Avonhead Facts
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population | 4,394 |
| Male Population | 2,132 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 2,262 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -3.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.6% |
| Median Age | 38.5 years (Male: 37, Female: 39.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Avonhead |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -43.50833, 172.55013 |
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Avonhead Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,540 | 4,427 | 4,513 | 4,570 | 4,394 | 4,473 | 4,506 |
| Population Density | 1,862.6 / km² | 1,816.2 / km² | 1,851.5 / km² | 1,874.9 / km² | 1,802.7 / km² | 1,835.1 / km² | 1,848.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAvonhead Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 2.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonhead | -3.2% | -0.7% | -2.6% |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | — | — | — |
| New Zealand | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Avonhead Median Age
Median Age: 38.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonhead | 38.5 yrs | 39.9 yrs | 37 yrs |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 39.9 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Avonhead Population Density
Population Density: 1,803 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonhead | 4,394 | 2.438 km² | 1,803 / km² |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 573,579 | 56,795 km² | 10.1 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Avonhead Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Avonhead
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Avonhead CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonhead | 40,778 tn | 9.28 tn | 16,729.3 tons/km² |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 4,175,458 tn | 7.28 tn | 73.5 tons/km² |
| New Zealand | 37,929,206 tn | 8.61 tn | 140.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Avonhead CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 40,778 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.28 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,729.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21/19 | 8:43 PM | 3.4 | 11.2 km | 21,110 m | 8km SSW of Christchurch, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/16 | 11:24 PM | 3.9 | 5.7 km | 9,000 m | 10km W of Christchurch, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/13 | 10:36 AM | 4.3 | 9.2 km | 8,000 m | 7km NNE of Lincoln, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/13 | 3:21 PM | 4 | 7.4 km | 14,890 m | 8km ENE of Rolleston, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/13 | 8:15 AM | 4.2 | 13 km | 11,800 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/12 | 11:07 PM | 4 | 13.4 km | 11,600 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/12 | 2:15 PM | 3.8 | 11.5 km | 5,700 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/12 | 2:34 PM | 4.2 | 10.9 km | 8,800 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/12 | 2:57 AM | 3.9 | 10.9 km | 5,400 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/12 | 2:04 PM | 3.8 | 10.7 km | 10,200 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Avonhead
The suburb of Avonhead is located in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. Avonhead has two primary schools (Avonhead Primary School and Merrin School, a shopping mall (Avonhead Mall), and several parks.
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