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'''Highbury''' is a suburb of [[Palmerston North]], [[New Zealand]].
{{Short description|Suburb of Palmerston North}}
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{{Use New Zealand English|date=April 2023}}
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| city1 = [[Palmerston North]]
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| council = [[Palmerston North City Council]]
| ward = {{ubl|Te Hirawanui General Ward|Te Pūao Māori Ward}}
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| centre = Highbury
| north =
| northeast = [[Takaro]]
| east =
| southeast = [[West End, Palmerston North|West End]]
| south = [[Awapuni, Palmerston North|Awapuni]]
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'''Highbury''' is a suburb of [[Palmerston North]], [[New Zealand]]. The suburb is located northwest of Palmerston North Central (CBD). The area has the characteristics of a suburban area and had a resident population of 4,886 (2018).<ref name="Census 2018"/>


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Highbury's street name themes range from British place-names (Brighton, Somerset, Lancaster, Coventry, Brentwood) to those of settlers of Palmerston North (Monrad).
==Location, features and population==
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Highbury is located northwest of Palmerston North Central (CBD).The area has a characteristic of a suburban area and had a resident population of 3,240 (2001)[http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/562710-au].


There are many parks and reserves.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}}
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Highbury's street name themes range from British placenames (Brighton, Somerset, Lancaster, Coventry, Brentwood) to those of settlers of Palmerston North (Monrad).


There are many parks and reserves here which could almost suggest there are a lot of younger people here. Three schools service the area and they are Somerset Crescent, Takaro, and Monrad Intermediate Schools. The main campus in Palmerston North of Te Wananga o Aotearoa is located here also.
Three schools service the area: Somerset Crescent, Takaro, and Monrad Intermediate Schools. The main campus in Palmerston North of Te Wananga o Aotearoa.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}}


A predominant feature of the area deemed as Highbury is the Cloverlea Tavern, which is on the corner of Gillespies Line and Tremaine Avenue and the 'Highbury Shops' located on the corner of Highbury Avenue and Pembroke Street.
The Cloverlea Tavern on the corner of Gillespies Line and Tremaine Avenue is the local pub. The convenience store 'Highbury Shops' is located on the corner of Highbury Avenue and Pembroke Street.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}}


The Monrad Rest Home is located in Highbury.
The Monrad Rest Home is located in Highbury.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}}


Many people confuse [[Westbrook, Palmerston North|Westbrook]] as being a part of Highbury, however Westbrook is a separate suburb.
[[Westbrook, Palmerston North|Westbrook]] is a nearby suburb.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}}

==Demographics==
Highbury covers {{Convert|2.09|km2||abbr=on}}<ref name="Area">{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787| access-date=20 April 2023|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> and had an estimated population of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Highbury East|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Park West|y}}|R}}|0}} as of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|({{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Highbury East|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Park West|y}}|R}})/2.09|0}} people per km<sup>2</sup>.

{{Historical populations|2006|4,605|2013|4,374|2018|4,866|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=<ref name="Census 2018"/>}}
Highbury had a population of 4,866 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]], an increase of 492 people (11.2%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]], and an increase of 261 people (5.7%) since the [[2006 New Zealand census|2006 census]]. There were 1,752 households, comprising 2,292 males and 2,571 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.89 males per female, with 1,131 people (23.2%) aged under 15 years, 993 (20.4%) aged 15 to 29, 1,857 (38.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 879 (18.1%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 65.2% European/[[Pākehā]], 31.7% [[Māori people|Māori]], 11.8% [[Pasifika New Zealanders|Pacific peoples]], 9.0% [[Asian New Zealanders|Asian]], and 2.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 16.3, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 46.0% had no religion, 37.2% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], 3.0% had [[Māori religion|Māori religious beliefs]], 1.4% were [[Hinduism in New Zealand|Hindu]], 2.5% were [[Islam in New Zealand|Muslim]], 0.4% were [[Buddhism in New Zealand|Buddhist]] and 1.8% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 399 (10.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 1,035 (27.7%) people had no formal qualifications. 261 people (7.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,500 (40.2%) people were employed full-time, 465 (12.4%) were part-time, and 240 (6.4%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|Highbury East (229900) and Park West (230000)}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+Individual statistical areas
|-
!Name !! Area<br/>(km<sup>2</sup>) !! Population !! Density<br/>(per km<sup>2</sup>) || Households !! Median age !! Median<br/>income
|-
| Highbury East || style="text-align:right;"|1.16 || style="text-align:right;"|2,958 || style="text-align:right;"|2,550 || style="text-align:right;"|918 || 29.6 years || $20,300<ref>{{NZ census place summary 2018|highbury-east|Highbury East}}</ref>
|-
| Park West || style="text-align:right;"|0.93 || style="text-align:right;"|1,908 || style="text-align:right;"|2,052 || style="text-align:right;"|834 || 47.9 years || $25,700<ref>{{NZ census place summary 2018|park-west|Park West}}</ref>
|-
! New Zealand !! !! !! !! !! 37.4 years !! style="text-align:left;"| $31,800
|}


