Waddington, New Zealand facts for kids
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Waddington
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The former Waddington School
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Selwyn District |
| Ward | Malvern |
| Community | Malvern |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 km2 (0.09 sq mi) |
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(2018 Census)
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| • Total | 132 |
| • Density | 574/km2 (1,490/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
| Postcode |
7500
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| Area code(s) | 03 |
Waddington is a small village in the Selwyn District of the Canterbury region. It is located on New Zealand's South Island, close to the Waimakariri Gorge.
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About Waddington Village
Waddington got its name from William Waddington. He bought land from the Homebush area and planned the village in 1873.
Waddington is very close to its neighbour, Sheffield. Sheffield is only about 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) away. Both villages work together and share a community committee.
Location and History
Waddington and Sheffield are found between Darfield and Springfield. They are on State Highway 73 and the Midland Line railway. Farmers first settled these towns in the 1800s. They came because the land was great for raising sheep.
Waddington is an important spot for roads. Three main roads meet here, including popular tourist routes like the Inland Scenic Route and the Great Alpine Highway.
Local Facilities
The village has its own cemetery, which started in 1882. It was first called the East Malvern Cemetery. In 1880, its name changed to the Waddington Cemetery.
Waddington is also home to the St John Youth New Zealand South Island Training Camp. This camp helps young people learn important first aid and community skills.
Population and People
Waddington is considered a rural settlement by Statistics New Zealand. It covers about 0.23 square kilometres (0.09 square miles).
Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 123 | — |
| 2013 | 123 | +0.00% |
| 2018 | 132 | +1.42% |
In 2018, Waddington had 132 people living there. This was a small increase of 9 people since the 2013 and 2006 censuses.
There were 51 households in the village. There were slightly more males (69) than females (63). The average age of people in Waddington was 42.1 years.
Who Lives in Waddington?
- About 20.5% of the people were under 15 years old.
- 13.6% were aged 15 to 29.
- 47.7% were aged 30 to 64.
- 18.2% were 65 or older.
Most people in Waddington are of European/Pākehā background (93.2%). Some people also identify as Māori (18.2%), Pasifika (2.3%), or Asian (4.5%).
When asked about religion, 43.2% said they had no religion. About 36.4% identified as Christian.
Work and Education
For those aged 15 and older:
- 17.1% had a university degree or higher.
- 20.0% did not have any formal qualifications.
The average income in Waddington was $23,500. Many people worked full-time (42.9%) or part-time (22.9%). A small number (5.7%) were unemployed.
