Camberley, New Zealand
Camberley | |
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Interactive map of Camberley | |
| Coordinates: 39°37′42″S 176°49′20″E / 39.628248°S 176.822187°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Hastings |
| Local authority | Hastings District Council |
| Electoral ward |
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| Established | 1957 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 93 ha (230 acres) |
| Population (June 2025)[2] | |
• Total | 2,420 |
| • Density | 2,600/km2 (6,700/sq mi) |
| Flaxmere | Twyford | Frimley |
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Camberley
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Mahora | |
| Longlands | Raureka | St Leonards |
Camberley is a suburb of Hastings City, in the Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand's North Island.
The fertile lands were added to the Hastings city boundary in 1957 to address a shortage of land.[3]
Demographics
Camberley covers 0.93 km2 (0.36 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 2,420 as of June 2025,[2] with a population density of 2,602 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,055 | — |
| 2013 | 1,917 | −0.99% |
| 2018 | 2,196 | +2.75% |
| 2023 | 2,403 | +1.82% |
| Source: [4][5] | ||
Camberley had a population of 2,403 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 207 people (9.4%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 486 people (25.4%) since the 2013 census. There were 1,188 males, 1,206 females, and 12 people of other genders in 687 dwellings.[6] 2.0% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 30.1 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 621 people (25.8%) aged under 15 years, 579 (24.1%) aged 15 to 29, 924 (38.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 285 (11.9%) aged 65 or older.[4]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 39.7% European (Pākehā); 54.6% Māori; 20.6% Pasifika; 6.1% Asian; 0.4% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 0.5% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 93.3%, Māori by 15.1%, Samoan by 8.1%, and other languages by 8.0%. No language could be spoken by 2.9% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 1.0%. The percentage of people born overseas was 14.4, compared with 28.8% nationally.[4]
Religious affiliations were 38.8% Christian, 2.1% Hindu, 0.6% Islam, 8.0% Māori religious beliefs, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.2% New Age, 0.1% Jewish, and 2.0% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 44.6%, and 4.7% of people did not answer the census question.[4]
Of those at least 15 years old, 108 (6.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 957 (53.7%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 717 (40.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $32,300, compared with $41,500 nationally. 36 people (2.0%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 780 (43.8%) full-time, 225 (12.6%) part-time, and 111 (6.2%) unemployed.[4]
Education
Camberley School is a state primary school,[7] with a roll of 85.[8] It was originally called Frimley South School[9] and became Camberley School by 1968.[10]
Heretaunga Intermediate is a state intermediate school,[11][12] with a roll of 277.[13] It opened in 1960.[14]
Both schools are co-educational. Rolls are as of October 2025.[15]
References
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ Fowler, Michael (2 March 2019). "Historic HB: 'Parade of Homes' a great success". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Hawke's Bay Today.
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Camberley (209500). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Camberley (209500). 2018 Census place summary: Camberley
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Camberley School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Camberley School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ Hastings & Environs 1966 (Map). Department of Lands and Survey. 1966.
- ^ Hastings & Environs 1968 (Map). Department of Lands and Survey. 1968.
- ^ "Heretaunga Intermediate School". hint.school.nz. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "Heretaunga Intermediate Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Heretaunga Intermediate Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "About Heretaunga". Heretaunga Intermediate. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 October 2025.