# Linkwater > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Linkwater > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Linkwater.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkwater > Source revision: 1356830018 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{about|the locality in New Zealand|the water transport authority|LinkWater}} {{Use New Zealand English|date=March 2024}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Linkwater | image_skyline = Linkwater Anglican Church 002.JPG | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = New Zealand | subdivision_type1 = Region | subdivision_name1 = [Marlborough](/source/Marlborough_District) | subdivision_type2 = Ward | subdivision_name2 = {{ubl|Marlborough Sounds General Ward|Marlborough Māori Ward}} | seat_type = [Electorates](/source/New_Zealand_electorates) | seat = {{ubl|[Kaikōura](/source/Kaik%C5%8Dura_(electorate))|[Te Tai Tonga](/source/Te_Tai_Tonga) ([Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_electorates))}} | leader_title = Territorial Authority | leader_name = [Marlborough District Council](/source/Marlborough_District_Council) | leader_title1 = [Marlborough District Mayor](/source/Mayor_of_Marlborough%2C_New_Zealand) | leader_name1 = {{NZ officeholder data|Marlborough District Mayor|y}} | leader_title2 = [Kaikōura MP](/source/Kaik%C5%8Dura_(electorate)) | leader_name2 = {{NZ officeholder data|Kaikōura MP|y}} | leader_title3 = [Te Tai Tonga MP](/source/Te_Tai_Tonga) | leader_name3 = {{NZ officeholder data|Te Tai Tonga MP|y}} | population_footnotes = | population_as_of = 2023 census | population_total = 186 | area_total_km2 = 72.56 | area_footnotes = | population_density_km2 = auto | mapframe = yes | mapframe-zoom = 8 | coordinates = {{coord|41|17|22|S|173|52|5|E|region:NZ|display=inline,title}} }} '''Linkwater''' is a locality in the [Marlborough](/source/Marlborough_District) region of New Zealand. Queen Charlotte Drive, the direct route between [Havelock](/source/Havelock%2C_New_Zealand) to the west and [Picton](/source/Picton%2C_New_Zealand) to the east, passes through it. Kenepuru Sound lies to the north and northeast.{{cite book|title=Reed New Zealand Atlas|year=2004|isbn=0-7900-0952-8|editor=Peter Dowling |publisher=Reed Books|pages=map 61}}{{cite book|title=The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand|year=2005|isbn=1-877333-20-4|author=Roger Smith, GeographX|publisher=Robbie Burton|pages=map 138}} ==History== Linkwater started as a milling town in 1861 due to a stand of [kahikatea](/source/kahikatea) trees in the area and its proximity to the [Marlborough Sounds](/source/Marlborough_Sounds). When gold was discovered in 1864 at Hall's Creek, the town expanded with three hotels opening. The gold rush resulted in the foundation of Cullensville a few km to the south of Linkwater. Cullensville remains as a ghost town,{{cite book|title=Click - A Captured Moment - Marlborough's Early Heritage|author=Marlborough Historical Society|year=2005|isbn=0-473-10475-X|pages=68, 94, 201|publisher=Marlborough Historical Society|location=Blenheim}} although the gold was gone by 1867. The last mill closed in the early 1870s.{{cite web|url=http://www.marlboroughonline.co.nz/index.mvc?ArticleID=34|title=Linkwater|publisher=Marlborough Online}} [Dairy](/source/Dairy) farming became the mainstay of the area. The Linkwater Co-operative Dairy Factory was established in 1911, and produced milk, cream and cheese until 1953. Dairy farming is still a major component of the economy, but deer farming and forestry are also important. ==Demographics== Linkwater locality covers {{Convert|72.56|km2||abbr=on}}.{{Cite web|title=Stats NZ Geographic Data Service|url=https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/|at=Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised)|access-date=30 May 2026}} and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|7023243|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|||y|y||,}} It is part of the larger [Marlborough Sounds East](/source/Marlborough_Sounds_East) statistical area.{{cite web|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=3a406ce8fbb14367ab5caae21c07ab8b|title=Geographic Boundary Viewer|publisher=Stats NZ|at=Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023}} {{Historical populations|2006|171|2013|177|2018|183|2023|186|percentages=pagr|align=left|source={{NZ census 2018|7023243}}}} Linkwater had a population of 186 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), an increase of 3 people (1.6%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and an increase of 9 people (5.1%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 93 males, 87 females, and 3 people of [other genders](/source/non-binary_gender) in 93 dwellings.{{cite web|url=https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs[0]=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_009&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.7023243.2023&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003|publisher=Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer|access-date=3 October 2024|title=Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses}} 1.6% of people identified as [LGBTIQ+](/source/LGBTQ). The median age was 53.8 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 15 people (8.1%) aged under 15 years, 30 (16.1%) aged 15 to 29, 90 (48.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 48 (25.8%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 95.2% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)), 16.1% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people), 1.6% [Pasifika](/source/Pasifika_New_Zealanders), 1.6% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders), and 3.2% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 100.0%, Māori by 3.2%, and other languages by 3.2%. No language could be spoken by 1.6% (e.g. too young to talk). [New Zealand Sign Language](/source/New_Zealand_Sign_Language) was known by 1.6%. The percentage of people born overseas was 12.9, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 19.4% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), 1.6% [Māori religious beliefs](/source/M%C4%81ori_religious_beliefs), and 3.2% other religions. People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 66.1%, and 9.7% of people did not answer the census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 18 (10.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 102 (59.6%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 45 (26.3%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $35,100, compared with $41,500 nationally. 12 people (7.0%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 75 (43.9%) full-time, 27 (15.8%) part-time, and 3 (1.8%) unemployed.{{Cite web|url=https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs[0]=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_012&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=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.7023243.2013%2B2018%2B2023&to[TIME]=false&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_IND_003&ly[cl]=CEN23_YEAR_001|publisher=Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer|access-date=3 October 2024|title=Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses|at=7023243}} ==Education== Linkwater School is a [coeducational](/source/Mixed-sex_education) full primary (years 1-8) school{{TKI|2891|Linkwater School}} with a [decile rating](/source/Socio-Economic_Decile) of 8 and a roll of {{NZ school roll data|2891|y|y|y| as of |.}} It opened in 1907 in a building moved from the old Grove School.{{cite web|url=https://wairarapaschoolhistory.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/7-Linkwater.pdf|title=Linkwater|publisher=Wairarapa School History|access-date=30 May 2026}}{{rp|55}} Grove School opened in 1892 and closed in 1906. It was on Queen Charlotte Drive near the turnoff to [Anakiwa](/source/Anakiwa).{{rp|37}} Cullensville School opened in 1899 and closed in 1906. It was at the end of Cullensville Road, south of Linkwater.{{rp|8}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} * [http://www.linkwater.school.nz Linkwater School website] {{Marlborough Region|state=collapsed}} Category:Populated places in the Marlborough District Category:Populated places in the Marlborough Sounds --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Linkwater](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkwater) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkwater?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.