Lynfield, New Zealand
Lynfield is a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It is under the local governance of Auckland Council.
Lynfield | |
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 Lynfield Shopping Centre | |
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| Coordinates: 36.927109°S 174.722412°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Auckland |
| Local authority | Auckland Council |
| Electoral ward | Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward |
| Local board | Puketāpapa Local Board |
| Area | |
| • Land | 252 ha (623 acres) |
| Population (June 2022)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,350 |
| Blockhouse Bay | New Windsor | |
| Green Bay |
  Lynfield  |
Waikowhai |
| Manukau Harbour |
The main road through the centre of Lynfield is 'The Avenue', with many roads branching off, including Halsey Drive, the suburb's longest street, which curves around a large portion of the inner suburb. The Lynfield Reserve is situated off the Avenue , it hosts a children's playground , and world renowned skateboard bowl. On the opposite side of the road is Oriana Reserve and Lynfield Tennis club and courts.
Further up The Avenue is the local inter-denominational church, Lynfield Community Church.
Demographics
Lynfield covers 2.52 km2 (0.97 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 8,350 as of June 2022,[2] with a population density of 3,313 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6,570 | — |
| 2013 | 6,762 | +0.41% |
| 2018 | 7,503 | +2.10% |
| Source: [3] | ||
Lynfield had a population of 7,503 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 741 people (11.0%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 933 people (14.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 2,247 households, comprising 3,753 males and 3,750 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.0 males per female, with 1,272 people (17.0%) aged under 15 years, 1,803 (24.0%) aged 15 to 29, 3,504 (46.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 927 (12.4%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 31.1% European/Pākehā, 4.6% Māori, 6.7% Pacific peoples, 61.3% Asian, and 3.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 57.6, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 29.4% had no religion, 31.3% were Christian, 0.1% had Māori religious beliefs, 22.0% were Hindu, 7.6% were Muslim, 2.1% were Buddhist and 3.0% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 2,328 (37.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 651 (10.4%) people had no formal qualifications. 1,080 people (17.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 3,285 (52.7%) people were employed full-time, 846 (13.6%) were part-time, and 219 (3.5%) were unemployed.[3]
| Name | Area (km2) | Population | Density (per km2) | Households | Median age | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynfield North | 0.94 | 3,030 | 3,223 | 861 | 34.0 years | $30,600[4] |
| Lynfield South | 1.58 | 4,473 | 2,831 | 1,386 | 36.6 years | $36,200[5] |
| New Zealand | 37.4 years | $31,800 |
History
The suburb of Lynfield has only been closely settled since the 1950s. The important economic activity of raising poultry was developed. This farm provided table fowls and eggs for the Auckland Area. The original name for the farm was Linfield. Alfred Bankhart established Linfield on land gifted to him by Sir Logan Campbell. Gilletta Road in Lynfield was named after Bankheart's wife's maiden name.
Two gentlemen named Edwards and Cooper grew strawberries on the land now owned by Lynfield College. Thus the Symbol of the plough on their Logo. Eventually in the mid-1950s, the land was made available to make way for a new secondary school which is now Lynfield College.
Education
Lynfield College is a secondary school for years 9–13 with a roll of 1710.[6] The school was established in 1958.[7]
Halsey Drive School and Marshall Laing School are contributing primary schools for years 1–6 with rolls of 399 and 597 students, respectively.[8][9] Marshall Laing School was established in 1962, and is named after the son of George Laing (of Laingholm), on the site of farmland previously owned by Marshall Laing.[10] Halsey Drive School was established in 1968.[10]
All these schools are coeducational. Rolls are as of November 2022.[11]
Notable residents
- Singer Daniel Bedingfield's family originates from Lynfield.
- Motor racing driver Mitch Evans lives in Lynfield with his family when he is not pursuing his career overseas.
- Housing developer and evangelist Bill Subritzky and his family lived in Lynfield from the 1960s until his death in 2015.
References
- "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Lynfield North (139600) and Lynfield South (140900).
- 2018 Census place summary: Lynfield North
- 2018 Census place summary: Lynfield South
- Education Counts: Lynfield College
- "Overview and History". Lynfield College. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- Education Counts: Halsey Drive School
- Education Counts: Marshall Laing School
- Reidy, Jade (2013). Not Just Passing Through: the Making of Mt Roskill (2nd ed.). Auckland: Puketāpapa Local Board. p. 162. ISBN 978-1-927216-97-2. OCLC 889931177. Wikidata Q116775081.
- "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 December 2022.