Masterton Central
Masterton Central | |
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.jpg) Masterton Town Hall | |
Interactive map of Masterton Central | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Masterton |
| Local authority | Masterton District Council |
| Area | |
| • Land | 176 ha (430 acres) |
| Population (June 2025)[2] | |
• Total | 650 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (960/sq mi) |
| Lansdowne | ||
| Masterton West |
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| Kuripuni Solway |
Masterton East |
Masterton Central is a suburb of Masterton, a town on New Zealand's North Island.
It consists of a central business district centred on Queen Street. Commercial activity on the street drifted south in the 1990s, but the northern end of the street experienced a resurgence in the 2000s.[3] Plans for a redevelopment of the street were drawn up in 2016 and went through public consultation in 2017.[4]
Demographics
Masterton Central statistical area covers 1.76 km2 (0.68 sq mi).[1] It had an estimated population of 650 as of June 2025,[2] with a population density of 369 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 678 | — |
| 2013 | 606 | −1.59% |
| 2018 | 711 | +3.25% |
| 2023 | 642 | −2.02% |
| Source: [5][6] | ||
Masterton Central had a population of 642 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 69 people (−9.7%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 36 people (5.9%) since the 2013 census. There were 303 males, 333 females, and 6 people of other genders in 270 dwellings.[7] 4.7% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 42.6 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 108 people (16.8%) aged under 15 years, 114 (17.8%) aged 15 to 29, 276 (43.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 144 (22.4%) aged 65 or older.[5]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 84.6% European (Pākehā); 21.5% Māori; 4.7% Pasifika; 6.5% Asian; 0.9% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.8% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.7%, Māori by 4.7%, Samoan by 0.5%, and other languages by 5.1%. No language could be spoken by 1.4% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.9%. The percentage of people born overseas was 16.4, compared with 28.8% nationally.[5]
Religious affiliations were 26.2% Christian, 0.9% Hindu, 0.9% Islam, 0.9% Māori religious beliefs, 0.9% New Age, and 2.8% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 60.3%, and 7.5% of people did not answer the census question.[5]
Of those at least 15 years old, 81 (15.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 279 (52.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 171 (32.0%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $34,400, compared with $41,500 nationally. 21 people (3.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 240 (44.9%) full-time, 66 (12.4%) part-time, and 15 (2.8%) unemployed.[5]
Education
St Patrick's School is a co-educational state integrated Catholic primary school for Year 1 to 6 students,[8][9] with a roll of 217 as of July 2026.[10] It opened in 1883, and moved to its current site in 1978.[11]
References
- 1 2 "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ "Masterton CBD is booming". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Wairarapa Times-Age. 24 September 2005.
- ↑ "New look Masterton CBD". Wairarapa Times-Age. 21 September 2017.
- 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. Masterton Central (255900). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Masterton Central (255900). 2018 Census place summary: Masterton Central
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "St Patrick's School Official School Website". stpatsmstn.school.nz.
- ↑ "St Patrick's School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ↑ "St Patrick's School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ↑ "History". St Patrick's School. Retrieved 3 April 2026.