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Greendale, New Zealand

Coordinates: 43°35′S 172°5′E / 43.583°S 172.083°E / -43.583; 172.083
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Greendale
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Coordinates: 43°35′S 172°5′E / 43.583°S 172.083°E / -43.583; 172.083
CountryNew Zealand
RegionCanterbury region
DistrictSelwyn District
WardMalvern
CommunityMalvern
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authoritySelwyn District Council
 • Regional councilEnvironment Canterbury
 • Mayor of SelwynLydia Gliddon[3]
 • Selwyn MPNicola Grigg[4]
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris[5]
Area
[1]
 • Total
17.87 km2 (6.90 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)[2]
 • Total
114
 • Density6.38/km2 (16.5/sq mi)

Greendale is a lightly populated rural area, part of the Selwyn District, Canterbury, a region of New Zealand's South Island.[6]

One of the first farmers was Thomas William Adams, a pioneer of forestry and education in the area.[7] Another one of the first farmers was Charles Early who moved to Greendale (Water ford) in 1876.

On 4 September 2010, Greendale became further notable as the location of the strongest earthquake ground-shaking ever recorded in New Zealand, registering an acceleration 1.25 times that of gravity.[8] This was later exceeded by the 2.2 g recordings during the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake at Heathcote Valley.

Demographics

Greendale locality covers 17.87 km2 (6.90 sq mi).[1] It is part of the larger Charing Cross statistical area.[9]

Historical population for Greendale
YearPop.±% p.a.
200666—    
2013114+8.12%
2018126+2.02%
2023114−1.98%
Source: [2][10]

Greendale had a population of 114 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 12 people (−9.5%) since the 2018 census, and unchanged since the 2013 census. There were 54 males and 57 females in 45 dwellings.[11] 5.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 48.9 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 18 people (15.8%) aged under 15 years, 12 (10.5%) aged 15 to 29, 60 (52.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 24 (21.1%) aged 65 or older.[2]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 97.4% European (Pākehā), 5.3% Māori, and 2.6% Asian. English was spoken by 97.4%, and other languages by 10.5%. The percentage of people born overseas was 13.2, compared with 28.8% nationally.[2]

Religious affiliations were 31.6% Christian, and 2.6% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 63.2%, and 2.6% of people did not answer the census question.[2]

Of those at least 15 years old, 27 (28.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 51 (53.1%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 18 (18.8%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $50,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 9 people (9.4%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 51 (53.1%) full-time and 18 (18.8%) part-time.[2]

Charing Cross statistical area

Charing Cross statistical area covers 168.68 km2 (65.13 sq mi).[12] It had an estimated population of 920 as of June 2025,[13] with a population density of 5.5 people per km2.

Historical population for Charing Cross statistical area
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006696—    
2013843+2.78%
2018885+0.98%
2023900+0.34%
Source: [14][15]

Charing Cross had a population of 900 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 15 people (1.7%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 57 people (6.8%) since the 2013 census. There were 450 males and 450 females in 342 dwellings.[16] 2.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 40.9 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 174 people (19.3%) aged under 15 years, 153 (17.0%) aged 15 to 29, 435 (48.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 138 (15.3%) aged 65 or older.[14]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 90.3% European (Pākehā); 7.0% Māori; 1.0% Pasifika; 4.0% Asian; 1.3% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 5.3% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.3%, Māori by 1.0%, and other languages by 5.0%. No language could be spoken by 1.3% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 16.0, compared with 28.8% nationally.[14]

Religious affiliations were 34.3% Christian, 0.3% Hindu, 0.3% New Age, and 1.7% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 55.7%, and 7.7% of people did not answer the census question.[14]

Of those at least 15 years old, 138 (19.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 447 (61.6%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 138 (19.0%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $51,500, compared with $41,500 nationally. 90 people (12.4%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 435 (59.9%) full-time, 111 (15.3%) part-time, and 6 (0.8%) unemployed.[14]

Education

Greendale School is a contributing primary school catering for years 1 to 6.[17] It had a roll of 32 as of July 2026.[18] The school opened in 1872.[19]

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 27 September 2026.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7026731. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  3. ↑ "2025 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result" (PDF). Electionz. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  4. ↑ "Selwyn - Official Result". www.electionresults.govt.nz. Electoral Commission. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Te Tai Tonga – Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  6. ↑ "Place name detail: Greendale". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 13 January 2008.
  7. ↑ McKelvey, Peter. "Alfred Albert Thomas William Adams". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  8. ↑ Gorman, Paul (7 September 2010). "Fault awakens after 16,000 years of inactivity". The Press. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
  9. ↑ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
  10. ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7026731.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 27 September 2026.
  13. ↑ "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Charing Cross (334300). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  15. ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Charing Cross (334300). 2018 Census place summary: Charing Cross
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. ↑ "Greendale School - Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz.
  18. ↑ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
  19. ↑ John M. Park, ed. (1997). "Greendale School, 1872-1997 : 125th jubilee booklet". Greendale School.
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