Belmont, Auckland

Belmont is a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. The name Belmont, which means "good view or hill", derives from a farm estate called "Belmont" which was subdivided in 1885. The suburb is in the North Shore ward, one of the thirteen administrative divisions of Auckland Council.

Belmont
Suburb
Shops in central Belmont
Shops in central Belmont
Coordinates: 36.808°S 174.790°E / -36.808; 174.790
CountryNew Zealand
CityAuckland
Local authorityAuckland Council
Electoral wardNorth Shore ward
Local boardDevonport-Takapuna Local Board
Established1855
Area
[1]
 • Land115 ha (284 acres)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total3,000
Postcode(s)
0622
Hauraki Hauraki (Hauraki Gulf)
(Waitematā Harbour)
Belmont
 (Hauraki Gulf)
Bayswater (Waitematā Harbour) Narrow Neck

Demographics

Belmont covers 1.15 km2 (0.44 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 3,000 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 2,609 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20062,808—    
20132,946+0.69%
20183,027+0.54%
Source: [3]

Belmont had a population of 3,027 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 81 people (2.7%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 219 people (7.8%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,056 households, comprising 1,473 males and 1,554 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.95 males per female. The median age was 35.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 645 people (21.3%) aged under 15 years, 645 (21.3%) aged 15 to 29, 1,329 (43.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 405 (13.4%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 74.7% European/Pākehā, 8.7% Māori, 4.2% Pacific peoples, 19.0% Asian, and 4.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 38.7, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 56.9% had no religion, 31.9% were Christian, 0.1% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.3% were Hindu, 0.7% were Muslim, 2.4% were Buddhist and 1.9% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 903 (37.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 201 (8.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $42,100, compared with $31,800 nationally. 666 people (28.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,269 (53.3%) people were employed full-time, 318 (13.4%) were part-time, and 69 (2.9%) were unemployed.[3]

Education
Takapuna Grammar School main block viewed from Lake Road
Takapuna Grammar School viewed from the main entrance

Takapuna Grammar School is a secondary (years 9–13) school with a roll of 2008 students.[4] The school was built in 1926[5] and opened the following year.

Arial view of Belmont Intermediate School
Aerial view of Belmont Intermediate School, c1992

The adjacent Belmont Intermediate is an intermediate (years 7–8) school with a roll of 518.[6]

Belmont School is a contributing primary (years 1–6) school with a roll of 404.[7] It was founded in 1912 and moved to its current siate in 1913.[8]

Wilson School is a special school for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.[9] It has a roll of 119 students.[10] It was previously called the Wilson Home.[11]

All these schools are co-educational. Rolls are as of April 2023.[12]

Community and the Arts

Since 1992 the Rose Centre has provided Belmont with an events, community and arts centre. Founded as a partnership between Belmont School and the Company Theatre; the venue has a 110 seat theatre, pre-school facilities and community meeting rooms.[13]

References
  1. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  2. "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  3. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Belmont (Auckland) (129300). 2018 Census place summary: Belmont (Auckland)
  4. Education Counts: Takapuna Grammar School
  5. "Shore landmarks : [Takapuna Grammar School]". North Shore Times Advertiser. 1 November 2001. p. 128.
  6. Education Counts: Belmont Intermediate
  7. Education Counts: Belmont School
  8. "Steam tram to Belmont School". North Shore Times Advertiser. 11 April 1978. p. 30.
  9. "Education Review Report: Wilson School". Education Review Office. 4 October 2018.
  10. Education Counts: Wilson School
  11. "The Wilson Home Trust's History". The Wilson Home Trust. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  12. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  13. "A Rose Centre by any other name?". The Flagstaff. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
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