Nam Fung Sun Chuen
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Nam Fung Sun Chuen built 1978, is a private apartment estate in Quarry Bay
, Hong Kong Island
, Hong Kong
. Consisting of 12 buildings distributed along Greig Road and Greig Crescent with a car park at centre of the development, it was developed by Nam Fung Development. Because of its relatively large size of development it serves as the benchmark for premises developed in the late 1970s in the property market.
The tower blocks ranges from 28 to 33 floors. Blocks 1 to 5 are on 32 to 40 (even number) of Greig Road, blocks 6 to 12 are on 27 to 15 (odd number) of Greig Cresent.
is 1,000 female to 850 male. 11.7% are 0 to 14 of age, 39.8 are between 15 and 39, 37.0% are between 40 and 64, and 11.5% are over 65. The median
age is 39. 92.2% declared Cantonese as the usually used language, 4.3% declared other Chinese languages, and 3.5% for English
or other languages. For residents over 15 of age, 32.4% of male and 32.7% of female had never been married. For those who are over 15 of age, the education level of 14.5% is primary
or below, 55.9% have secondary
or matriculation
, 29.5 have tertiary
or above.
68.6% of the households are 3 people or below, 19.8% for 4 people, and 11.6% for 5 people or above. The average size of household is 2.9. 14.7% are single-person, 71.9% are unexpanded core families, and 13.4% are other form of families. The 75th percentile
of household income is HK$
45,750, the median is HK$30,100, and the 25th percentile is HK$18,000.
routes 32, 32A and 33 to Shau Kei Wan
, Cityplaza
and North Point Ferry Pier
. The nearest MTR station is Tai Koo Station
of the Island Line
.
District Council
. The current district council member is Ms Leung Suk Ching.
Quarry Bay
Quarry Bay is an area beneath Mount Parker in the Eastern District of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. The western portion of the area was also formerly known as Lai Chi...
, Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island is an island in the southern part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It has a population of 1,289,500 and its population density is 16,390/km², as of 2008...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. Consisting of 12 buildings distributed along Greig Road and Greig Crescent with a car park at centre of the development, it was developed by Nam Fung Development. Because of its relatively large size of development it serves as the benchmark for premises developed in the late 1970s in the property market.
The tower blocks ranges from 28 to 33 floors. Blocks 1 to 5 are on 32 to 40 (even number) of Greig Road, blocks 6 to 12 are on 27 to 15 (odd number) of Greig Cresent.
Demographics
The population as at 2001 census was 8,372, with 2,826 households. Gender ratioSex ratio
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. The primary sex ratio is the ratio at the time of conception, secondary sex ratio is the ratio at time of birth, and tertiary sex ratio is the ratio of mature organisms....
is 1,000 female to 850 male. 11.7% are 0 to 14 of age, 39.8 are between 15 and 39, 37.0% are between 40 and 64, and 11.5% are over 65. The median
Median
In probability theory and statistics, a median is described as the numerical value separating the higher half of a sample, a population, or a probability distribution, from the lower half. The median of a finite list of numbers can be found by arranging all the observations from lowest value to...
age is 39. 92.2% declared Cantonese as the usually used language, 4.3% declared other Chinese languages, and 3.5% for English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
or other languages. For residents over 15 of age, 32.4% of male and 32.7% of female had never been married. For those who are over 15 of age, the education level of 14.5% is primary
Primary education
A primary school is an institution in which children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications of the United Nations Educational,...
or below, 55.9% have secondary
Secondary education
Secondary education is the stage of education following primary education. Secondary education includes the final stage of compulsory education and in many countries it is entirely compulsory. The next stage of education is usually college or university...
or matriculation
Matriculation
Matriculation, in the broadest sense, means to be registered or added to a list, from the Latin matricula – little list. In Scottish heraldry, for instance, a matriculation is a registration of armorial bearings...
, 29.5 have tertiary
Tertiary education
Tertiary education, also referred to as third stage, third level, and post-secondary education, is the educational level following the completion of a school providing a secondary education, such as a high school, secondary school, university-preparatory school...
or above.
