Springvale | |
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Interactive map of Springvale | |
| Coordinates: 39°55′21″S 175°01′27″E / 39.922497°S 175.024286°E / -39.922497; 175.024286 | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Whanganui |
| Local authority | Whanganui District Council |
| Area [1] | |
| • Land | 270 ha (670 acres) |
| Population (June 2025)[2] | |
• Total | 3,730 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi) |
| Westmere | Otamatea | St Johns Hill |
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| Castlecliff | Tawhero | College Estate |
Springvale is a suburb of Whanganui, in the Whanganui District and Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island.
An extension to the residential urban boundary was proposed in 2018 to provide homes for another 575 homes.[3] The extension faced opposition.[4]
As of 2018, homes in Springvale are among the fastest selling in the country, with the average house taking just 12 days to sell.[5]
In 2019, Whanganui Māori proposed naming a new street Te Repo to recognise the wetlands that previously existed in the area, but the road was ultimately named after local sculptor Joan Morrell.[6]
Springvale Park
Springvale Park is Whanganui's main sports hub, featuring fields, hardwood courts, swimming pools, a stadium and a bike track.[7]
It hosts a range of North Island and national sports fixtures, like basketball and badminton.[8][9]
The bike park component took 18 months to construct, and was extensively vandalised shortly after opening in December 2018.[10]
Demographics
Springvale covers 2.70 km2 (1.04 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 3,730 as of June 2025,[2] with a population density of 1,381 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3,012 | — |
| 2013 | 3,186 | +0.81% |
| 2018 | 3,438 | +1.53% |
| 2023 | 3,621 | +1.04% |
| The 2006 population is for a smaller area of 2.36 km2. Source: [11][12] | ||
Springvale had a population of 3,621 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 183 people (5.3%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 435 people (13.7%) since the 2013 census. There were 1,656 males, 1,953 females, and 12 people of other genders in 1,530 dwellings.[13] 2.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 47.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 633 people (17.5%) aged under 15 years, 516 (14.3%) aged 15 to 29, 1,434 (39.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,032 (28.5%) aged 65 or older.[11]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 81.0% European (Pākehā); 16.9% Māori; 3.2% Pasifika; 9.3% Asian; 0.7% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.7% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.1%, Māori by 3.4%, Samoan by 0.7%, and other languages by 8.5%. No language could be spoken by 1.7% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.6%. The percentage of people born overseas was 16.9, compared with 28.8% nationally.[11]
Religious affiliations were 38.7% Christian, 1.2% Hindu, 0.2% Islam, 1.6% Māori religious beliefs, 0.7% Buddhist, 0.3% New Age, 0.1% Jewish, and 2.0% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 48.8%, and 6.5% of people did not answer the census question.[11]
Of those at least 15 years old, 543 (18.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 1,680 (56.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 765 (25.6%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $34,600, compared with $41,500 nationally. 186 people (6.2%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 1,284 (43.0%) full-time, 465 (15.6%) part-time, and 60 (2.0%) unemployed.[11]
| Name | Area (km2) |
Population | Density (per km2) |
Dwellings | Median age | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springvale North | 1.28 | 426 | 333 | 174 | 54.3 years | $39,700[14] |
| Springvale West | 0.79 | 1,608 | 2,038 | 687 | 48.1 years | $33,200[15] |
| Springvale East | 0.63 | 1,587 | 2,516 | 669 | 44.2 years | $35,300[16] |
| New Zealand | 38.1 years | $41,500 |
Education
Mosston School is a state primary school for Year 1 to 6 students,[17][18] with a roll of 180.[19] It opened in 1878.[20]
Faith City School is a state-integrated Christian primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[21][22] with a roll of 153.[23] It started in 1979 as Wanganui Christian Academy for Year 1 to 13, and was later called Springvale Christian Academy and Faith Academy. The secondary section closed in 1989, but third and fourth forms were taught between 1992 and 1994. It became state-integrated in 1995.[24]
Both these schools are co-educational. Rolls are as of October 2025.[25]
The Springvale Playcentre opened in 1968 and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018.[26]
References
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 3 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ Wilson, Zaryd (25 May 2018). "Re-zoning to expand Springvale by more than 500 properties". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Whanganui Chronicle.
- ^ Leach, Abe (23 November 2019). "Springvale expansion plan for 600 new homes heads to hearing". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Whanganui Chronicle.
- ^ McSweeny, Jacob (17 September 2018). "The Whanganui suburb where houses sell in 12 days". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. The New Zealand Herald.
- ^ "Whanganui iwi calls for resignation of councillor who made 'racially motivated' comments over street name". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. The New Zealand Herald. 17 December 2019.
- ^ Staff reporter (21 September 2018). "Sport Whanganui to move into new hub at Springvale Park". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Whanganui Chronicle.
- ^ Smith, Jared (3 May 2019). "Basketball: Manawatu Jets swimming deep end with Southland Sharks in Whanganui". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Whanganui Chronicle.
- ^ Staff reporter (20 September 2019). "Basketball: Manawatu Jets swimming deep end with Southland Sharks in Whanganui". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Whanganui Chronicle.
- ^ Leach, Abe (17 April 2019). "Whanganui Community Bike Park nominated for national award". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Whanganui Chronicle.
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Springvale (54760). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Springvale North (223900), Springvale West (224400) and Springvale East (224500).
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ - Tatauranga Aotearoa - Aotearoa Data Explorer. Springvale North. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ - Tatauranga Aotearoa - Aotearoa Data Explorer. Springvale West. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ - Tatauranga Aotearoa - Aotearoa Data Explorer. Springvale East. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Mosston School Official School Website". mosston.school.nz.
- ^ "Mosston School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Mosston School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ Bragg, Douglas Clark (1978). "Mosston School, 1878-1978 : centennial March 10th-12th, 1978 : programme of events". Mosston School Centennial Committee.
- ^ "Faith City School Website".
- ^ "Faith City School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Faith Academy Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "History - Interviews". Faith City School. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ^ King, Jesse (31 August 2019). "Springvale Playcentre in Whanganui celebrates 50 years in style with exhibition, time capsule burial and open day". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Whanganui Chronicle.
