Royal Heights

Royal Heights covers 2.63 km² (1.02 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 8,030 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 3,053 people per km².

Royal Heights had a population of 7,278 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 510 people (7.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 813 people (12.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 2,160 households, comprising 3,597 males and 3,678 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.98 males per female, with 1,635 people (22.5%) aged under 15 years, 1,734 (23.8%) aged 15 to 29, 3,168 (43.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 738 (10.1%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 54.1% European/Pākehā, 17.5% Māori, 21.8% Pacific peoples, 21.2% Asian, and 4.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 34.5, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 43.0% had no religion, 41.1% were Christian, 1.1% had Māori religious beliefs, 2.4% were Hindu, 3.0% were Muslim, 1.4% were Buddhist and 1.6% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 1,140 (20.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 939 (16.6%) people had no formal qualifications. 846 people (15.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 3,009 (53.3%) people were employed full-time, 714 (12.7%) were part-time, and 288 (5.1%) were unemployed.[6]

Colwill School is a coeducational full primary school (years 1–8), with a roll of 217 students as of April 2023.[9][10]

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.[11]

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  Entrance to Manutewhau Walkway in Moire Park
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  Intersection of Royal Road and Moire Road in Royal Heights