Fitzherbert

Fitzherbert is a suburb of Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand.

Fitzherbert
Fitzherbert Bridge Over Manawatū River
Fitzherbert Bridge Over Manawatū River
Coordinates: 40.388°S 175.636°E / -40.388; 175.636
CountryNew Zealand
CityPalmerston North
Local authorityPalmerston North City Council
Electoral ward
  • Te Hirawanui General Ward
  • Te Pūao Māori Ward
Area
  Land706 ha (1,745 acres)
Population
 (June 2022)[2]
  Total4,010
Postcode(s)
4410
(Manawatū River) Aokautere
Massey University
Fitzherbert
Turitea

The Massey University Manawatu Campus is west and northwest of Fitzherbert.

The Food HQ was established north of the Massey University campus in 1971, and includes Plant & Food Research, Fonterra and Massey University research facilities.[3]

Demographics

Poutoa statistical area, which corresponds to Fitzherbert, covers 7.06 km2 (2.73 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 4,010 as of June 2022,[2] with a population density of 568 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20062,700    
20132,907+1.06%
20183,318+2.68%
Source: [4]

Poutoa had a population of 3,318 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 411 people (14.1%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 618 people (22.9%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,098 households, comprising 1,572 males and 1,743 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.9 males per female. The median age was 41.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 519 people (15.6%) aged under 15 years, 792 (23.9%) aged 15 to 29, 1,410 (42.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 591 (17.8%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 73.8% European/Pākehā, 5.9% Māori, 1.4% Pacific peoples, 22.1% Asian, and 3.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 35.2, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 44.7% had no religion, 38.3% were Christian, 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 2.4% were Hindu, 3.6% were Muslim, 2.1% were Buddhist and 2.2% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 1,068 (38.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 246 (8.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $32,900, compared with $31,800 nationally. 687 people (24.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,242 (44.4%) people were employed full-time, 399 (14.3%) were part-time, and 93 (3.3%) were unemployed.[4]

References

  1. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  2. "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  3. Heagney, George (16 June 2019). "Former Plant and Food Research site up for sale". stuff.co.nz. Manawatu Standard.
  4. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Poutoa (232700). 2018 Census place summary: Poutoa
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