Patumāhoe
The name comes from the Māori patu māhoe, meaning "to strike or kill with a patu (club) made of wood from the māhoe plant".
Demographics
Patumāhoe is described by Statistics New Zealand as a small urban area and covers 1.82 km (0.70 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 1,350 as of June 2023, with a population density of 484 people per km. In the 2023 census Patumāhoe and Patumāhoe Rural became separate statistical areas. Previously they were combined into a larger Patumāhoe statistical area.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 555 | — |
| 2013 | 663 | +2.57% |
| 2018 | 1,176 | +12.14% |
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Patumāhoe urban area had a population of 1,176 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 513 people (77.4%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 621 people (111.9%) since the 2006 census. There were 396 households, comprising 585 males and 588 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.99 males per female, with 306 people (26.0%) aged under 15 years, 162 (13.8%) aged 15 to 29, 576 (49.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 126 (10.7%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 92.1% European/Pākehā, 8.2% Māori, 4.1% Pacific peoples, 3.6% Asian, and 2.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 57.7% had no religion, 33.4% were Christian, 0.5% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.8% were Hindu, 0.3% were Muslim, 0.5% were Buddhist and 1.5% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 159 (18.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 129 (14.8%) people had no formal qualifications. 288 people (33.1%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 543 (62.4%) people were employed full-time, 111 (12.8%) were part-time, and 30 (3.4%) were unemployed.
Patumāhoe and Patumāhoe Rural statistical areas
The two Patumāhoe statistical areas cover 36.82 km (14.22 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 2,670 as of June 2023, with a population density of 73 people per km.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,578 | — |
| 2013 | 1,719 | +1.23% |
| 2018 | 2,334 | +6.31% |
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Before the 2023 census, the single statistical area had a smaller boundary, covering 34.38 km (13.27 sq mi). Using that boundary, the statistical area had a population of 2,334 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 615 people (35.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 756 people (47.9%) since the 2006 census. There were 765 households, comprising 1,170 males and 1,164 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.01 males per female. The median age was 39.3 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 519 people (22.2%) aged under 15 years, 381 (16.3%) aged 15 to 29, 1,146 (49.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 288 (12.3%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 91.0% European/Pākehā, 10.5% Māori, 3.2% Pacific peoples, 4.9% Asian, and 2.7% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 18.6, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 56.3% had no religion, 33.7% were Christian, 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.9% were Hindu, 0.6% were Muslim, 0.5% were Buddhist and 1.5% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 351 (19.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 279 (15.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $46,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 543 people (29.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,083 (59.7%) people were employed full-time, 273 (15.0%) were part-time, and 42 (2.3%) were unemployed.
Education
Patumahoe School is a contributing state primary school (years 1–6) with a roll of 293 as of August 2024. The school was founded in 1866.
Notable locations
- St Bride's Church, 32 Findlay Road Mauku, an Anglican church built in 1861.
- Wright's Watergardens, 128 Mauku Road, Patumāhoe, a private garden based around Mauku Waterfall and an old quarry, open to the public.
- Patumahoe war memorial domain, 19 Patumahoe Road, sports grounds and a World War II memorial.
References
- ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
- ^ "Patamahoe". Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7010325–7010329.
- ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Patumahoe (163800). 2018 Census place summary: Patumahoe
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Education Counts: Patumahoe Primary School
- ^ "Welcome to Patumahoe Primary School". Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ^ "St Bride's Church (Anglican)24 September 2020". New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Heritage New Zealand.
- ^ "Wrights Watergardens - Patumahoe". Citizens Advice Bureau. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ^ "Patumahoe War Memorial Domain". Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
