Sun Chui Estate (Chinese: 新翠邨) is a public housing estate in Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong near Lung Hang Estate, Che Kung Temple and MTR Tai Wai station.[3] It consists of eight residential buildings completed in 1983, 1984 and 1985 respectively.
| Sun Chui Estate | |
|---|---|
 Sun Chui Estate | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Location | 2 Chui Tin Street, Tai Wai New Territories, Hong Kong |
| Coordinates | 22°22′17″N 114°10′51″E / 22.3713°N 114.18073°E |
| Status | Completed |
| Category | Public rental housing |
| Population | 17,475[1] (2016) |
| No. of blocks | 8[2] |
| No. of units | 6,692[2] |
| Construction | |
| Constructed | 1983 |
| Authority | Hong Kong Housing Authority |
Background
editThe estate was formerly known as Sun Tin Estate. However, in November 1981, it was renamed as Sun Chui Estate.[4]
Houses
edit| Name[2] | Chinese name | Building type | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Ming House | 新明樓 | Double H | 1985 |
| Sun Yuet House | 新月樓 | 1983 | |
| Sun Wai House | 新偉樓 | ||
| Sun Fong House | 新芳樓 | Old Slab | |
| Sun Yee House | 新儀樓 | 1984 | |
| Sun Chun House | 新俊樓 | Twin Tower | |
| Sun Hok House | 新學樓 | ||
| Sun Kit House | 新傑樓 |
Demographics
editAccording to the 2016 by-census, Sun Chui Estate had a population of 17,475. The median age was 50.3 and the majority of residents (97.8 per cent) were of Chinese ethnicity. The average household size was 2.7 people. The median monthly household income of all households (i.e. including both economically active and inactive households) was HK$20,290.[1]
Politics
editFor the 2019 District Council election, the estate fell within two constituencies. Most of the estate is located in the Chui Ka constituency, which is represented by Li Sai-hung,[5] while the remainder of the estate falls within the Chui Tin constituency, which is represented by Rick Hui Yui-yu.[6][7]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Major Housing Estates". 2016 Population By-census. Census and Statistics Department. Retrieved 9 July 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 9 July 2021.
- ^ "Tai Wai Station street map" (PDF). MTR Corporation. Retrieved 9 July 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.
- ^ "Sha Tin District Council - Sha Tin DC Members". District Council. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ "Recommended District Council Constituency Areas (Sha Tin District)" (PDF). Electoral Affairs Commission. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ "Sha Tin District Council - Sha Tin DC Members". District Council. Retrieved 9 July 2021.