Royal Heights
Demographics
Royal Heights covers 2.62 km (1.01 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 8,230 as of June 2024, with a population density of 3,141 people per km.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6,465 | — |
| 2013 | 6,768 | +0.66% |
| 2018 | 7,278 | +1.46% |
| 2023 | 7,866 | +1.57% |
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Royal Heights had a population of 7,866 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 588 people (8.1%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 1,098 people (16.2%) since the 2013 census. There were 3,930 males, 3,918 females and 18 people of other genders in 2,427 dwellings. 3.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. There were 1,620 people (20.6%) aged under 15 years, 1,620 (20.6%) aged 15 to 29, 3,726 (47.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 894 (11.4%) aged 65 or older.
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 46.7% European (Pākehā); 19.1% Māori; 22.3% Pasifika; 27.3% Asian; 3.6% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 1.5% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 91.3%, Māori language by 3.9%, Samoan by 5.3%, and other languages by 26.0%. No language could be spoken by 3.4% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.4%. The percentage of people born overseas was 37.9, compared with 28.8% nationally.
Religious affiliations were 37.6% Christian, 2.9% Hindu, 3.7% Islam, 0.9% Māori religious beliefs, 1.5% Buddhist, 0.5% New Age, and 1.4% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 45.2%, and 6.4% of people did not answer the census question.
Of those at least 15 years old, 1,464 (23.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 2,904 (46.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 1,869 (29.9%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. 621 people (9.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 3,252 (52.1%) people were employed full-time, 729 (11.7%) were part-time, and 261 (4.2%) were unemployed.
| Name | Area (km) |
Population | Density (per km) |
Dwellings | Median age | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Heights North | 1.49 | 4,116 | 2,762 | 1,320 | 34.6 years | $44,600 |
| Royal Heights South | 1.13 | 3,750 | 3,319 | 1,107 | 33.1 years | $39,200 |
| New Zealand | 38.1 years | $41,500 |
Education
Colwill School is a coeducational full primary school (years 1–8), with a roll of 262 students as of November 2024.
Amenities
The Manutewhau Walk Reserve is an area of native bush reserve found in West Harbour, along the banks of the Manutewhau Stream. The reserve is adjacent to Moire Park, a large public park and sportsfield.
Gallery
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Entrance to Manutewhau Walkway in Moire Park -
Intersection of Royal Road and Moire Road in Royal Heights
Notes
- ^ "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Moire Park". Places New Zealand. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Moire Park Path". Auckland Council. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Manutewhau Walkway". Auckland Council. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Royal Heights North (121600) and Royal Heights South (122300).
- ^ "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Royal Heights North (121600) and Royal Heights South (122300). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ - Tatauranga Aotearoa - Aotearoa Data Explorer. Royal Heights North. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ - Tatauranga Aotearoa - Aotearoa Data Explorer. Royal Heights South. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ Education Counts: Colwill School
- ^ Janssen, Peter (January 2021). Greater Auckland Walks. New Holland Publishers. p. 62-63. ISBN 978-1-86966-516-6. OL 34023249W. Wikidata Q118136068.