Southbrook, New Zealand
Southbrook | |
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Interactive map of Southbrook | |
| Coordinates: 43°20′S 172°36′E / 43.33°S 172.60°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Waimakariri District |
| Ward | Rangiora-Ashley Ward |
| Community | Rangiora-Ashley Community |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Waimakariri District Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Waimakariri | Dan Gordon[1] |
| • Waimakariri MP | Matt Doocey[2] |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.24 km2 (1.25 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[5] | |
• Total | 850 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (680/sq mi) |
Southbrook is a suburb of Rangiora, in North Canterbury, New Zealand. It is located at the south end of the town. The population in the 2013 Census was 801.[6] As the term "town" has no official meaning in New Zealand, Southbrook is sometimes considered as a separate town.
Demographics
Southbrook covers 3.24 km2 (1.25 sq mi).[4] It had an estimated population of 850 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 262 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 738 | — |
| 2013 | 825 | +1.60% |
| 2018 | 798 | −0.66% |
| 2023 | 816 | +0.45% |
| The 2006 population is for a smaller area of 2.31 km2. Source: [7][8] | ||
Southbrook had a population of 816 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 18 people (2.3%) since the 2018 census, and a decrease of 9 people (−1.1%) since the 2013 census. There were 390 males and 423 females in 291 dwellings.[9] 2.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 36.2 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 165 people (20.2%) aged under 15 years, 168 (20.6%) aged 15 to 29, 321 (39.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 159 (19.5%) aged 65 or older.[7]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 94.1% European (Pākehā); 11.0% Māori; 2.6% Pasifika; 4.8% Asian; 0.4% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 1.5% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.8%, Māori by 3.3%, Samoan by 0.4%, and other languages by 8.5%. No language could be spoken by 2.2% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 19.1, compared with 28.8% nationally.[7]
Religious affiliations were 32.0% Christian, 1.1% Hindu, 0.4% Islam, 0.7% Māori religious beliefs, 0.4% Buddhist, 0.7% New Age, and 0.7% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 55.9%, and 8.1% of people did not answer the census question.[7]
Of those at least 15 years old, 72 (11.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 420 (64.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 159 (24.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $38,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 42 people (6.5%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 330 (50.7%) full-time, 105 (16.1%) part-time, and 21 (3.2%) unemployed.[7]
Education
Southbrook has one primary school and one state-integrated composite school.
- Southbrook School is a state co-educational full primary school[10] with a roll of 253 students (as of July 2026).[11] The school opened in 1874.[12]
- Rangiora New Life School is a state-integrated co-educational composite school[13] with a roll of 467 students (as of July 2026).[11] It opened as a primary school in 1979. It became state-integrated and added secondary schooling in 1994.[14]
References
- ↑ "2025 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result" (PDF). Electionz. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ↑ "Waimakariri - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ "Te Tai Tonga – Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- 1 2 "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ 2013 Census QuickStats about a place : Southbook
- 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. Southbrook (315001). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Southbrook (315000). 2018 Census place summary: Southbrook
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Southbrook School - Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz.
- 1 2 "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
- ↑ "History". Southbrook School. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ "Rangiora New Life School - Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz.
- ↑ "About Us". Rangiora New Life School. Retrieved 31 July 2026.