Colyton, New Zealand
Colyton | |
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Locality | |
Colyton Hall | |
| Nickname: Colon Town "Colyton Community Website". www.colyton.site. | |
Interactive map of Colyton | |
| Coordinates: 40°13′34″S 175°38′49″E / 40.226213°S 175.647036°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Manawatū-Whanganui region |
| Territorial authority | Manawatū District |
| Ward |
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| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Manawatū District Council |
| • Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Manawatu | Michael Ford[1] |
| • Rangitīkei MP | Suze Redmayne[2] |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.80 km2 (5.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Population (2023 Census)[5] | |
• Total | 186 |
| • Density | 12.6/km2 (32.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+13 |
| Postal code | 4775 |
Colyton is a community in the Manawatū District and Manawatū-Whanganui region in New Zealand's central North Island.
Colyton has the postcode of 4775.[6]
Demographics
Colyton locality covers 14.80 km2 (5.71 sq mi).[4] It is part of the larger Taonui statistical area.[7]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 111 | — |
| 2013 | 150 | +4.40% |
| 2018 | 159 | +1.17% |
| 2023 | 186 | +3.19% |
| Source: [5][8] | ||
Colyton had a population of 186 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 27 people (17.0%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 36 people (24.0%) since the 2013 census. There were 90 males and 96 females in 66 dwellings.[9] 1.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 39.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 48 people (25.8%) aged under 15 years, 24 (12.9%) aged 15 to 29, 87 (46.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 27 (14.5%) aged 65 or older.[5]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 93.5% European (Pākehā), 9.7% Māori, 1.6% Asian, and 9.7% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.4%, Māori by 3.2%, and other languages by 4.8%. No language could be spoken by 1.6% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 4.8%. The percentage of people born overseas was 4.8, compared with 28.8% nationally.[5]
The sole religious affiliation given was 21.0% Christian. People who answered that they had no religion were 74.2%, and 6.5% of people did not answer the census question.[5]
Of those at least 15 years old, 33 (23.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 87 (63.0%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 12 (8.7%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $56,300, compared with $41,500 nationally. 24 people (17.4%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 84 (60.9%) full-time and 33 (23.9%) part-time.[5]
Education
Colyton School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[10][11] with a roll of 170 as of October 2025.[12][13] It opened in 1884.[14]
History
Colyton Clocks: The largest collection of timepieces in the Southern Hemisphere from all over the world. The oldest piece is over 300 years old, and many others are over 100 years old. "Colyton Clocks". www.tripadvisor.co.nz.
Colyton is named after Colyton, Devon, from where many of the early settlers of the district came. "Papers Past".
The Colyton Hall was built in 1890, and following a fire in 1995, it was rebuilt. Because of the rebuild, the hall has many modern amenities. The Hall has a news board outside to show local events. "Colyton Hall". www.mdc.govt.nz.
References
- ^ "2025 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result" (PDF). Electionz. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ "Rangitīkei - Official Result". electionresults. Electoral Commission. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Te Tai Hauāuru - Official Result". Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7018173. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Colyton Postcode". www.citipedia.info.
- ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7018173.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Colyton School Official School Website". colyton.school.nz.
- ^ "Colyton School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ^ "Colyton School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ Goodwin, Emma (28 October 2009). "Old School Spirit". Manawatū Standard.