Milford Huts
Milford Huts | |
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Rural settlement | |
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Coordinates: 44°16′30″S 171°20′53″E / 44.275°S 171.348°E | |
Land | Neuseeland |
Region | Canterbury |
Territorial authority | Timaru District |
Ward | Pleasant Point-Temuka |
Gemeinschaft | Temuka |
Electorates |
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Regierung | |
• Territorial authority | Timaru District Council |
• Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
• Mayor of Timaru | Nigel Bowen |
• Rangitata MP | James Meager |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 0.26 km2 (0.10 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 70 |
• Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
Postcode | 7986 |
Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Milford Huts is a bach community[3] in the Timaru district and Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. Milford Huts is on the northern side of the Ōpihi River mouth, 7.5 kilometres southeast of Temuka by road.[4]
The area is at risk of flooding from the river.[3][5][6]
Demographics
[edit]Milford Huts is described as a rural settlement by Statistics New Zealand, and covers 0.26 km2 (0.10 sq mi).[1] It had an estimated population of 70 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 269 people per km2. The settlement is part of the larger Waitohi statistical area.[7]
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 60 | — |
2013 | 66 | +1.37% |
2018 | 84 | +4.94% |
Source: [8] |
Before the 2023 census, Milford Huts had a larger boundary, covering 1.27 km2 (0.49 sq mi).[1] Using that boundary, Milford Huts had a population of 84 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 18 people (27.3%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 24 people (40.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 36 households, comprising 51 males and 33 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.55 males per female. The median age was 46.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 12 people (14.3%) aged under 15 years, 12 (14.3%) aged 15 to 29, 42 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 15 (17.9%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 85.7% European/Pākehā, 21.4% Māori, and 3.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 71.4% had no religion, 17.9% were Christian and 7.1% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 3 (4.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 30 (41.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $20,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 9 people (12.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 24 (33.3%) people were employed full-time, 3 (4.2%) were part-time, and 3 (4.2%) were unemployed.[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
- ^ a b "Floods fail to dampen spirits". The Press. 31 December 2008.
- ^ Harriss, Gavin (July 2021). "NZ Topo Map" (Map). Milford Huts, Canterbury.
- ^ Quinlivan, Mark (14 October 2018). "Milford Huts residents want earlier action from authorities to avoid flooding". Timaru Herald.
- ^ Vittalmurthy, Shourabh (2 June 2021). "Residents of Milford Huts vigilant over rising water levels". Timaru Herald.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Waitohi (Timaru District)
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7027292.