Marotiri, New Zealand
Marotiri | |
|---|---|
Rural locality | |
 | |
| Coordinates: 38°32′38″S 175°49′05″E / 38.543840°S 175.817962°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato region |
| District | Taupō District |
| Ward | Mangakino-Pouakani Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Taupō District Council |
| • Regional council | Waikato Regional Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.08 km2 (10.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2018 Census)[2] | |
| • Total | 111 |
| • Density | 4.3/km2 (11/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 3492 |
Marotiri is a rural community in the Taupō District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. State Highway 32 runs through it.[3]
The community has an annual family agricultural day each November.[4]
Demographics[edit]
Marotiri settlement is in an SA1 statistical area which covers 26.08 km2 (10.07 sq mi).[1] The SA1 area is part of the larger Marotiri statistical area.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 87 | — |
| 2013 | 123 | +5.07% |
| 2018 | 111 | −2.03% |
| Source: [2] | ||
The SA1 area had a population of 111 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 12 people (−9.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 24 people (27.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 42 households, comprising 51 males and 60 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.85 males per female. The median age was 28.7 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 27 people (24.3%) aged under 15 years, 33 (29.7%) aged 15 to 29, 51 (45.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 0 (0.0%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 78.4% European/Pākehā, 21.6% Māori, 2.7% Pacific peoples, 10.8% Asian, and 5.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 59.5% had no religion, 32.4% were Christian, 2.7% were Hindu and 2.7% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 9 (10.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 21 (25.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $40,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. 6 people (7.1%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 51 (60.7%) people were employed full-time, 21 (25.0%) were part-time, and 3 (3.6%) were unemployed.[2]
Marotiri statistical area[edit]
Marotiri statistical area was split into Marotiri and Mangakino statistical areas for the 2023 census. The 2018 area also includes Whakamaru and Mokai, and covers 744.19 km2 (287.33 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 2,640 as of June 2023,[5] with a population density of 3.8 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,310 | — |
| 2013 | 2,214 | −0.60% |
| 2018 | 2,391 | +1.55% |
| Source: [6] | ||
Marotiri had a population of 2,391 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 177 people (8.0%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 81 people (3.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 843 households, comprising 1,236 males and 1,158 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.07 males per female. The median age was 35.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 582 people (24.3%) aged under 15 years, 471 (19.7%) aged 15 to 29, 1,065 (44.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 276 (11.5%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 71.3% European/Pākehā, 40.5% Māori, 3.3% Pacific peoples, 5.6% Asian, and 1.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 13.3, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 59.2% had no religion, 26.6% were Christian, 5.8% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.5% were Hindu, 1.0% were Muslim, 0.4% were Buddhist and 1.3% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 174 (9.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 480 (26.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $28,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. 219 people (12.1%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 888 (49.1%) people were employed full-time, 333 (18.4%) were part-time, and 93 (5.1%) were unemployed.[6]
Education[edit]
Marotiri School is a co-educational state primary school,[7] with a roll of 134 as of February 2024.[8][9] The school opened in 1961.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
- ^ a b c "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7013273.
- ^ Hariss, Gavin. "New Zealand Topographic Map". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ^ "Ag Day for Marotiri kids". Stuff. Taupo and Turangi Weekender. 1 November 2018.
- ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Marotiri (187700). 2018 Census place summary: Marotiri
- ^ "Marotiri School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Marotiri School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "Jubilee". Hawkes Bay Today. 15 December 2010.