Dinsdale, New Zealand

Dinsdale is the westernmost suburb of Hamilton in New Zealand. Originally called Frankton West, it was renamed in July 1961 after Thomas Dinsdale. Dinsdale grew rapidly in the 1960s.[1] It is located around a low ridge with some views westward to open farm land. It has a large sports ground and shopping complex with a supermarket, shops and Dinsdale Library,[2] one of the branches of the Hamilton City Libraries. The community church of West Hamilton is located in the suburb.[3]

Dinsdale
Suburb
Dinsdale, Hamilton
CountryNew Zealand
Local authorityHamilton, New Zealand
Electoral wardHamilton West
Established1962
Population
 (2006 Census)
 • Total7,773
Western Heights Livingstone Maeroa
Whatawhata
Dinsdale
 Frankton
Stonebridge Ngāhinapōuri Melville

In the 2013 census Dinsdale North had a population of 4,101 and Dinsdale South 3,903.[4] In 2018 North had 4,383[5] and South 3,966.[6]

Neighboring surroundings

The Taitua Arboretum may be accessed via Tills Lookout. Hamilton, New Zealand[7][8]

Dinsdale Library photographed in 2013

See also

References
  1. Dinsdale — Where Town Meets Country.
  2. One-day closure for Central Library
  3. Challenge of exile brings church community closer
  4. "2013 Census map – QuickStats about a place". archive.stats.govt.nz. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  5. "2018 Census place summaries | Stats NZ". www.stats.govt.nz. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  6. "2018 Census place summaries | Stats NZ". www.stats.govt.nz. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  7. "Taitua Arboretum". Hamilton City Council. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  8. "Taitua Arboretum". The Mighty Waikato (New Zealand). Retrieved 12 February 2020.


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