Kauri, New Zealand
The area, initially called Kaurihohore, was settled by immigrants from Nova Scotia in 1856.
Demographics
Kauri statistical area covers 56.01 km (21.63 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 1,960 as of June 2023, with a population density of 35 people per km.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
---|---|---|
2006 | 1,338 | — |
2013 | 1,488 | +1.53% |
2018 | 1,746 | +3.25% |
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Kauri statistical area had a population of 1,746 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 258 people (17.3%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 408 people (30.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 588 households, comprising 879 males and 867 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.01 males per female. The median age was 45.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 363 people (20.8%) aged under 15 years, 219 (12.5%) aged 15 to 29, 846 (48.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 321 (18.4%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 91.8% European/Pākehā, 17.2% Māori, 2.1% Pacific peoples, 1.9% Asian, and 1.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 15.8, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 58.6% had no religion, 29.6% were Christian, 0.7% were Hindu and 2.2% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 252 (18.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 243 (17.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $36,000, compared with $31,800 nationally. 300 people (21.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 705 (51.0%) people were employed full-time, 222 (16.1%) were part-time, and 48 (3.5%) were unemployed.
Education
Kaurihohore School is a coeducational contributing primary school (years 1-6) school with a decile rating of 7 and a roll of 148 (February 2024). The School's current principal Leslee Allen has been head of the school since 2001. The school celebrated its 125th jubilee in 2002.
Notes
- ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Map 5. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. Map 24. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ^ Bruce Hayward; Mike Isaac; Keith Miller; Bernhard Spörli (2002). "Introduction to Whangarei geology" (PDF). Geological Society of New Zealand. p. 27. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2009.
- ^ Pickmere, Nancy Preece (1986). Whangarei: The Founding Years. pp. 76, 102.
- ^ Centennial Committee, Kaurihohore (1957). The Story of Kaurihohore, 1856-1956.
- ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Kauri (105300). 2018 Census place summary: Kauri
- ^ Education Counts: Te Kete Ipurnphaka - Kaurihohore School
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Kaurihohore School 125th Jubilee". Education Gazette New Zealand. 81 (4). 11 March 2002.