Addington, New Zealand

Coordinates: 43°32′42″S 172°36′32″E / 43.545°S 172.609°E / -43.545; 172.609
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Addington
St Mary's Anglican Church, a central landmark of Addington
St Mary's Anglican Church, a central landmark of Addington
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Coordinates: 43°32′42″S 172°36′32″E / 43.545°S 172.609°E / -43.545; 172.609
CountryNew Zealand
CityChristchurch
Local authorityChristchurch City Council
Electoral ward
  • Riccarton
  • Central
Community board
  • Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton
  • Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote
Established1860
Area
 • Land263 ha (650 acres)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total6,080
Postcode(s)
8041
Upper Riccarton Riccarton Christchurch Central City
Middleton
Addington
Sydenham
Hillmorton Spreydon

Addington is a major suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is sited 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) south-west of the city centre.

As an inner city suburb, Addington has a mix of residential, retail and light industrial properties.

History[edit]

19th century[edit]

For the first decade after the founding of Christchurch in 1850, Addington was farmland, consisting of large rural sections. In the early 1860s, the railway was surveyed through the area and subdivision of the larger sections began. Factories moved in; wool and grain sheds opened; and with the industry came working class residential settlement.

Addington Showgrounds circa 1910

Development continued throughout the 19th century: the city's sale yards opened in 1874 and the railway workshops were moved to Addington in 1880. By the time the show grounds were opened in 1887, Addington had become an important suburb in the industrial and social life of Christchurch.[3] In 1874 the Addington Prison was built in Lincoln Road; it closed in 1999 and the Mountfort cell block and remaining perimeter walls are a Heritage New Zealand Historic Place Category 2.[4]

The suburb was named for the country residence of Archbishop John Sumner, one of the leading members of the Canterbury Association, and who was buried in St Mary's Church, Addington in England.[5]

20th century[edit]

Addington Railway Workshops, 2 May 1898

The New Zealand Railways Department's Addington Workshops were situated in Addington until their closure in the 1980s; the historic concrete water-tower survives, next to the new Christchurch railway station. The tower has served as the centrepoint for the adjacent Tower Junction shopping complex. The previous railway station is located on Moorhouse Avenue in neighbouring Sydenham. The new station at Addington opened in 1994 and now serves the TranzAlpine, which takes tourists on the 223-kilometre (139 mi) coast-to-coast journey from Christchurch to Greymouth. Addington was the home of the oldest blending plant in the Southern Hemisphere until it was demolished after sustaining some damage in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. The demolition of the plant sparked some controversy as the plant had been lined up to be carefully taken apart in an attempt to save Oregon timber valued at over $600,000.[6]

Demographics[edit]

Addington comprises four statistical areas. Addington North is primarily industrial, with the Main South Line running through it. Addington West and Addington East are residential. Tower Junction has a shopping centre, Addington Racecourse, and light industry, and also includes two rest homes, which result in an unusually high median age for residents.

Individual statistical areas
Name Area
(km2)
Population Density
(per km2)
Households Median age Median
income
Addington North 0.43 12 28 3 26.0 years $40,000[7]
Addington West 0.56 2,409 4,302 786 35.8 years $30,200[8]
Addington East 0.57 2,937 5,153 1,200 31.8 years $31,700[9]
Tower Junction 1.07 120 112 12 80.6 years $22,500[10]
New Zealand 37.4 years $31,800

Residential areas[edit]

The residential areas of Addington, comprising the statistical areas of Addington West and Addington East cover 1.13 km2 (0.44 sq mi).[1] They had an estimated population of 5,860 as of June 2023, with a population density of 5,186 people per km2.

Historical population for residential areas
YearPop.±% p.a.
20064,287—    
20135,031+2.31%
20185,346+1.22%
Source: [11]

The statistical areas of Addington West and Addington East had a population of 5,346 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 315 people (6.3%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 1,059 people (24.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,986 households, comprising 2,817 males and 2,529 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.11 males per female, with 696 people (13.0%) aged under 15 years, 1,548 (29.0%) aged 15 to 29, 2,505 (46.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 597 (11.2%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 60.4% European/Pākehā, 10.7% Māori, 4.5% Pasifika, 29.8% Asian, and 4.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 41.0, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 40.1% had no religion, 41.7% were Christian, 0.5% had Māori religious beliefs, 4.3% were Hindu, 2.1% were Muslim, 1.1% were Buddhist and 4.2% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 1,212 (26.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 780 (16.8%) people had no formal qualifications. 399 people (8.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 2,544 (54.7%) people were employed full-time, 519 (11.2%) were part-time, and 183 (3.9%) were unemployed.[11]

Addington North[edit]

Addington North covers 0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi).[1] It had an estimated population of 20 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 47 people per km2.