68.6% of the households are 3 people or below, 19.8% for 4 people, and 11.6% for 5 people or above. The average size of household is 2.9. 14.7% are single-person, 71.9% are unexpanded core families, and 13.4% are other form of families. The 75th percentile
Percentile
In statistics, a percentile is the value of a variable below which a certain percent of observations fall. For example, the 20th percentile is the value below which 20 percent of the observations may be found...
of household income is HK$
Hong Kong dollar
The Hong Kong dollar is the currency of the jurisdiction. It is the eighth most traded currency in the world. In English, it is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively HK$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies...
45,750, the median is HK$30,100, and the 25th percentile is HK$18,000.
Transport
It is served by minibusMinibus
A minibus or minicoach is a passenger carrying motor vehicle that is designed to carry more people than a multi-purpose vehicle or minivan, but fewer people than a full-size bus. In the United Kingdom, the word "minibus" is used to describe any full-sized passenger carrying van. Minibuses have a...
routes 32, 32A and 33 to Shau Kei Wan
Shau Kei Wan
Shau Kei Wan or Shaukeiwan, Shaukiwan is a town in Eastern District, Hong Kong. Literally, Shau Kei means a pail, and Wan implies that the town is developed along the coast. Nowadays it is a relatively densely populated town compared with some developing areas.-Name:The name Shau Kei Wan comes...
, Cityplaza
Cityplaza
Cityplaza , located in Taikoo Shing in the Eastern District of Hong Kong Island, is one of the shopping malls operated by Swire Properties . The mall forms the Island East development with Taikoo Shing and Taikoo Place. The mall has a total of six floors. There are also three large commercial...
and North Point Ferry Pier
North Point
North Point is a mixed-use urban area in the Eastern District of Hong Kong. It is the northernmost point of Hong Kong Island, adjacent to both Causeway Bay and Quarry Bay, and projecting toward Kowloon Bay. Fortress Hill occupies the western end of the North Point area.-History:In 1899, The...
. The nearest MTR station is Tai Koo Station
Tai Koo (MTR)
Tai Koo is a station on the Island Line of the Hong Kong MTR system. The station is located in Kornhill on the eponymous island and serves the area of Kornhill, including Kornhill Gardens, and Taikoo Shing. Tai Koo has a unique colour scheme; its livery is crimson. Tai Koo station is one of the...
of the Island Line
Island Line (MTR)
The Island Line is one of 10 lines of the MTR, the mass transit system in Hong Kong. It runs from Sheung Wan in the Central and Western District to Chai Wan in the Eastern District. The line first opened in 31 May 1985...
.
Politics and administration
Together with Mount Parker Lodge, Kornville, Bo Fung Gardens, Parkvale, The Orchards, Tai Kut House and Tai Ming House, it forms the Nam Fung constituency at the EasternEastern District, Hong Kong
The Eastern District is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It had a population of 587,690 in 2006. The district has the second highest population while its residents have the third highest median household income among 18 districts....
District Council
District Council of Hong Kong
The District Councils, formerly District Boards until 1999, are the local councils for the 18 Districts of Hong Kong. Under the supervision of Home Affairs Bureau of the Hong Kong Government, they are consultative bodies on district administration and affairs.- History :In 1982, under the...
. The current district council member is Ms Leung Suk Ching.
See also
- List of buildings and structures in Hong Kong
- Kornhill and Kornhill GardensKornhillKornhill and Kornhill Gardens are apartment buildings on the northern slope of Mount Parker, in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Kornhill is of private housing estate and Kornhill Gardens is of Private Sector Participation Scheme...
- Lei King Wan
- Mei Foo Sun ChuenMei Foo Sun ChuenMei Foo Sun Chuen or simply Mei Foo is a large private housing estate in Lai Chi Kok , Kowloon, Hong Kong. Mei Foo Sun Chuen was the first private housing estate in Hong Kong and at the time of completion, the 99 tower complex was considered the largest private housing development in the world,...
- Parkvale
- Taikoo ShingTaikoo ShingTaikoo Shing, or Tai Koo Shing , is a private residential in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It forms a part of the Swire Properties's Island East residential and retail branding, along with TaiKoo Place, the adjacent Cityplaza retail and office complex and EAST, a lifestyle business...
- CityplazaCityplazaCityplaza , located in Taikoo Shing in the Eastern District of Hong Kong Island, is one of the shopping malls operated by Swire Properties . The mall forms the Island East development with Taikoo Shing and Taikoo Place. The mall has a total of six floors. There are also three large commercial...