Stanley Point facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stanley Point
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Stanley Point, the westernmost part of Stanley Bay
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 Stanley Point
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Auckland |
| Electoral ward | North Shore ward |
| Local board | Devonport-Takapuna Local Board |
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| • Land | 99 ha (245 acre) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,930 |
| Postcode(s) |
0624
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Stanley Point is a small neighbourhood on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand. It used to be called Stanley Bay. This area is mostly homes where people live. The Devonport Naval Base, a navy base, is located to the east. It has a tunnel that connects to storage areas in Ngataringa Bay.
Why is it Called Stanley Point?
Stanley Point was known as Stanley Bay until December 2007. That's when the New Zealand Geographic Board officially changed its name to Stanley Point.
The area is named after Owen Stanley. He was the captain of a ship called HMS Britomart. In 1841, he explored and mapped the Waitematā Harbour. In the 1880s, when the Calliope Dock was being built, a Māori village was located in Stanley Bay. This village was home to the workers who helped build the dock.
Who Lives in Stanley Point?
Stanley Point covers about 0.99 square kilometres. As of 2023, around 1,977 people live there. This means about 2,000 people live in each square kilometre.
The number of people living in Stanley Point has changed a little over the years:
- In 2006, there were 2,028 people.
- In 2013, there were 2,040 people.
- In 2018, there were 2,025 people.
- In 2023, there were 1,977 people.
In 2023, there were slightly more males than females living in the area. About 17.3% of the people were under 15 years old. Most people were between 30 and 64 years old.
Most people in Stanley Point are of European (Pākehā) background. Some people also identify as Māori, Pasifika, or Asian. English is spoken by almost everyone.
Many adults in Stanley Point have a university degree or a post-high school qualification. Most people aged 15 or older are employed full-time.
Education in Stanley Point
Stanley Bay School is a primary school in the area. It teaches students from Year 1 to Year 6. As of 2023, about 200 students attend the school. The school's motto is "Those Who Do Their Best Do Well." Stanley Bay School was first opened in 1909.
