Mitchelltown
Mitchelltown | |
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 World War One Memorial, Mitchelltown | |
 Interactive map of Mitchelltown | |
| Coordinates: 41°17′49″S 174°45′25″E / 41.29694°S 174.75694°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Wellington City |
| Local authority | Wellington City Council |
| Electoral ward |
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| Established | 1870s |
| Area | |
| • Land | 38 ha (94 acres) |
| Population (2023 census)[2] | |
• Total | 207 |
| • Density | 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Postcode | 6021 |
Mitchelltown is a subdivision of the Aro Valley suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, under the governance of Wellington City Council. Mitchelltown is located west of Aro Valley.
History
[edit]Mitchelltown was founded by Henry Mitchell, who constructed small cottages for unskilled workers in the 1870s.[3] Mitchell arrived in New Zealand as a child from England.[4] He came to New Zealand with his family from Halifax, West Yorkshire.[5] The settlement of Mitchelltown grew up around Holloway Road.[6] The Mitchelltown War Memorial was constructed in 1920.[7] Since the 1990s Mitchelltown started to be gentrified.[8]
Demographics
[edit]Mitchelltown covers 0.38 km2 (0.15 sq mi).[1] It is part of the Aro Valley statistical area.[9]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 255 | — |
| 2018 | 213 | −3.54% |
| 2023 | 207 | −0.57% |
| Source: [2] | ||
Mitchelltown had a population of 207 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 6 people (−2.8%) since the 2018 census, and a decrease of 48 people (−18.8%) since the 2013 census. There were 108 males, 90 females, and 12 people of other genders in 75 dwellings.[10] 15.9% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 33.1 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 18 people (8.7%) aged under 15 years, 72 (34.8%) aged 15 to 29, 84 (40.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 33 (15.9%) aged 65 or older.[2]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 88.4% European (Pākehā), 8.7% Māori, 2.9% Pasifika, 10.1% Asian, and 5.8% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 95.7%, Māori by 2.9%, and other languages by 21.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 34.8, compared with 28.8% nationally.[2]
Religious affiliations were 13.0% Christian, 2.9% Hindu, 1.4% Buddhist, 1.4% Jewish, and 1.4% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 72.5%, and 7.2% of people did not answer the census question.[2]
Of those at least 15 years old, 93 (49.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 72 (38.1%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 24 (12.7%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $38,300, compared with $41,500 nationally. 42 people (22.2%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 96 (50.8%) full-time, 45 (23.8%) part-time, and 12 (6.3%) unemployed.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 28 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7034806. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Mitchelltown | Wellington places | Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand". teara.govt.nz. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Henry Mitchell | Founder of Mitchelltown - Wellynews". wellington.gen.nz. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Henry Mitchell | Founder of Mitchelltown". 23 December 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ Williams, Shirley (3 March 2009). "Mitchelltown". DigitalNZ. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Mitchelltown War Memorial". Wellington Heritage.
- ↑ "Mitchelltown | Wellington places | Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand". teara.govt.nz. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
- ↑ "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.
