Stirling, New Zealand

Rural settlement in Otago, New Zealand

Stirling

Rural settlement

Coordinates: 46°14′53″S 169°46′55″E﻿ / ﻿46.248°S 169.782°E﻿ / -46.248; 169.782
Country| New Zealand
Region| Otago
District| Clutha
Ward| Balclutha
Electorates|

* Taieri
* Te Tai Tonga (Māori)

Government

• Territorial authority| Clutha District Council
• Regional council| Otago Regional Council
• Mayor of Clutha| Bryan Cadogan
• Taieri MP| Ingrid Leary
• Te Tai Tonga MP| Tākuta Ferris
Area

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• Total| 1.00 km2 (0.39 sq mi)
Population

(June 2023)[2]

• Total| 340
• Density| 340/km2 (880/sq mi)
Local iwi| Ngāi Tahu

Stirling is a settlement in New Zealand. It is located in South Otago, approximately 5 km from Balclutha,[3] and just north of the Matau Branch of the Clutha River.

## Demographics

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Stirling is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 1.00 km2 (0.39 sq mi),[1] and had an estimated population of 340 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 340 people per km2. It is part of the larger Benhar-Stirling statistical area.

Historical population for StirlingYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

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2006| 327| —
2013| 315| −0.53%
2018| 321| +0.38%
Source: [4]

Stirling had a population of 321 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 6 people (1.9%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 6 people (−1.8%) since the 2006 census. There were 123 households, comprising 168 males and 153 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.1 males per female, with 69 people (21.5%) aged under 15 years, 60 (18.7%) aged 15 to 29, 150 (46.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 45 (14.0%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 86.9% European/Pākehā, 12.1% Māori, 5.6% Pasifika, 0.9% Asian, and 0.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 58.9% had no religion, 33.6% were Christian, 1.9% had Māori religious beliefs and 0.9% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 24 (9.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 66 (26.2%) people had no formal qualifications. 36 people (14.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 150 (59.5%) people were employed full-time, 39 (15.5%) were part-time, and 6 (2.4%) were unemployed.[4]

### Benhar-Stirling statistical area

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Benhar-Stirling, which also includes Benhar, covers 9.46 km2 (3.65 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 490 as of June 2023,[5] with a population density of 52 people per km2.

Historical population for Benhar-Stirling statistical areaYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

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2006| 468| —
2013| 462| −0.18%
2018| 471| +0.39%
Source: [6]

Benhar-Stirling had a population of 471 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 9 people (1.9%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 3 people (0.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 183 households, comprising 249 males and 219 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.14 males per female. The median age was 40.7 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 93 people (19.7%) aged under 15 years, 90 (19.1%) aged 15 to 29, 225 (47.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 66 (14.0%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 86.6% European/Pākehā, 12.7% Māori, 4.5% Pasifika, 3.2% Asian, and 1.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 14.0, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.5% had no religion, 36.3% were Christian, 0.6% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.6% were Muslim and 1.9% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 36 (9.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 93 (24.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $35,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. 48 people (12.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 225 (59.5%) people were employed full-time, 60 (15.9%) were part-time, and 12 (3.2%) were unemployed.[6]

## Education

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Stirling School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[7][8] with a roll of 57 as of February 2024.[9] The school opened in 1879[10] and celebrated a joint centenary with Inch Clutha school in 1958.[11]

## References

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1. ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
2. ^ a b "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
3. ^ Harriss, Gavin (November 2021). Stirling, Otago (Map). NZ Topo Map.
4. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7029096 and 7029097.
5. ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
6. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Benhar-Stirling (356700). 2018 Census place summary: Benhar-Stirling
7. ^ "Stirling School Official School Website". stirling.school.nz.
8. ^ "Stirling School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
9. ^ "Stirling School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
10. ^ "Untitled". Clutha Leader. 16 May 1879.
11. ^ "Inch Clutha-Stirling Schools Centennial, 1858-1958 (record)". Christchurch City Libraries. Retrieved 24 January 2022.

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Clutha District, New Zealand

Seat: Balclutha

Populated places|

| Balclutha Ward|

* Balclutha
* Benhar
* Finegand
* Otanomomo
* Port Molyneux
* Stirling

|

Bruce Ward|

* Clarksville
* Glenledi
* Manuka Creek
* Milburn
* Milton
* Moneymore
* Taieri Mouth
* Toko Mouth
* Tokoiti
* Waihola

Catlins Ward|

* Caberfeidh
* Glenomaru
* Jack's Bay
* Kaka Point
* Maclennan
* Nugget Point
* Owaka
* Papatowai
* Pounawea
* Puerua
* Romahapa
* Tahakopa
* Tahora
* Tautuku

Clinton Ward|

* Clinton
* Waiwera South

Clutha Valley Ward|

* Clydevale

Kaitangata-Matau Ward|

* Inch Clutha
* Kaitangata
* Wangaloa

Lawrence-Tuapeka Ward|

* Beaumont
* Blue Spur
* Gabriel's Gully
* Lawrence
* Waitahuna

West Otago Ward|

* Crookston
* Edievale
* Heriot
* Kelso
* Tapanui

Geographic features|

* Cathedral Caves
* Catlins Ranges
* Catlins River
* McLean Falls
* Molyneux Bay
* Nugget Point
* Tahakopa River
* Owaka River
* Purakaunui Falls
* Mount Pye (New Zealand)
* Tautuku Peninsula
* Tautuku River
* Tokomairaro River
* Lake Waihola
* Lake Waipori

Facilities and attractions|

* Balclutha Aerodrome
* Balclutha Road Bridge
* Catlins Conservation Park
* Catlins River Branch
* Nugget Point Lighthouse
* Wreck of the Surat

Government|

* District Council
* Mayor
* Regional Council

Organisations|

* Big River Radio
* South Otago High School
* Telford
* Tokomairiro High School

History|

* Kaitangata Mine disaster

Authority control databases |

* VIAF

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