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Suburb of Hamilton, New Zealand

Suburb in New Zealand

Burbush Suburb Interactive map of Burbush Coordinates: 37°45′S 175°13′E / 37.75°S 175.21°E / -37.75; 175.21 Country New Zealand City Hamilton, New Zealand Electoral ward West Ward Area [1] • Land 710 ha (1,800 acres) Population (June 2025)[2] • Total 1,170 • Density 160/km2 (430/sq mi)

Te Kowhai Horotiu Te Rapa Rotokauri Burbush Pukete Rotokauri Grandview Heights Nawton

**Burbush** is a semi-rural suburb in western [Hamilton](/source/Hamilton%2C_New_Zealand) in [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand). It is one of the future urban zones of Hamilton,[3] The southern part of Burbush includes Baverstock. Burbush was taken into Hamilton with the 10th city extension in November 1989.[4] Until then it had been in the [Waipa County Council](/source/Waipa_District) area.[5]

Prior to the 1863 [invasion of the Waikato](/source/Invasion_of_the_Waikato) the area was occupied by [Ngāti Koura](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Koura), [Ngāti Ruru](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Ruru) and Ngāti Ngamurikaitaua,[4] all being [Tainui](/source/Tainui) [hapū](/source/Hap%C5%AB).[6]

## Demographics

The Burbush-Baverstock statistical area, which was called Rotokauri-Waiwhakareke in the 2018 census), covers 7.10 km2 (2.74 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,170 as of June 2025,[2] with a population density of 165 people per km2.

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Historical population Year Pop. ±% p.a. 2006 375 — 2013 333 −1.68% 2018 546 +10.40% 2023 1,029 +13.51% Source: [7][8]

Burbush-Baverstock had a population of 1,029 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), an increase of 483 people (88.5%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and an increase of 696 people (209.0%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 507 males, 519 females and 3 people of [other genders](/source/Non-binary_gender) in 327 dwellings.[9] 2.9% of people identified as [LGBTIQ+](/source/LGBTQ). The median age was 33.6 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 237 people (23.0%) aged under 15 years, 183 (17.8%) aged 15 to 29, 483 (46.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 123 (12.0%) aged 65 or older.[7]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 58.6% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)); 21.6% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people); 7.3% [Pasifika](/source/Pasifika_New_Zealanders); 27.4% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders); 1.5% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.5% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 93.6%, Māori language by 6.1%, Samoan by 0.6%, and other languages by 22.4%. No language could be spoken by 3.2% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 32.4, compared with 28.8% nationally.[7]

Religious affiliations were 31.2% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), 8.2% [Hindu](/source/Hinduism_in_New_Zealand), 2.9% [Islam](/source/Islam_in_New_Zealand), 0.9% [Māori religious beliefs](/source/M%C4%81ori_religious_beliefs), 0.6% [Buddhist](/source/Buddhism_in_New_Zealand), 0.3% [New Age](/source/New_Age), 0.3% [Jewish](/source/Judaism_in_New_Zealand), and 6.7% other religions. People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 43.7%, and 5.8% of people did not answer the census question.[7]

Of those at least 15 years old, 243 (30.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 405 (51.1%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 150 (18.9%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $54,200, compared with $41,500 nationally. 99 people (12.5%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 456 (57.6%) people were employed full-time, 96 (12.1%) were part-time, and 15 (1.9%) were unemployed.[7]

## Lakes

Waiwhakareke (Horseshoe) Lake

Waiwhakareke, or Horseshoe Lake (neither name is [official](/source/New_Zealand_Geographic_Board))[10] is a 3 ha (7.4 acres) [peat](/source/Peat) lake in the 65.5 ha (162 acres) Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, bought by [Hamilton City Council](/source/Hamilton_City_Council_(New_Zealand)) in 1975.[11] It is in the south west corner of Burbush.[12] Like most of Waikato it would have been inundated by a flood of water and [ignimbrite](/source/Ignimbrite) debris from [Lake Taupō](/source/Oruanui_eruption) about 22,000 years ago, followed by further events,[13] including the 232 CE ± 10 [Hatepe eruption](/source/Hatepe_eruption) and flood.[14] A peat bog formed in the hollow and restricted drainage. Work to restore the natural qualities of the park began in 2004. The lake drains north into a stream, which has been cut to [Lake Rotokauri](/source/Lake_Rotokauri).[4] [Willows](/source/Willow) have been removed from around the lake, but the introduced species of [catfish](/source/Catfish), [rudd](/source/Scardinius), [brown trout](/source/Brown_trout) and [mosquito fish](/source/Mosquitofish) are common.[15] In 2026 a [pest-exclusion fence](/source/Pest-exclusion_fence) is being built around the Park.[16]

## See also

- [List of streets in Hamilton](/source/List_of_streets_in_Hamilton%2C_Waikato#Rotokauri)

- [Suburbs of Hamilton, New Zealand](/source/Suburbs_of_Hamilton%2C_New_Zealand)

- [Rotokauri Public Transport Hub](/source/Te_Rapa_railway_station#Rotokauri_Public_Transport_Hub)

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Rotokauri"](https://hamilton.govt.nz/strategies-plans-and-projects/projects/rotokauri/). Hamilton City Council. Retrieved 20 March 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:0_4-2) ["Operative Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park Management Plan"](https://web.archive.org/web/20220302170357/https://hamilton.govt.nz/our-city/parks/parksandgardens/Documents/Waiwhakareke%20Natural%20Heritage%20Park%20Management%20Plan%20-%20Operative%20-%20August%202011.pdf) (PDF). *Hamilton City Council*. 2011. Archived from [the original](https://www.hamilton.govt.nz/our-city/parks/parksandgardens/Documents/Waiwhakareke%20Natural%20Heritage%20Park%20Management%20Plan%20-%20Operative%20-%20August%202011.pdf) (PDF) on 2 March 2022.

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_7-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_7-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_7-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_7-4) ["Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses"](https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs%5b0%5d=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df%5bds%5d=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df%5bid%5d=CEN23_TBT_008&df%5bag%5d=STATSNZ&df%5bvs%5d=1.0&dq=hq011%2Bhq010%2Bhq009%2Bhq008%2Bhq007%2Bhq006%2Bhq005%2Bhq004%2Bhq003%2Bhq002%2Bhq001%2Bhq000%2Bws1%2Bsp99%2Bra80%2Bra08%2Bra07%2Bra06%2Bra05%2Bra01%2Bra04%2Bra03%2Bra02%2Bra00%2Brb1%2Bls66%2Bls03%2Bls02%2Bls05%2Bls04%2Bls01%2Beg6%2Beg5%2Beg4%2Beg3%2Beg2%2Beg1%2BbiTotal%2Bbi0%2Bbi1%2BasTotalLG%2Bas4%2Bas3%2Bas2%2Bas1%2Bws4%2Bws3%2Bws2%2Bge3%2Bge2%2Bge1%2Brc%2BasMed%2BegTotal%2BlsTotal%2BgeTotal%2BrbTotal%2BraTotal%2BhqTotal%2BibTotal%2Bib7%2Bibmed%2BwsTotal.175401.2013%2B2018%2B2023&to%5bTIME%5d=false&ly%5brw%5d=CEN23_TBT_IND_003&ly%5bcl%5d=CEN23_YEAR_001). Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Burbush-Baverstock (175401). Retrieved 3 October 2024.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Waiwhakareke Development Plan"](https://hamilton.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/Documents/Plans/Waiwhakareke-Development-Plan.pdf) (PDF). 2019.

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