Hei Hei
Hei Hei | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Hei Hei | |
| Coordinates: 43°31′59″S 172°31′34″E / 43.533°S 172.526°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Christchurch |
| Local authority | Christchurch City Council |
| Electoral ward | Hornby[1] |
| Community board | Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton |
| Area | |
| • Land | 124 ha (310 acres) |
| Population (June 2025)[3] | |
• Total | 3,720 |
| • Density | 3,000/km2 (7,770/sq mi) |
| Broomfield | ||
  Hei Hei  |
Sockburn | |
| Islington | Hornby | Wigram |
Hei Hei is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is located in the west of Christchurch 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from the central city,[4] and is bisected by State Highway 1. The area was subdivided for poultry farming after World War I for returning serviceman, but the venture failed due to the poor soil conditions.[5] The place name is related to the Māori word for chicken (heihei) due to the area's poultry farming history.[6]
Demographics
Hei Hei covers 1.24 km2 (0.48 sq mi).[2] It had an estimated population of 3,720 as of June 2025,[3] with a population density of 3,000 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3,114 | — |
| 2013 | 3,390 | +1.22% |
| 2018 | 3,471 | +0.47% |
| 2023 | 3,429 | −0.24% |
| Source: [7][8] | ||
Hei Hei had a population of 3,429 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 42 people (−1.2%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 39 people (1.2%) since the 2013 census. There were 1,740 males, 1,674 females, and 15 people of other genders in 1,200 dwellings.[9] 3.8% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 35.9 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 645 people (18.8%) aged under 15 years, 696 (20.3%) aged 15 to 29, 1,665 (48.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 420 (12.2%) aged 65 or older.[7]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 62.6% European (Pākehā); 15.0% Māori; 8.3% Pasifika; 23.3% Asian; 2.1% 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 94.8%, Māori by 2.8%, Samoan by 3.5%, and other languages by 17.3%. No language could be spoken by 2.3% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.9%. The percentage of people born overseas was 28.6, compared with 28.8% nationally.[7]
Religious affiliations were 35.2% Christian, 3.0% Hindu, 1.4% Islam, 0.6% Māori religious beliefs, 1.2% Buddhist, 0.4% New Age, and 1.6% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 50.0%, and 6.8% of people did not answer the census question.[7]
Of those at least 15 years old, 423 (15.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 1,386 (49.8%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 972 (34.9%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $40,100, compared with $41,500 nationally. 117 people (4.2%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 1,509 (54.2%) full-time, 351 (12.6%) part-time, and 90 (3.2%) unemployed.[7]
Education
Gilberthorpe School is a contributing primary school catering for years 1 to 6.[10] It has a roll of 234. The school opened in 1957.[11]
St Bernadette's School is a Catholic full primary school for years 1 to 8,[12] with a roll of 166. It opened in 1962.[13]
Both schools are coeducational. Rolls are as of July 2026.[14]
References
- ↑ "Wards, Councillors and Community Boards map". ccc.govt.nz. Christchurch City Council. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- 1 2 "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 14 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ Reed, A. W. (2010). Peter Dowling (ed.). Place Names of New Zealand. Rosedale, North Shore: Raupo. p. 161. ISBN 9780143204107.
- ↑ Harper, Margaret (July 2015). "Christchurch Street Names: H" (PDF). Christchurch City Libraries. p. 70. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ↑ Cairns, Lois (November 2013). "So how do you pronounce Hei Hei?". Stuff. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- 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. Hei Hei (319300). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Hei Hei (319300). 2018 Census place summary: Hei Hei
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Gilberthorpe School - Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz.
- ↑ "Our History". Gilberthorpe School. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
- ↑ "St Bernadette's School - Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz.
- ↑ "Our Charism". St Bernadette's School. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
- ↑ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 July 2026.