Witherlea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Witherlea
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 Witherlea
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Blenheim, New Zealand |
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| • Land | 381 ha (941 acre) |
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| • Total | 6,070 |
| Hospitals(s) | Wairau Hospital |
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Witherlea is a suburb located south of Blenheim's main area. It is a part of the Marlborough District Council region in New Zealand.
The Blenheim hospital campus is in Witherlea. This campus includes Wairau Hospital, which is an important medical center for the area.
You can also find Omaka Cemetery here. This cemetery holds graves from the early European settlers in the Wairau area.
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About the People of Witherlea
Witherlea covers an area of about 3.81 square kilometers. As of June 2023, around 6070 people live here.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 4,563 | — |
| 2013 | 4,833 | +0.82% |
| 2018 | 5,409 | +2.28% |
The number of people living in Witherlea has grown steadily. In 2018, the population was 5,409. This was an increase of 576 people since 2013. It was also 846 more people than in 2006.
Who Lives in Witherlea?
In 2018, there were 2,115 homes in Witherlea. There were slightly more females (2,775) than males (2,631).
About 987 people (18.2%) were under 15 years old. This means Witherlea has a good number of children and teenagers.
Most people in Witherlea are of European/Pākehā background (90.0%). About 10.0% are Māori. Smaller groups include Pasifika (2.1%) and Asian (4.0%) people.
Many people in Witherlea have no religious beliefs (50.4%). About 38.5% identify as Christian. Other religions like Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist are also present.
Education in Witherlea
Witherlea School is a local primary school for students in years 1 to 6. It is a coeducational school, meaning both boys and girls attend. As of February 2024 , the school has 336 students.
