Saint Andrews, Canterbury facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint Andrews
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Rural settlement
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Masonic Hotel in Saint Andrews
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Waimate District |
| Ward | Pareora-Otaio-Makikihi Ward |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 km2 (0.23 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 200 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (880/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
| Area code(s) | 03 |
St Andrews is a small town in the southern Canterbury region of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 1. This highway is a main road that connects many places. St Andrews is about five kilometres south of Pareora and 17 kilometres south of Timaru.
The town was connected to Timaru by a railway line in 1876. It started to grow more after the land around the Pareora Run was divided into smaller pieces. Today, St Andrews is still a town that helps the farms and people living in the countryside nearby.
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About Saint Andrews' People
Saint Andrews is a small rural settlement. A rural settlement is a small community in the countryside. It covers an area of about 0.59 square kilometres. In 2018, about 195 people lived here. This means there were about 330 people for every square kilometre.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Saint Andrews has slowly grown.
- In 2006, there were 177 people.
- In 2013, the population grew to 180 people.
- By 2018, there were 195 people living in the town.
This shows an increase of 15 people since 2013.
Who Lives in Saint Andrews?
In 2018, there were 72 households in Saint Andrews. A household is a group of people living together in one home. There were 105 males and 90 females. This means there were slightly more males than females.
The average age of people in Saint Andrews was 50.1 years old. This is older than the national average for New Zealand, which was 37.4 years.
- About 15.4% of the people were under 15 years old.
- About 20% of the people were 65 years or older.
Different Backgrounds
Most people in Saint Andrews are of European background, about 95.4%. Some people also identify as Māori (13.8%) or Asian (1.5%). Some people may have more than one ethnic background.
When asked about their religious beliefs:
- About 55.4% said they had no religion.
- About 33.8% said they were Christian.
Learning in Saint Andrews
St Andrew's School is a primary school in the town. It teaches students from Year 1 to Year 8. This means it covers children from around 5 years old up to 13 years old. The school first opened its doors in 1881. It currently has about 92 students.
