richmond West | 924 | 321 | 56.4 years | $23,900 |
| Richmond Central | 1,848 | 732 | 38.9 years | $26,800 |
| Ben Cooper Park | 2,355 | 951 | 41.4 years | $29,300 |
| Richmond South | 618 | 210 | 45 years | $36,900 |
| Wilkes Park | 2,304 | 867 | 47.8 years | $30,300 |
| Templemore | 2,004 | 687 | 49.5 years | $29,100 |
| Easby Park | 2,754 | 1,005 | 39.2 years | $30,600 |
| Fairose | 1,620 | 678 | 55.5 years | $30,700 |
| Daelyn | 852 | 288 | 43.9 years | $31,700 |
| New Zealand | 37.4 years | $31,800 |
Education
General public schools
Waimea College is a co-educational state secondary school for Year 9 to 13 students, with a roll of 1576 as of April 2023.
Waimea Intermediate is a co-educational state intermediate school for Year 7 to 8 students, with a roll of 655.
There are two state primary schools for Year 1 to 6 students:
- Richmond School, with a roll of 466
- Henley School, with a roll of 485
In addition, there is a primary school at Appleby
Specialist schools
Salisbury School is a state school for Year 3 to 10 girls with complex learning needs, with a roll of 15. It was established on 1916, on a homestead established by William McRae in 1850.
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tuia Te Matangi is a co-educational state Māori language immersion school for Year 1 to 13 students, with a roll of 54.
Roman Catholic schools
Garin College is a co-educational state-integrated Catholic school for Year 9 to 13 students, with a roll of 603.
St Paul's School is a co-educational state-integrated Catholic school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of 313.
Images for kids
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Sundial Square in central Richmond, New Zealand. The sundial in view was unveiled in 1994 and weighs 800 kilograms.
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Richmond seen from the air, showing its close connection to Nelson at the right
See also
In Spanish: Richmond (Nueva Zelanda) para niños
