Chun Shek Estate (Chinese: 秦石邨) is a public housing estate in Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong near Che Kung Temple and Che Kung Temple station.[3] It consists of four residential blocks completed in 1984.
| Chun Shek Estate | |
|---|---|
 Chun Shek Estate | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Location | 1 Shing Tin Street, Tai Wai New Territories, Hong Kong |
| Coordinates | 22°22′28″N 114°11′14″E / 22.374379°N 114.187268°E |
| Status | Completed |
| Category | Public rental housing |
| Population | 5,324[1] (2016) |
| No. of blocks | 8[2] |
| No. of units | 2,166[2] |
| Construction | |
| Constructed | 1984 |
| Authority | Hong Kong Housing Authority |
Background
editThe estate was formerly known as Sha Tin Tau Estate. However, in November 1981, it was renamed as Chun Shek Estate.[4]
Houses
edit| Name[2] | Chinese name | Building type | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shek Yuk House | 石玉樓 | Old Slab | 1984 |
| Shek Fai House | 石暉樓 | Single H | |
| Shek Ying House | 石瑩樓 | Double H | |
| Shek Jing House | 石晶樓 |
Demographics
editAccording to the 2016 by-census, Chun Shek Estate had a population of 5,324. The median age was 49.7 and the majority of residents (98.5 per cent) were of Chinese ethnicity. The average household size was 2.5 people. The median monthly household income of all households (i.e. including both economically active and inactive households) was HK$18,650.[1]
Politics
editChun Shek Estate is located in Chun Fung constituency of the Sha Tin District Council.[5] It is currently represented by Chandler Chan Nok-hang, who was elected in the 2019 elections.[6]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Major Housing Estates". 2016 Population By-census. Census and Statistics Department. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "Housing Authority Property Location and Profile | Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department | Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department". Hong Kong Housing Authority. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "Che Kung Temple Station street map" (PDF). MTR Corporation. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "蝴蝶邨一分為二 有多個新建屋邨改名邨內各大廈的名稱亦已定出". Ta Kung Pao. 23 November 1981.
- ^ "Recommended District Council Constituency Areas (Sha Tin District)" (PDF). Electoral Affairs Commission. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "Sha Tin District Council - Sha Tin DC Members". District Council. Retrieved 10 June 2021.