South Wairarapa District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Wairarapa District
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Territorial authority of New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand | |
| Region | Wellington | |
| Seat | Martinborough | |
| Wards | ||
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2,387.75 km2 (921.92 sq mi) | |
| Population
(June 2023)
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| • Total | 11,900 | |
| • Density | 4.984/km2 (12.91/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) | |
| Postcode(s) |
5710, 5711, 5712, 5740, 5741, 5742, 5771, 5772, 5773, 5781, 5782, 5783, 5784, 5794
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| Area code(s) | 06 | |
| Website | District Council | |
The South Wairarapa District is an area at the south-east tip of the North Island of New Zealand governed by the South Wairarapa District Council. The district comprises the southernmost part of the Wairarapa, and is part of the Wellington Region.
Introduction
South Wairarapa includes three towns and several localities that have a wide range of economic activity, natural features, and visitor attractions, only a few of which are noted here. Martinborough is the seat of the SWDC and is a nationally important wine-producing area. The town's central streets form a Union Flag pattern. Greytown is where Arbor Day was first celebrated in New Zealand). Featherston has a museum displaying the world's only Fell Locomotive Railway Engine.
Because of South Wairarapa's proximity to the capital city of New Zealand, Wellington, there are close links between the two areas. For example, some people live in South Wairarapa and commute to Wellington each day to work; others live and work in Wellington while spending weekends in South Wairarapa.
Topography
The topography of South Wairarapa includes the floodplain of the Ruamahanga River and the associated Lake Wairarapa, as well as the long southern stretch of Palliser Bay. To the west of the plains rise the eastern slopes of the Rimutaka Range, the crest of which forms the western boundary of the district, while the Aorangi Range lies to the southeast. The southernmost point of the North Island, Cape Palliser is in the South Wairarapa.
Other information
Shibboleth: Some New Zealanders refer to "The Wairarapa", rather than just "Wairarapa", and this usage carries over to the constituent parts of the district. Thus, South Wairarapa is sometimes referred to as The South Wairarapa.
Demographics
South Wairarapa District covers 2,387.75 km2 (921.92 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 11,900 as of June 2023, with a population density of 5.0 people per km2.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 8,892 | — |
| 2013 | 9,528 | +0.99% |
| 2018 | 10,575 | +2.11% |
South Wairarapa District had a population of 10,575 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 1,047 people (11.0%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 1,683 people (18.9%) since the 2006 census. There were 4,335 households. There were 5,271 males and 5,307 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.99 males per female. The median age was 47.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 1,917 people (18.1%) aged under 15 years, 1,314 (12.4%) aged 15 to 29, 5,025 (47.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 2,319 (21.9%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 90.5% European/Pākehā, 14.2% Māori, 2.2% Pacific peoples, 2.5% Asian, and 1.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 17.2, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people objected to giving their religion, 55.6% had no religion, 33.4% were Christian, 0.3% were Hindu, 0.1% were Muslim, 0.6% were Buddhist and 2.6% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 2,070 (23.9%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 1,599 (18.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $32,900, compared with $31,800 nationally. 1,710 people (19.8%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 4,239 (49.0%) people were employed full-time, 1,446 (16.7%) were part-time, and 237 (2.7%) were unemployed.
| Name | Area (km2) | Population | Density (per km2) | Households | Median age | Median income |
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| Greytown Ward | 273.30 | 3,588 | 13.13 | 1,467 | 50.1 years | $33,800 |
| Featherston Ward | 372.13 | 3,276 | 8.80 | 1,350 | 44.4 years | $28,200 |
| Martinborough Ward | 1,742.33 | 3,711 | 2.13 | 1,515 | 46.5 years | $35,800 |
| New Zealand | 37.4 years | $31,800 |
| SA2 name | Population | Dwellings | Median age | Median income |
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| Aorangi Forest | 1,464 | 1,110 | 46.5 years | $37,000 |
| Featherston | 2,487 | 1,170 | 43.8 years | $25,600 |
| Greytown | 2,466 | 1,236 | 51.5 years | $32,200 |
| Kahutara | 1,035 | 507 | 41.1 years | $41,000 |
| Martinborough | 1,767 | 1,059 | 49.3 years | $33,200 |
| Tauherenikau | 1,353 | 633 | 47.5 years | $37,200 |
Transport
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Because of South Wairarapa's proximity to the capital city of New Zealand, Wellington, there are close links between the two areas. For example, some people live in South Wairarapa and commute to Wellington each day to work; others live and work in Wellington while spending weekends in South Wairarapa. The Wairarapa Line, part of the Metlink public transport network for the Wellington region, passes through the district (which is served by the two stations of Featherston and Woodside) and provides a faster method of transport into the city than the Remutaka pass road. Metlink buses also provide services to Greytown and Martinborough from the railway stations and Masterton.