Statistics New Zealand do not publish detailed statistics for areas of very low population.

Tower Junction[edit]

Tower Junction covers 1.07 km2 (0.41 sq mi).[1] It had an estimated population of 200 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 187 people per km2.

Historical population for Tower Junction
YearPop.±% p.a.
200624—    
201339+7.18%
2018120+25.21%
Source: [12]

Tower Junction had a population of 120 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 81 people (207.7%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 96 people (400.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 12 households, comprising 42 males and 78 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.54 males per female. The median age was 80.6 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 3 people (2.5%) aged under 15 years, 15 (12.5%) aged 15 to 29, 15 (12.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 84 (70.0%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 80.0% European/Pākehā, 2.5% Māori, 5.0% Pasifika, and 15.0% Asian. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 30.0, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 22.5% had no religion, 70.0% were Christian and 2.5% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (10.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 45 (38.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $22,500, compared with $31,800 nationally. 3 people (2.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 24 (20.5%) people were employed full-time, and 6 (5.1%) were part-time.[12]

Economy[edit]

Tower Junction shopping centre is located in Addington, owned by Ngāi Tahu.[13] It opened in 2002,[13] and was redeveloped in 2018.[14] It covers 37,000 m² and has 40 tenants, including Bunnings Warehouse and Harvey Norman.[13]

Features[edit]

Addington Cemetery

The suburb is home to multiple sporting and events complexes, including Horncastle Arena, Rugby League Park (currently branded as Orangetheory Stadium), and Addington Raceway. Along with Riccarton Racecourse, the Raceway is one of Christchurch's primary horse-racing venues, focusing predominantly on harness racing, and is the home to the annual New Zealand Trotting Cup.

Addington is also close to many other event venues, notably Hagley Park to the north and the Canterbury Agricultural Park to the southwest.

Central to Addington's residential area is St Mary's Anglican Church, which is a historic building surrounded by the spacious grounds and trees of Church Square. The grounds are used by the community for galas, pancake races (on Shrove Tuesday) fairs and weddings. The buildings and surrounding area is registered by Heritage New Zealand as a historic area, with registration number 7516.[15]

The Court Theatre, whose buildings were damaged in the earthquake, relocated to "The Shed" and started operating on 10 December 2011.

Manuka Cottage is a community house that serves the interests of a wide variety of people and local community groups.[16]

Education[edit]

Addington Te Kura Taumatua is a contributing primary school for years 1 to 6.[17] It has a roll of 290 students. The school opened in 1881 as West Christchurch Side School.[18]

Sacred Heart School is a Catholic state-integrated full primary school for years 1 to 8.[19] It has a roll of 170 students. Sacred Heart opened in 1877.[20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  3. ^ Wilson, John (2018). LOCAL LIVES A History of Addington. p. 29.
  4. ^ "Addington Prison". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  5. ^ Reed, A. W. (2010). Peter Dowling (ed.). Place Names of New Zealand. Rosedale, North Shore: Raupo. p. 17. ISBN 978-0-14-320410-7.
  6. ^ "Tensions rise as historic building demolished". Television New Zealand. 15 March 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  7. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Addington North
  8. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Addington West
  9. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Addington East
  10. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Tower Junction
  11. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Addington West (326100) and Addington East (327400).
  12. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Tower Junction (325500). 2018 Census place summary: Tower Junction
  13. ^ a b c "About Tower Junction". shoptowerjunction.co.nz. Ngāi Tahu.
  14. ^ McDonald, Liz (17 July 2017). "New shops and food outlets for expanding Tower Junction". stuff.co.nz. The Christchurch Press.
  15. ^ "Church of St Mary the Virgin Historic Area". NZHPT. Retrieved 2 September 2011.
  16. ^ "MANUKA COTTAGE – ADDINGTON COMMUNITY HOUSE". Mental Health Education and Resource Centre. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  17. ^ Education Counts: Addington Te Kura Taumatua
  18. ^ Clarke, Rae (2006). Addington Primary School – 125 Years 1881–2006. p. 13.
  19. ^ Education Counts: Sacred Heart School
  20. ^ "History". Sacred Heart School. Retrieved 25 September 2021.