Milford Huts Explained

Milford Huts
Settlement Type:Rural settlement
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Coordinates:-44.275°N 171.348°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:New Zealand
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Canterbury
Subdivision Type2:Territorial authority
Subdivision Name2:Timaru District
Subdivision Type3:Ward
Subdivision Name3:Pleasant Point-Temuka
Subdivision Type4:Community
Subdivision Name4:Temuka
Seat Type:Electorates
Leader Name:Timaru District Council
Leader Title1:Regional council
Leader Name1:Environment Canterbury
Leader Title2:Mayor of Timaru
Leader Title3:Rangitata MP
Leader Title4:Te Tai Tonga MP
Area Total Km2:0.26
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:New Zealand Standard Time
Utc Offset1:+12
Timezone1 Dst:New Zealand Daylight Time
Utc Offset1 Dst:+13
Postal Code Type:Postcode
Postal Code:7986
Blank Name:Local iwi
Blank Info:Ngāi Tahu

Milford Huts is a bach community[1] 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.[2]

The area is at risk of flooding from the river.[1] [3] [4]

Demographics

Milford Huts is described as a rural settlement by Statistics New Zealand, and covers 0.26km2.[5] It had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2. The settlement is part of the larger Waitohi statistical area.

Before the 2023 census, Milford Huts had a larger boundary, covering 1.27km2.[5] 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

Notes and References

  1. News: Floods fail to dampen spirits. The Press. 31 December 2008.
  2. Milford Huts, Canterbury. NZ Topo Map. Gavin. Harriss. July 2021.
  3. News: Milford Huts residents want earlier action from authorities to avoid flooding. Timaru Herald. Mark. Quinlivan. 14 October 2018.
  4. News: Residents of Milford Huts vigilant over rising water levels. Timaru Herald. Shourabh. Vittalmurthy. 2 June 2021.
  5. Web site: ArcGIS Web Application. 5 February 2024. statsnz.maps.arcgis.com.