Templeton, New Zealand
Templeton | |
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Interactive map of Templeton | |
| Coordinates: 43°33′S 172°28′E / 43.550°S 172.467°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Christchurch City |
| Ward | Hornby |
| Community | Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Christchurch City Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Christchurch | Phil Mauger[1] |
| • Selwyn MP | Nicola Grigg[2] |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.90 km2 (0.35 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[5] | |
• Total | 1,910 |
| • Density | 2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi) |
Templeton is a small town on the outskirts of Christchurch. Lying along State Highway 1. Templeton has been the centre of harness racing in Canterbury.
Its European history goes to over 140 years when it was a watering point for horses between Christchurch and the Selwyn River / Waikirikiri.
Templeton Hospital has had a major impact on the area, providing employment and controversy over many years.
More recently Ruapuna Park has created public debate regarding acceptable noise levels for residents near motor-sports venues.
Paparua to the north of Templeton has Christchurch's men's and women's prisons.
Demographics
Templeton covers 0.90 km2 (0.35 sq mi).[4] It had an estimated population of 1,910 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 2,122 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,569 | — |
| 2013 | 1,788 | +1.88% |
| 2018 | 1,797 | +0.10% |
| 2023 | 1,827 | +0.33% |
| Source: [6][7] | ||
Templeton had a population of 1,827 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 30 people (1.7%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 39 people (2.2%) since the 2013 census. There were 906 males, 918 females, and 3 people of other genders in 699 dwellings.[8] 2.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 40.0 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 333 people (18.2%) aged under 15 years, 288 (15.8%) aged 15 to 29, 903 (49.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 306 (16.7%) aged 65 or older.[6]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 84.6% European (Pākehā); 13.6% Māori; 4.3% Pasifika; 9.7% Asian; 0.7% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.0% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.6%, Māori by 2.3%, Samoan by 0.7%, and other languages by 9.5%. No language could be spoken by 2.5% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 1.0%. The percentage of people born overseas was 16.6, compared with 28.8% nationally.[6]
Religious affiliations were 30.5% Christian, 1.5% Hindu, 0.5% Islam, 0.2% Māori religious beliefs, 0.8% Buddhist, 0.3% New Age, and 1.6% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 58.5%, and 6.1% of people did not answer the census question.[6]
Of those at least 15 years old, 231 (15.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 837 (56.0%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 417 (27.9%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $47,500, compared with $41,500 nationally. 117 people (7.8%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 855 (57.2%) full-time, 198 (13.3%) part-time, and 18 (1.2%) unemployed.[6]
Education
Templeton School is a full primary school catering for years 1 to 8.[9] It had a roll of 283 as of July 2026.[10] The school opened in 1962, but its predecessors started in 1861.[11]
Climate
| Climate data for Templeton (1951–1980) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 21.8 (71.2) |
21.9 (71.4) |
20.0 (68.0) |
17.0 (62.6) |
13.5 (56.3) |
10.5 (50.9) |
10.3 (50.5) |
11.7 (53.1) |
14.2 (57.6) |
16.4 (61.5) |
18.7 (65.7) |
20.2 (68.4) |
16.3 (61.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 16.4 (61.5) |
16.3 (61.3) |
14.9 (58.8) |
11.9 (53.4) |
8.9 (48.0) |
5.9 (42.6) |
5.7 (42.3) |
7.0 (44.6) |
9.1 (48.4) |
11.1 (52.0) |
13.1 (55.6) |
15.1 (59.2) |
11.3 (52.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 10.9 (51.6) |
10.7 (51.3) |
9.8 (49.6) |
6.7 (44.1) |
4.2 (39.6) |
1.3 (34.3) |
1.0 (33.8) |
2.3 (36.1) |
3.9 (39.0) |
5.7 (42.3) |
7.4 (45.3) |
9.9 (49.8) |
6.1 (43.1) |
| Source: NIWA[12] | |||||||||||||
Notable residents
- Roger Drayton (1925–1986), born in Templeton; Labour MP (1969–1978)[13]
- David Jones (1874–1941), born in Templeton; Minister of Agriculture (1931–1932)[14]
References
- ↑ "2025 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result" (PDF). Electionz. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Selwyn - Official Result". www.electionresults.govt.nz. 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 12 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- 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. Templeton (318100). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Templeton (318100). 2018 Census place summary: Templeton
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Templeton School - Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz.
- ↑ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
- ↑ "About Us - School History". Templeton School. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ↑ "NIWA Datahub (Agent number: 4848)". NIWA. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ↑ "Former Chch M.P. dies". The Press. 25 June 1986. p. 9.
- ↑ "Mr. David Jones". The Evening Post. Vol. CXXXII, no. 73. 23 September 1941. p. 8. Retrieved 23 November 2013.