Central Otago District | |
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| Coordinates: 45°14′S 169°22′E / 45.23°S 169.37°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago |
| Wards |
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| Seat | Alexandra |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tim Cadogan |
| • Deputy Mayor | Neil Gillespie |
| • Territorial authority | Central Otago District Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,968.38 km2 (3,848.81 sq mi) |
| • Land | 9,933.27 km2 (3,835.26 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023)[1] | |
| • Total | 26,000 |
| • Density | 2.6/km2 (6.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode(s) | |
| Area code | 03 |
| Website | www |
Central Otago District is local government district in New Zealand. It is administered by the Central Otago District Council, and it is in the Otago region, the top tier of local government in New Zealand. The major towns in the district are Alexandra (the seat of local government), Cromwell, Roxburgh, Clyde and Ranfurly. The district covers 9,968 km2 (3,849 sq mi), making it the fourth-largest district in New Zealand by area, and is home to 26,000 people as of June 2023.[1]
The Central Otago District is part of what is informally known as Central Otago. It was formed in 1989 from the merger of the former Vincent and Maniototo Counties. The current mayor is Tim Cadogan, who comfortably unseated the incumbent, Tony Lepper in the 2016 local elections.[2] Mr Cadogan polled 5047 votes, more than double that polled by Mr Lepper, with 2521 votes. Cadogan was reelected with an increased majority in 2019.[3] In 2022, Cadogan was reelected again, this time unopposed.[4]
Demographics[edit]
Central Otago District covers 9,933.27 km2 (3,835.26 sq mi)[5] and had an estimated population of 26,000 as of June 2023,[1] with a population density of 2.6 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 16,644 | — |
| 2013 | 17,895 | +1.04% |
| 2018 | 21,558 | +3.79% |
| Source: [6] | ||
Central Otago District had a population of 21,558 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 3,663 people (20.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 4,914 people (29.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 8,682 households, comprising 10,977 males and 10,581 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.04 males per female. The median age was 46.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 3,651 people (16.9%) aged under 15 years, 2,997 (13.9%) aged 15 to 29, 10,005 (46.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 4,908 (22.8%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 91.9% European/Pākehā, 8.4% Māori, 2.3% Pasifika, 2.7% Asian, and 1.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 14.6, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.5% had no religion, 37.7% were Christian, 0.2% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.3% were Hindu, 0.1% were Muslim, 0.3% were Buddhist and 1.3% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 2,832 (15.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 3,654 (20.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $33,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 2,667 people (14.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 9,615 (53.7%) people were employed full-time, 2,991 (16.7%) were part-time, and 276 (1.5%) were unemployed.[6]
| Name | Area (km2) | Population | Density (per km2) | Households | Median age | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell Ward | 2,900.23 | 7,998 | 2.76 | 3,075 | 41.8 years | $38,400 |
| Earnscleugh-Manuherikia Ward | 3,005.61 | 3,789 | 1.26 | 1,503 | 49.2 years | $33,800 |
| Maniototo Ward | 2,675.97 | 1,779 | 0.66 | 753 | 48.1 years | $29,300 |
| Alexandra Ward | 49.11 | 6,210 | 126.45 | 2,601 | 48.8 years | $30,400 |
| Teviot Valley Ward | 1,302.50 | 1,779 | 1.37 | 750 | 50.0 years | $25,800 |
| New Zealand | 37.4 years | $31,800 |
Urban areas[edit]
The Central Otago district has three towns with a population over 1,000: Cromwell (7,160), Alexandra (6,120), and Clyde (1,260). Together, they are home to 55.9% of the district's population.[1]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
- ^ "Cadogan topples Lepper for Central Otago mayoralty". Otago Daily Times. 8 October 2016.
- ^ Jones, Pam (12 October 2019). "Tim Cadogan re-elected as Central Otago mayor". Otago Daily Times.
- ^ "2022 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result". 14 October 2022.
- ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Central Otago District (069). 2018 Census place summary: Central Otago District
