Blaketown
Blaketown | |
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Interactive map of Blaketown | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Greymouth |
| Local authority | Grey District Council |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Area | |
| • Land | 69 ha (170 acres) |
| Population (June 2025)[2] | |
• Total | 880 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi) |
| Cobden | ||
| (Tasman Sea) |
  Blaketown  |
Greymouth Central |
| Karoro |
Blaketown is a suburb to the west of Greymouth on the West Coast of New Zealand.[3] The Grey River separates Blaketown from Cobden, and the Blaketown Lagoon separates it from the centre of Greymouth.[4][5]
The town is named after Isaac Blake, an early storekeeper in the district.[6]
Demographics
Blaketown covers 0.69 km2 (0.27 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 880 as of June 2025,[2] with a population density of 1,275 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 864 | — |
| 2013 | 840 | −0.40% |
| 2018 | 810 | −0.72% |
| 2023 | 864 | +1.30% |
| Source: [7][8] | ||
Blaketown had a population of 864 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 54 people (6.7%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 24 people (2.9%) since the 2013 census. There were 435 males, 420 females, and 6 people of other genders in 384 dwellings.[9] 3.8% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 42.0 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 135 people (15.6%) aged under 15 years, 153 (17.7%) aged 15 to 29, 408 (47.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 168 (19.4%) aged 65 or older.[7]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 89.6% European (Pākehā); 14.9% Māori; 2.1% Pasifika; 5.6% Asian; 0.3% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.5% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.6%, Māori by 3.5%, Samoan by 0.3%, and other languages by 4.2%. No language could be spoken by 2.1% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.3%. The percentage of people born overseas was 12.2, compared with 28.8% nationally.[7]
Religious affiliations were 26.0% Christian, 1.0% Hindu, 0.3% Māori religious beliefs, 0.7% Buddhist, 0.3% New Age, and 1.4% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 63.9%, and 6.2% of people did not answer the census question.[7]
Of those at least 15 years old, 72 (9.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 396 (54.3%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 258 (35.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $33,500, compared with $41,500 nationally. 33 people (4.5%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 336 (46.1%) full-time, 123 (16.9%) part-time, and 21 (2.9%) unemployed.[7]
Education
Blaketown School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 86 students as of July 2026.[10][11] It opened in 1909.[12]
References
- 1 2 "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- 1 2 "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ "Place name detail: Blaketown". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
- ↑ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 69. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ↑ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 156. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ↑ George Ogilvy Preshaw, P. O. Preshaw (1888). Banking Under Difficulties. p. 102.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Blaketown (310200). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Blaketown (310200). 2018 Census place summary: Blaketown
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
- ↑ "Blaketown School - Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz.
- ↑ "Blaketown School, Greymouth, 1909-1969". Jubilee Committee. 1969 – via National Library of New Zealand.