==Parks and Reserves==
==Parks and Reserves==
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* Opie Reserve
* Opie Reserve
* Marriner Reserve
* Marriner Reserve
* part of the Kawau Stream Reserve
* Part of the Kawau Stream Reserve
* Tui Reserve
* Tui Reserve
* Pembroke Reserve
* Pembroke Reserve
* Oriana Reserve
* Oriana Reserve
* Farnham Reserve
* Farnham Reserve

==Gang-related Crime==
* The suburb of [[Highbury]] has had the most gang-related, violent crime incidents (including shootings, serious assaults and stabbings) nationwide in the past decade.{{According to who?=October 2012}} {{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} Members of the Highbury community have attempted to alleviate the negative aspects and perceptions of the suburb, but its violent past has made it known to other residents of [[Palmerston North]] as the most dangerous part of the city.
* The main event which led to a series of violent offences occurred on [[Waitangi Day]], 2002. A Black-Power "prospect", aged 16 was fatally shot by a member of the Mongrel Mob gang. There have been numerous serious assaults since this incident, some of which have reached national newspapers and television broadcasts.

==Local Government Representation==
Highbury is part of the [[Takaro, Palmerston North|Takaro]] Ward.


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{{Palmerston North City}}


==Central Government Representation==
==Central Government Representation==
''General''
''General''
Highbury is within the boundaries of '''[[Palmerston North]]''' electorate
Highbury is within the boundaries of '''[[Palmerston North]]''' electorate.


''Māori''
''Māori''
Highbury is part of '''[[Te Tai Hauāuru]]''' electorate.
Highbury is part of '''[[Te Tai Hauāuru]]''' electorate.


==References==
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{{Palmerston North City}}
[[Category:Suburbs of Palmerston North]]
[[Category:Suburbs of Palmerston North]]
[[Category:Populated places in Manawatū-Whanganui]]


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Latest revision as of 03:09, 27 November 2023

Highbury
Suburb
Star Flats state apartments
Star Flats state apartments
Map
Coordinates: 40°21′54″S 175°34′59″E / 40.365°S 175.583°E / -40.365; 175.583
CountryNew Zealand
CityPalmerston North
Local authorityPalmerston North City Council
Electoral ward
  • Te Hirawanui General Ward
  • Te Pūao Māori Ward
Area
[1]
 • Land209 ha (516 acres)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total5,070
Westbrook Takaro
Highbury
Awapuni West End

Highbury is a suburb of Palmerston North, New Zealand. The suburb is located northwest of Palmerston North Central (CBD). The area has the characteristics of a suburban area and had a resident population of 4,886 (2018).[3]

Highbury's street name themes range from British place-names (Brighton, Somerset, Lancaster, Coventry, Brentwood) to those of settlers of Palmerston North (Monrad).

There are many parks and reserves.[citation needed]

Three schools service the area: Somerset Crescent, Takaro, and Monrad Intermediate Schools. The main campus in Palmerston North of Te Wananga o Aotearoa.[citation needed]

The Cloverlea Tavern on the corner of Gillespies Line and Tremaine Avenue is the local pub. The convenience store 'Highbury Shops' is located on the corner of Highbury Avenue and Pembroke Street.[citation needed]

The Monrad Rest Home is located in Highbury.[citation needed]

Westbrook is a nearby suburb.[citation needed]

Demographics[edit]

Highbury covers 2.09 km2 (0.81 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 5,070 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 2,426 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20064,605—    
20134,374−0.73%
20184,866+2.15%
Source: [3]

Highbury had a population of 4,866 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 492 people (11.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 261 people (5.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,752 households, comprising 2,292 males and 2,571 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.89 males per female, with 1,131 people (23.2%) aged under 15 years, 993 (20.4%) aged 15 to 29, 1,857 (38.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 879 (18.1%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 65.2% European/Pākehā, 31.7% Māori, 11.8% Pacific peoples, 9.0% Asian, and 2.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 16.3, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 46.0% had no religion, 37.2% were Christian, 3.0% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.4% were Hindu, 2.5% were Muslim, 0.4% were Buddhist and 1.8% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 399 (10.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 1,035 (27.7%) people had no formal qualifications. 261 people (7.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,500 (40.2%) people were employed full-time, 465 (12.4%) were part-time, and 240 (6.4%) were unemployed.[3]

Individual statistical areas
Name Area
(km2)		 Population Density
(per km2)		 Households Median age Median
income
Highbury East 1.16 2,958 2,550 918 29.6 years $20,300[4]
Park West 0.93 1,908 2,052 834 47.9 years $25,700[5]
New Zealand 37.4 years $31,800

Parks and Reserves[edit]

  • Monrad Park
  • Takaro Park
  • Opie Reserve
  • Marriner Reserve
  • Part of the Kawau Stream Reserve
  • Tui Reserve
  • Pembroke Reserve
  • Oriana Reserve
  • Farnham Reserve

Central Government Representation[edit]

General Highbury is within the boundaries of Palmerston North electorate.

Māori Highbury is part of Te Tai Hauāuru electorate.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Highbury East (229900) and Park West (230000).
  4. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Highbury East
  5. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Park West
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