Ascot Park, New Zealand
Ascot Park covers an area of 1.12 km, including a land area of 1.12 km. It includes the suburb's namesake, the Ascot Park public reserve.
Demography
Ascot Park statistical area covers 1.12 km (0.43 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 3,010 as of June 2023, with a population density of 2,687.50 people per km.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,661 | — |
| 2013 | 2,625 | −0.19% |
| 2018 | 2,862 | +1.74% |
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Ascot Park had a population of 2,862 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 237 people (9.0%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 201 people (7.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 804 households, comprising 1,389 males and 1,470 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.94 males per female. The median age was 31.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 720 people (25.2%) aged under 15 years, 639 (22.3%) aged 15 to 29, 1,230 (43.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 270 (9.4%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 45.1% European/Pākehā, 29.4% Māori, 42.6% Pasifika, 12.1% Asian, and 2.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 22.5, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 35.5% had no religion, 49.0% were Christian, 1.6% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.5% were Hindu, 1.4% were Muslim, 2.1% were Buddhist and 1.6% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 309 (14.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 468 (21.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $30,500, compared with $31,800 nationally. 282 people (13.2%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,110 (51.8%) people were employed full-time, 240 (11.2%) were part-time, and 132 (6.2%) were unemployed.
Economy
In 2018, 10.7% worked in construction, 10.2% worked in healthcare, 8.9% of the workforce worked in manufacturing, 7.6% worked in education, 5.1% worked in hospitality, and 5.1% worked in transport.
Transportation
As of 2018, among those who commuted to work, 70.4% drove a car, 8.2% rode in a car, and no one walked, ran, cycled or used public transport.
Education
Rangikura School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of 345 as of February 2024.
Ascot Park Kindergarten is also located in Ascot Park.