Saxton, New Zealand
Saxton is a suburb of Nelson, south of Stoke and northwest of Richmond.
Saxton | |
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Suburb | |
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| Coordinates: 41°19′30″S 173°13′20″E | |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Region | Nelson |
| Territorial authority | Nelson |
| Government | |
| • Nelson City Mayor | Rachel Reese |
| • Nelson MP | Rachel Boyack |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Rino Tirikatene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.86 km2 (1.49 sq mi) |
| • Land | 3.86 km2 (1.49 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2020) | |
| • Total | 60[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 7011 |
| Area code(s) | 03 |
Saxton covers a land area of 3.86 km².[2] Its principal feature is the Saxton Field sports complex, which includes Saxton Oval – the main cricket ground of Nelson.[3]
The area had a relatively small population at the start of the 21st century, with only 10 residents in 1996 and 20 residents in 2001. The estimated population reached 40 in 2006, 1,390 in 2013, and 1,400 in 2018.[4]
Demography
Saxton has an estimated population of 60.
It has a population density of 15.53 people per km² as of 2019.[5]
As of the 2018 census, the median age was 49.0, the median income was $31,900, 5.9% of people earned over $100,00, 7.1% had a Bachelor's Degree or higher, and 0.0% of the workforce was unemployed.[4]
Ethnically, the population was 78.9% New Zealand European, 15.8% Māori, and 15.8% Pacific peoples; 15.8% were born overseas.[4]
Religiously, the population is 57.9% non-religious and 31.6% Christian.[4]
Economy
In 2018, 7.1% worked in manufacturing, 7.1% worked in transport, 7.1% worked in education, and 7.1% worked in healthcare.[4]
Transport
As of 2018, among those who commuted to work, 57.1% drove a car, 7.1% rode in a car, 14.3% use a bike, and 14.3% walk or run.
No one used public transport.[4]
Education
Garin College, a state-integrated Catholic secondary school for Year 9 to 13 students,[6] is located in Saxton.[7] It has a roll of 526 as of March 2020.[8]
References
- "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- "Statistical Area 2 2018 (generalised) GIS" (Data table). stats.govt.nz. Statistics New Zealand.
- Wise's Nelson-Blenheim "Easyread" Map ISBN 1 877402 50 8
- "Place Summary – Saxton". Stats NZ. Statistics New Zealand.
- "Provisional Statistics". stats.govt.nz. Statistics New Zealand.
- "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- "Official School Website". garincollege.ac.nz.
- "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.