Hamilton West
The Hamilton West electorate comprises the inner city district and the suburbs to the West of the Waikato River, together with an area to the West and South West including Frankton, Temple View, Te Kowhai and Whatawhata.
Population: 68,850 residents were registered in Hamilton West in the 2006 Population Census.
Median Age: 31 yrs old, compared to NZ average of 35 yrs old.
Gender: 52% female, 48% male.
Ethnic Diversity: Diverse population including: 67% European, 23% Maori, 3% Pacific peoples, 6% Asian, 1% Other.
Family Types: Couple with no children 38%, Two parent family 40%, One parent family 22%.
Family Income: Median income $58,000, slightly lower than NZ median income $59,000.
Mortgage & Rental Status: 57% own a home, 32% rent a home.
Personal Income: Median $25,800 compared to NZ median $24,400.
Occupations: Professionals 18%, Technicians & Trades 15%, Clerical & Admin 13%, Managers 13%, Sales 10%, Labourers 10%, Community & personal service 7%, Machinery operators 6%.
Industries: Manufacturing 13%, Health care and social assistance 11%, Retail trade 11%, Construction 8%, Education & training 6%, Professional scientific & technical 6%, Wholesale 5%, Accommodation 4%, Public administration & safety 4%, Other 32%.
