Twyford, New Zealand facts for kids
Twyford is a small area in New Zealand, located on the Heretaunga Plains. It's north-west of Hastings City. This area is mostly farmland, known for its orchards (fruit farms), vineyards (grape farms), and other crops. Farming is the main way people earn money here.
In 2013, about 1,062 people lived in Twyford. Most residents were of European descent, with some Māori, Pacific peoples, and Asian residents also living there.
Quick facts for kids
Twyford
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Hawke's Bay Region |
| Territorial authority | Hastings District |
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| • Total | 24.57 km2 (9.49 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 800 |
| • Density | 32.6/km2 (84/sq mi) |
People Living in Twyford
Twyford covers an area of about 24.57 square kilometers. As of 2023, the estimated population is 800 people. This means there are about 33 people living in each square kilometer.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 774 | — |
| 2013 | 765 | −0.17% |
| 2018 | 807 | +1.07% |
Before 2023, Twyford had a slightly larger boundary. In 2018, 807 people lived there. This was a small increase from 2013 and 2006. There were more males than females living in Twyford at that time. The average age was 44 years old. About 17.5% of the people were under 15 years old.
Most people in Twyford identify as European/Pākehā. There are also groups of Māori, Pacific peoples, and Asian residents. About 13% of the people living in Twyford were born outside of New Zealand.
When asked about their beliefs, many people in Twyford said they had no religion. Others identified as Christian, or had Māori religious beliefs. A small number followed other religions like Islam or Buddhism.
Many adults in Twyford have completed higher education, like a bachelor's degree. The average income in Twyford was $37,000. Most adults aged 15 and over were employed full-time.
Twyford School
Twyford has its own primary school called Twyford School. It teaches students from their first year up to around age 12 or 13 (Form 2). The school currently has a roll of 162 students.
The school was started in the early 1900s by a famous New Zealander named Major General Sir Andrew Hamilton Russell. He was from Hawke's Bay and managed a farm in Twyford. He was a brave soldier who fought in the First World War. After the war, he became a Member of Parliament and held many important roles. He was also a founding member of the New Zealand Round Table club.
Interestingly, Sir Andrew Hamilton Russell had attended a school called Twyford School in England when he was a boy. The principal of Twyford School New Zealand even visited the English school in 2010.
