Russley

For the Russley statistical area prior to the 2023 census, see Burnside, Christchurch § Demographics.

Russley
Suburb
Karnak Crescent
Karnak Crescent
Map
Coordinates: 43°31′05″S 172°32′24″E / 43.518°S 172.540°E / -43.518; 172.540
CountryNew Zealand
CityChristchurch
Local authorityChristchurch City Council
Electoral wardWaimairi
Community boardWaimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood
Area
 • Land75 ha (185 acres)
Population
 (June 2024)[1]
 • Total
2,530
Christchurch Airport
Yaldhurst
Russley
 Avonhead
Broomfield Riccarton Park Racecourse

Russley is a suburb on the western side of Christchurch city.

The suburb is named after Russley Farm,[2] which was owned by William Chisnell (1827–1876) but sold shortly before his death.[3]

Demographics

Russley covers 0.75 km2 (0.29 sq mi).[4] It had an estimated population of 2,530 as of June 2024,[1] with a population density of 3,373 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20062,442—    
20132,511+0.40%
20182,493−0.14%
Source: [5]

Before the 2023 census, the suburb was part of the Hawthornden statistical area, which had a larger boundary, covering 1.89 km2 (0.73 sq mi).[4] Hawthornden had a population of 2,493 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 18 people (−0.7%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 51 people (2.1%) since the 2006 census. There were 933 households, comprising 1,218 males and 1,272 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.96 males per female. The median age was 37.6 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 471 people (18.9%) aged under 15 years, 504 (20.2%) aged 15 to 29, 1,098 (44.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 426 (17.1%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 75.0% European/Pākehā, 8.2% Māori, 3.5% Pasifika, 19.6% Asian, and 3.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 29.1, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 47.1% had no religion, 39.7% were Christian, 0.4% had Māori religious beliefs, 2.3% were Hindu, 1.4% were Muslim, 1.0% were Buddhist and 2.0% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 540 (26.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 261 (12.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $32,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 363 people (18.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 993 (49.1%) people were employed full-time, 312 (15.4%) were part-time, and 72 (3.6%) were unemployed.[5]

Education

Russley School Te Paritō Kōwhai is a full primary school catering for years 1 to 8.[6] It had a roll of 464 as of August 2024.[7] The school opened in 1963.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Christchurch Place Names: N - Z : Russley" (PDF). Christchurch City Libraries. February 2016. p. 55.
  3. ^ Bulovic, Annette (18 June 2013). "RUSSLEY – William Chisnall 1827 – 1876". Peeling Back History.
  4. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Hawthornden (317700). 2018 Census place summary: Hawthornden
  6. ^ Education Counts: Russley School
  7. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Welcome to Russley School". Russley School. Retrieved 8 September 2021.