Fairfield, Hamilton


Fairfield is a suburb to the northeast of central Hamilton, New Zealand. Fairfield is named after the dairy farm of John Davies, who bought 100 acres from F. R. Claude. This area experienced rapid growth in the 1950s and 60s.

History

Fairfield is named after the dairy farm of John Davies, who bought from F. R. Claude. This area experienced rapid growth in the 1950s and 60s.

Features of Fairfield

Fairfield Bridge

Fairfield Bridge crosses the Waikato River and connects Fairfield with suburbs west of the river. It is a reinforced concrete road bridge, and well-known landmark. The bridge was built by Caesar Roose in 1936. It has a twin further north on the Waikato River at Tuakau.

Demographics

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. A study based on the 2013 census said that the suburb was a deprived and below-average area, apart from housing.

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