Unsworth Heights facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Unsworth Heights
|
|
|---|---|
|
Suburb
|
|
 Unsworth Heights
Location in New Zealand
|
|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Auckland |
| Electoral ward | Albany ward |
| Local board | Upper Harbour Local Board |
| Area | |
| • Land | 193 ha (477 acre) |
| Population
(June 2023)
|
|
| • Total | 6,390 |
| Postcode(s) |
0632
|
  Unsworth Heights  |
||
Unsworth Heights is a neighbourhood, or 'suburb,' located in the North Shore area. It is part of the big city of Auckland in northern New Zealand. Important roads like New Zealand State Highway 18 (Upper Harbour Highway) pass to the north. The Albany Highway runs to the south. These two main roads meet just west of Unsworth Heights. To the east, you can find a green space called Unsworth Reserve.
Contents
Who Lives in Unsworth Heights?
Unsworth Heights covers about 1.93 square kilometres. As of June 2023, around 6390 people live here. This means there are many people living in each square kilometre.
How the Population Has Grown
The number of people living in Unsworth Heights has been increasing.
- In 2006, there were about 5,250 residents.
- By 2013, this grew to about 5,502 people.
- In 2018, the population reached 5,889.
This shows that more and more families are choosing to live in Unsworth Heights.
Different Backgrounds and Cultures
Unsworth Heights is a very diverse place. Many different cultures and backgrounds are represented here.
- About 45.8% of residents are of European or Pākehā descent.
- Around 5.0% are Māori.
- About 3.8% are Pacific peoples.
- A large group, 42.3%, are Asian.
- About 10.1% identify with other ethnicities.
This mix of people makes Unsworth Heights a vibrant and interesting community. More than half of the people living here, about 56.5%, were born outside New Zealand. This is much higher than the national average of 27.1%.
Learning and Education
Unsworth Heights is home to Westminster Christian School.
Westminster Christian School
Westminster Christian School opened in 1981. It was created to provide education for children from Christian families. The school uses a curriculum that focuses on Christian values. It is a state-integrated school, meaning it gets some government funding but keeps its special character. It is for both boys and girls. Students can attend from their first year of school up to Year 8. The school currently has 380 students as of February 2024. .
