Stirling, New Zealand

Stirling is a settlement in New Zealand. It is located in South Otago, approximately 5 km from Balclutha,[3] and just north of the Matau Branch of the Clutha River.

Stirling
Rural settlement
Coordinates: 46.248°S 169.782°E / -46.248; 169.782
CountryNew Zealand
RegionOtago
DistrictClutha
WardBalclutha
Government
 • TypeDistrict Council
 • BodyClutha District Council
Area
[1]
 • Total1.00 km2 (0.39 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 Census)[2]
 • Total321
 • Density320/km2 (830/sq mi)
Local iwiNgāi Tahu

Demographics

Stirling is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 1.00 km2 (0.39 sq mi),[1] and is part of the larger Benhar-Stirling statistical area.

Historical population for Stirling
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006327—    
2013315−0.53%
2018321+0.38%
Source: [2]

Stirling had a population of 321 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 6 people (1.9%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 6 people (−1.8%) since the 2006 census. There were 123 households. There were 168 males and 153 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.1 males per female, with 69 people (21.5%) aged under 15 years, 60 (18.7%) aged 15 to 29, 150 (46.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 45 (14.0%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 86.9% European/Pākehā, 12.1% Māori, 5.6% Pacific peoples, 0.9% Asian, and 0.9% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 58.9% had no religion, 33.6% were Christian and 2.8% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 24 (9.5%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 66 (26.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 150 (59.5%) people were employed full-time, 39 (15.5%) were part-time, and 6 (2.4%) were unemployed.[2]

Benhar-Stirling statistical area

Benhar-Stirling covers 9.48 km2 (3.66 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 490 as of June 2022,[4] with a population density of 52 people per km2.

Historical population for Benhar-Stirling statistical area
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006468—    
2013462−0.18%
2018471+0.39%
Source: [5]

Benhar-Stirling had a population of 471 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 9 people (1.9%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 3 people (0.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 183 households. There were 249 males and 219 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.14 males per female. The median age was 40.7 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 93 people (19.7%) aged under 15 years, 90 (19.1%) aged 15 to 29, 225 (47.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 66 (14.0%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 86.6% European/Pākehā, 12.7% Māori, 4.5% Pacific peoples, 3.2% Asian, and 1.9% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 14.0%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 53.5% had no religion, 36.3% were Christian, 0.6% were Muslim and 2.5% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 36 (9.5%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 93 (24.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $35,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. 48 people (12.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 225 (59.5%) people were employed full-time, 60 (15.9%) were part-time, and 12 (3.2%) were unemployed.[5]

Education

Stirling School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[6][7] with a roll of 53 as of April 2023.[8] The school opened in 1879[9] and celebrated a joint centenary with Inch Clutha school in 1958.[10]

References
  1. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  2. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7029096 and 7029097).
  3. Harriss, Gavin (November 2021). Stirling, Otago (Map). NZ Topo Map.
  4. "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  5. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Benhar-Stirling (356700). 2018 Census place summary: Benhar-Stirling
  6. "Stirling School Official School Website". stirling.school.nz.
  7. "Stirling School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  8. "Stirling School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  9. "Untitled". Clutha Leader. 16 May 1879.
  10. "Inch Clutha-Stirling Schools Centennial, 1858-1958 (record)". Christchurch City Libraries. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
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