Fairfield, Waikato
| Fairfield | |
|---|---|
| Basic information | |
| Local authority | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton East |
| Date established | 1949 |
| Population | 4698 (2006 Census) |
| Surrounds | |
| North | Chartwell |
| Northeast | Chedworth Park |
| East | Fairview Downs |
| Southeast | Enderley |
| South | Claudelands |
| Southwest | Central Hamilton |
| West | Forest Lake, Beerescourt |
| Northwest | Te Rapa |
Fairfield is a suburb to the northeast of central Hamilton, New Zealand. It contains many of Hamilton's state houses and apart from the area near the Waikato River is one of the lower value residential areas in the city.
Fairfield is named after the dairy farm of John Davies, who bought 100 acres (0.40 km2) from F. R. Claude. This area experienced rapid growth in the 1950s and 60s.
Fairfield Bridge crosses the Waikato River and connects Fairfield with suburbs west of the river. It is a 457-foot (139 m) reinforced concrete road bridge, and well-known landmark. The bridge was built by Caesar Rouse in 1936. It has a twin further north on the Waikato River at Tuakau.
According to the 2006 census, Fairfield has a population of 4698. The Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation, ranked 1-10 from lowest to most deprived areas, lists Clarkin and Porritt statistical zones at 9/10 (high deprivation).
Coordinates: 37°46′07″S 175°16′40″E / 37.7685°S 175.2778°E
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