Trentham, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Trentham
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View looking northeast from Silverstream, with Trentham Racecourse in the centre and Trentham Army Camp at right
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Wellington Region |
| Territorial authority | Upper Hutt |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 11.37 km2 (4.39 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 11,920 |
| • Density | 1,048.4/km2 (2,715.3/sq mi) |
Trentham is the largest suburb in Upper Hutt, a city in the Wellington region of New Zealand. It is located in the Hutt Valley, about five kilometres southwest of Upper Hutt's city centre.
Trentham is home to several important places. These include the Trentham Racecourse, which is where the Wellington Racing Club holds horse races. You can also find Hutt International Boys' School and the Trentham Railway Station here.
The Trentham Military Camp was a very important training base. Soldiers trained here before going to fight in World War I and World War II. Today, it is still used by the New Zealand Defence Force. From 1967 to 1990, a General Motors-Holden car assembly plant also operated in Trentham.
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History of Trentham
The Trentham area was first settled by Europeans in the 1840s.
Who Named Trentham?
The name "Trentham" was given by Richard Barton. He was the first European settler in this area. Richard Barton named it after his former employer, the Duke of Sutherland. One of the Duke's titles was Viscount Trentham. This title came from a place called Trentham in England.
Barton Family Legacy
The Barton family is still remembered in Trentham today. You can find Barton Road and Barton Avenue. There is also a special area of native trees called Barton's Bush. This bush is part of the Trentham Memorial Park. Richard Barton was buried at St John's Church. There are also special plaques inside the church that remember him.
People Living in Trentham
Trentham is made up of four smaller areas: Poets Block, Brentwood (Upper Hutt City), Trentham North, and Trentham South. Together, these areas cover about 11.37 square kilometres.
How Many People Live Here?
As of June 2023, Trentham has an estimated population of 11920 people. This means there are about 823 people living in each square kilometre.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 8,265 | — |
| 2013 | 8,529 | +0.45% |
| 2018 | 9,606 | +2.41% |
In 2018, the census counted 9,606 people living in Trentham. This was a good increase from previous years. There were more males than females living in the area. About 17.4% of the people were under 15 years old.
Different Backgrounds
Trentham is a diverse place. Most people (72.7%) are European/Pākehā. A good number of people (21.1%) are Māori. There are also people from Pasifika (7.2%) and Asian (10.7%) backgrounds. Some people identify with more than one ethnic group.
About 21.2% of Trentham's residents were born overseas. This is a bit lower than the national average for New Zealand, which is 27.1%.
Religious Beliefs
When asked about religion, 44.3% of people said they had no religion. About 39.3% were Christian. Smaller numbers of people followed Māori religious beliefs (1.8%), Hindu (2.6%), Muslim (0.7%), or Buddhist (1.1%) faiths.
Education and Jobs
Many people in Trentham have good levels of education. About 16.6% of adults had a bachelor's degree or higher. For jobs, 45.6% of adults worked full-time. Another 11.2% worked part-time.
Schools in Trentham
Trentham has several schools for different age groups.
Primary Schools
- Trentham School is a primary school for students in Year 1 to 6. It is a state school, meaning it is funded by the government. As of February 2024, it has a roll of 335 students.
- Brentwood School used to be a primary school for Year 1 to 6 students. It opened in 1955 because Trentham School was getting too full. However, Brentwood School closed in 2004. Its students then joined Trentham School.
Intermediate and Secondary Schools
- Fergusson Intermediate is a state intermediate school. It teaches students in Year 7 and 8. It has a roll of 324 students.
- Upper Hutt College is a state secondary school. It is for students from Year 9 to 15. The college was founded in 1962 and has a roll of 1,163 students.
- Hutt International Boys' School is a Christian secondary school. It is for boys in Year 7 to 13. This school was founded in 1991 and has a roll of 652 students.
Images for kids
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View looking northeast from Silverstream, with Trentham Racecourse in the centre and Trentham Army Camp at right
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St Johns Church, a local landmark.
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Brentwood Manor, once known as Tweed House.
