Whangārei Central is the central business district of Whangārei, in the Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It includes the Whangārei Town Basin.[3] It has traditionally been the main commercial centre of Northland.[clarification needed] As of 2017, approximately 39% of the 1404 businesses were commercial and professional services; 19% were retail and food businesses.[4]

Whangārei Central
Marina at Whangārei Town Basin
Marina at Whangārei Town Basin
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Coordinates: 35°43′32″S 174°19′24″E / 35.725543°S 174.323327°E / -35.725543; 174.323327
CountryNew Zealand
CityWhangārei
Local authorityWhangarei District Council
Electoral wardWhangārei Urban Ward
Area
 • Land281 ha (694 acres)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total
950
Avenues Regent
Whangārei Central
(Hātea River)
Woodhill Morningside Riverside, Whangārei

In March 2019, Whangarei District Council decided to build a new precinct on the north-western side of the CBD.[5]

Demographics

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Whangārei Central covers 2.81 km2 (1.08 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 950 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 338 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006894—    
2013759−2.31%
2018954+4.68%
2023858−2.10%
Source: [6][7]
 
Whangārei municipal building

Whangārei Central had a population of 858 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 96 people (−10.1%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 99 people (13.0%) since the 2013 census. There were 423 males and 432 females in 369 dwellings.[8] 4.9% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 49.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 114 people (13.3%) aged under 15 years, 138 (16.1%) aged 15 to 29, 378 (44.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 225 (26.2%) aged 65 or older.[7]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 67.1% European (Pākehā); 32.5% Māori; 5.9% Pasifika; 11.2% Asian; 0.7% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 1.7% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.9%, Māori language by 10.8%, Samoan by 0.7%, and other languages by 11.2%. No language could be spoken by 1.0% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 1.0%. The percentage of people born overseas was 24.5, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 31.5% Christian, 1.4% Hindu, 1.7% Islam, 3.5% Māori religious beliefs, 1.4% Buddhist, 0.3% New Age, and 2.1% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 52.4%, and 6.6% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 123 (16.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 363 (48.8%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 228 (30.6%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $30,400, compared with $41,500 nationally. 39 people (5.2%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 291 (39.1%) people were employed full-time, 87 (11.7%) were part-time, and 33 (4.4%) were unemployed.[7]

Features

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Whangārei Central has several art galleries:

References

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  1. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Whangarei, Northland". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  4. ^ "Whangarei District Centre Plan" (PDF). wdc.govt.nz. Whangarei District Council.
  5. ^ "Site chosen for Whangārei's $37 million civic centre". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Northern Advocate. 9 March 2019.
  6. ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Whangarei Central (107100). 2018 Census place summary: Whangarei Central
  7. ^ a b c "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Whangārei Central (107100). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Hundertwasser Art Centre". Hundertwasser Arts Centre.
  10. ^ "Whangārei Art Museum Te Manawa Toi". Whangārei Art Museum Te Manawa Toi.
  11. ^ "Whangārei Art Museum Te Manawa Toi on NZ Museums". nzmuseums.co.nz. Te Papa.