Rural settlement in Canterbury, New Zealand
| Milford Huts | |
|---|---|
| Rural settlement | |
| Coordinates: 44°16′30″S 171°20′53″E / 44.275°S 171.348°E / -44.275; 171.348 | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Timaru District |
| Ward | Pleasant Point-Temuka |
| Community | Temuka |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Timaru District Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Timaru | Nigel Bowen |
| • Rangitata MP | James Meager |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 km (0.10 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 70 |
| • Density | 270/km (700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
| Postcode | 7986 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Milford Huts is a bach community in the Timaru district and Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. Milford Huts is on the northern side of the Ōpihi River mouth, 7.5 kilometres southeast of Temuka by road.
The area is at risk of flooding from the river.
Demographics
Milford Huts is described as a rural settlement by Statistics New Zealand, and covers 0.26 km (0.10 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 70 as of June 2024, with a population density of 269 people per km. The settlement is part of the larger Waitohi statistical area.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 60 | — |
| 2013 | 66 | +1.37% |
| 2018 | 84 | +4.94% |
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Before the 2023 census, Milford Huts had a larger boundary, covering 1.27 km (0.49 sq mi). Using that boundary, Milford Huts had a population of 84 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 18 people (27.3%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 24 people (40.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 36 households, comprising 51 males and 33 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.55 males per female. The median age was 46.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 12 people (14.3%) aged under 15 years, 12 (14.3%) aged 15 to 29, 42 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 15 (17.9%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 85.7% European/Pākehā, 21.4% Māori, and 3.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 71.4% had no religion, 17.9% were Christian and 7.1% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 3 (4.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 30 (41.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $20,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 9 people (12.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 24 (33.3%) people were employed full-time, 3 (4.2%) were part-time, and 3 (4.2%) were unemployed.
See also
References
- ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Floods fail to dampen spirits". The Press. 31 December 2008.
- Harriss, Gavin (July 2021). "NZ Topo Map" (Map). Milford Huts, Canterbury.
- Quinlivan, Mark (14 October 2018). "Milford Huts residents want earlier action from authorities to avoid flooding". Timaru Herald.
- Vittalmurthy, Shourabh (2 June 2021). "Residents of Milford Huts vigilant over rising water levels". Timaru Herald.
- 2018 Census place summary: Waitohi (Timaru District)
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7027292.
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