Woodbourne, New Zealand
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| Coordinates: 41°30′36″S 173°51′50″E / 41.510°S 173.864°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
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| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Marlborough District Council |
| • Marlborough District Mayor | Nadine Taylor[3] |
| • Kaikōura MP | Stuart Smith[4] |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris[5] |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.79 km2 (1.46 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[1] | |
• Total | 520 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
Woodbourne is a rural settlement in Marlborough, New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 6, 8 kilometres (5 mi) west of Blenheim, and 4 km (2 mi) east of Renwick. Woodbourne Airport is the major airport for Marlborough, and RNZAF Base Woodbourne shares the airport's runways.[6]
Historic building
Woodbourne Homestead is a large timber house built in the early 1850s by sheep farmer Henry Godfrey. In 2010, it was listed as a Historic Place Category 1 according to Heritage New Zealand.[7]
Demographics
Woodbourne is described by Stats NZ as a rural settlement which covers 3.79 km2 (1.46 sq mi).[2] It had an estimated population of 520 as of June 2025,[1] with a population density of 137 people per km2. It is part of the Woodbourne statistical area.[8]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 675 | — |
| 2013 | 402 | −7.14% |
| 2018 | 582 | +7.68% |
| 2023 | 507 | −2.72% |
| Source: [9][10] | ||
Woodbourne settlement had a population of 507 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 75 people (−12.9%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 105 people (26.1%) since the 2013 census. There were 291 males, 213 females, and 3 people of other genders in 162 dwellings.[11] 4.7% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 26.4 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 105 people (20.7%) aged under 15 years, 195 (38.5%) aged 15 to 29, 186 (36.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 24 (4.7%) aged 65 or older.[9]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 82.8% European (Pākehā); 16.0% Māori; 4.1% Pasifika; 9.5% Asian; 0.6% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.4% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.0%, Māori by 2.4%, Samoan by 0.6%, and other languages by 11.2%. No language could be spoken by 3.0% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.6%. The percentage of people born overseas was 16.6, compared with 28.8% nationally.[9]
Religious affiliations were 21.3% Christian, 1.2% Hindu, 1.2% Islam, 0.6% Māori religious beliefs, 2.4% Buddhist, 0.6% Jewish, and 2.4% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 62.7%, and 6.5% of people did not answer the census question.[9]
Of those at least 15 years old, 66 (16.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 273 (67.9%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 60 (14.9%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $53,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 27 people (6.7%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 294 (73.1%) full-time, 42 (10.4%) part-time, and 9 (2.2%) unemployed.[9]
Woodbourne statistical area
The statistical area, which also includes Marlborough Ridge and Fairhall, covers 76.13 km2 (29.39 sq mi).[12] It had an estimated population of 1,820 as of June 2025,[13] with a population density of 24 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,914 | — |
| 2013 | 1,425 | −4.13% |
| 2018 | 1,743 | +4.11% |
| 2023 | 1,749 | +0.07% |
| The 2006 population is for a larger area of 80.15 km2. Source: [14][15] | ||
Woodbourne statistical area had a population of 1,749 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 6 people (0.3%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 324 people (22.7%) since the 2013 census. There were 909 males, 837 females, and 3 people of other genders in 636 dwellings.[16] 2.9% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 40.2 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 318 people (18.2%) aged under 15 years, 351 (20.1%) aged 15 to 29, 744 (42.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 336 (19.2%) aged 65 or older.[14]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 90.4% European (Pākehā); 11.8% Māori; 2.2% Pasifika; 4.6% Asian; 0.9% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.7% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.1%, Māori by 1.9%, Samoan by 0.2%, and other languages by 8.1%. No language could be spoken by 1.4% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.3%. The percentage of people born overseas was 18.4, compared with 28.8% nationally.[14]
Religious affiliations were 29.3% Christian, 0.5% Hindu, 0.5% Islam, 0.2% Māori religious beliefs, 1.2% Buddhist, 0.2% New Age, 0.2% Jewish, and 1.2% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 59.3%, and 7.2% of people did not answer the census question.[14]
Of those at least 15 years old, 408 (28.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 774 (54.1%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 240 (16.8%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $53,100, compared with $41,500 nationally. 261 people (18.2%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 816 (57.0%) full-time, 246 (17.2%) part-time, and 18 (1.3%) unemployed.[14]
Notable people
- Fanny Arden (née Godfrey), painter, daughter of Henry Godfrey.[17]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Urban Rural 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "2025 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result" (PDF). Electionz. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ↑ "Kaikōura - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Te Tai Tonga – Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ↑ "Woodbourne". New Zealand Defence Force. 2016.
- ↑ "Woodbourne Homestead and Historic Farm". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ↑ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Urban Rural Areas – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Woodbourne (2037). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7023310, 7023311, 7023312 and 7023314.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ 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. Woodbourne (307301). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Woodbourne (307300). 2018 Census place summary: Woodbourne
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Marriage | Arden—Godfrey". Marlborough Daily Times. Vol. X, no. 139. 22 September 1887. p. 2.