Silverdale, Hamilton

Silverdale is a suburb in south-eastern Hamilton in New Zealand. It is east from Hillcrest and home to Hillcrest High School, despite the school's name. Part of Silverdale is covered by the University of Waikato.

Silverdale
Suburb
Silverdale, from the University of Waikato.
Silverdale, from the University of Waikato.
Coordinates: 37°47′33.7″S 175°19′42.65″E
CountryNew Zealand
CityHamilton, New Zealand
Local authorityHamilton City Council
Electoral wardEast Ward
Established1962
Area
[1]
 • Land80 ha (200 acres)
Population
 (June 2022)[2]
 • Total2,340
Ruakura
Hillcrest
Silverdale
Riverlea

History

It was named Silverdale after the original farm on the land, which itself was named after the shining silver poplar leaves.[3]

Features of Silverdale

The suburb forms a large part of the University of Waikato's commercial, residential and educational hinterland. Jansen Park, located between Morrinsville Rd and Masters Ave, is the biggest park in the area and is used by Hillcrest United and Waikato Unicol Football soccer during the winter season. The main suburban shopping centre is located on Silverdale Rd.

Demographics

Silverdale covers 0.80 km2 (0.31 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 2,340 as of June 2022,[2] with a population density of 2,925 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20061,929—    
20131,944+0.11%
20182,088+1.44%
Source: [4]

Silverdale had a population of 2,088 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 144 people (7.4%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 159 people (8.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 744 households, comprising 987 males and 1,101 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.9 males per female. The median age was 28.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 405 people (19.4%) aged under 15 years, 684 (32.8%) aged 15 to 29, 765 (36.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 237 (11.4%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 60.5% European/Pākehā, 21.6% Māori, 6.3% Pacific peoples, 23.0% Asian, and 3.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 33.3, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 51.3% had no religion, 33.3% were Christian, 1.0% had Māori religious beliefs, 2.2% were Hindu, 1.6% were Muslim, 2.7% were Buddhist and 2.0% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 450 (26.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 222 (13.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $22,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 144 people (8.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 681 (40.5%) people were employed full-time, 240 (14.3%) were part-time, and 99 (5.9%) were unemployed.[4]

The 2013 Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation, ranked 1-10 from lowest to most deprived areas, lists Silverdale at 8/10 (high deprivation).[5]

Education

Hillcrest High School is a state secondary school (years 9–13) with a roll of 1758.[6] The school opened in 1972.[7]

Silverdale Normal School is a state contributing primary school (years 1–6) with a roll of 326.[8] It opened in 1964.[9]

Both schools are coeducational. Rolls are as of April 2023.[10]

See also

References
  1. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
  2. "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  3. Street Name Index – Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton
  4. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Silverdale (Hamilton City) (180800). 2018 Census place summary: Silverdale (Hamilton City)
  5. "Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation for Areas within the Hamilton East Electorate". Parliament New Zealand. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  6. Education Counts: Hillcrest High School
  7. "Principal's Message". Hillcrest High School. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  8. Education Counts: Silverdale Normal School
  9. "Silverdale Normal School: silver jubilee, 1964–1989 (collection record)". National Library. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  10. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
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