Fernside, New Zealand

Fernside
Rural Area
Memorial hall and community centre
Memorial hall and community centre
Map
Coordinates: 43°19′S 172°32′E / 43.31°S 172.54°E / -43.31; 172.54
CountryNew Zealand
RegionCanterbury
Territorial authorityWaimakariri District
WardRangiora-Ashley Ward
CommunityRangiora-Ashley Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWaimakariri District Council
 • Regional councilEnvironment Canterbury
 • Mayor of WaimakaririDan Gordon
 • Waimakariri MPMatt Doocey
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
[1]
 • Total
39.03 km2 (15.07 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total
1,420
 • Density36/km2 (94/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
7471
Area code03
Local iwiNgāi Tahu

Fernside is a small rural community in the Waimakariri District, New Zealand. In 1901, Fernside had (with its neighbourhood) a population of 550.[3] As of the 2006 New Zealand census, Fernside has a population of 1491.[4]

Demographics

Fernside statistical area covers 39.03 km2 (15.07 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,420 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 36 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006936—    
20131,224+3.91%
20181,326+1.61%
Source: [5]
Fernside Anglican church

Before the 2023 census, the statistical area had a larger boundary, covering 41.48 km2 (16.02 sq mi).[1] Using that boundary, Fernside had a population of 1,326 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 102 people (8.3%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 390 people (41.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 456 households, comprising 654 males and 672 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.97 males per female. The median age was 45.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 258 people (19.5%) aged under 15 years, 204 (15.4%) aged 15 to 29, 666 (50.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 195 (14.7%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 95.2% European/Pākehā, 8.6% Māori, 0.5% Pasifika, 1.1% Asian, and 1.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 12.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.6% had no religion, 36.4% were Christian, 0.2% were Hindu and 1.1% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 186 (17.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 165 (15.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $36,500, compared with $31,800 nationally. 255 people (23.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 549 (51.4%) people were employed full-time, 228 (21.3%) were part-time, and 24 (2.2%) were unemployed.[5]

Education

Fernside School is Fernside's only school, and was established in 1864.[6] It is a decile 10 state co-educational full primary, with 289 students (as of November 2024).[7]

Climate

The average temperature in summer is 16.2, and in winter is 6.4.[8]

Month Normal
temperature
January 16.7 °C
February 16.3 °C
March 15.0 °C
April 12.1 °C
May 8.8 °C
June 6.3 °C
July 5.8 °C
August 7.1 °C
September 9.4 °C
October 11.4 °C
November 13.5 °C
December 15.5 °C

References

  1. ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ "FERNSIDE". THE CYCLOPEDIA OF NEW ZEALAND. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  4. ^ "Interactive Boundary Maps". Statistics New Zealand. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  5. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Fernside (313800). 2018 Census place summary: Fernside
  6. ^ "Fernside School". Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  7. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  8. ^ "Weather statistics for Fernside, Canterbury (New Zealand)". yr.no. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.

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