The district's population in June 2023 was 26,000,[2] of whom 55.8% lived in Tokoroa. Putaruru's population was 4,600. The region's population decreased markedly during the 1990s, dropping over 4000 since the 1991 census.
Ngāti Raukawa[3] is the Maori tribe of the area and goes back 20–25 generations. There are 32 marae in the district, Papa te Aroha marae (Catholic Community), Aotearoa marae, Pikitu marae (Nga-Huri), Pōhara marae (Ngati Koroki), Whakaaratamaiti marae (Ngati Mahana), Mangakaretu marae (Ngati Ahuru), Ngatira marae (Ngati Ahuru), Tarukenga marae (Ngati Te-Ngakau), Mokai marae (Ngati Te Kohera), Ongaroto marae (Ngati Whaita), Paparamu marae (Ngati Te Apunga), Te Ruapeka marae (Ngati Tukorehe), among others
South Waikato District covers 1,818.88km2 (702.27sqmi)[1] and had an estimated population of 26,000 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 14.3 people per km2.
South Waikato District had a population of 25,044 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 1,002 people (4.2%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 2,973 people (13.5%) since the 2013 census. There were 9,954 dwellings. There were 5,637 people (22.5%) aged under 15 years, 4,467 (17.8%) aged 15 to 29, 10,614 (42.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 4,326 (17.3%) aged 65 or older.[5]
Ethnicities were 69.0% European/Pākehā, 38.3% Māori, 13.5% Pasifika, 5.0% Asian, 0.3% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders, and 1.0% other. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.[5]
South Waikato District had a population of 24,042 at the 2018 New Zealand census. There were 8,511 households, comprising 11,982 males and 12,060 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.99 males per female. The median age was 37.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally).
The percentage of people born overseas was 13.5, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 50.7% had no religion, 35.2% were Christian, 3.0% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.6% were Hindu, 0.3% were Muslim, 0.4% were Buddhist and 1.6% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 1,722 (9.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 5,100 (27.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $24,900, compared with $31,800 nationally. 2,238 people (12.1%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 8,259 (44.6%) people were employed full-time, 2,541 (13.7%) were part-time, and 1,164 (6.3%) were unemployed.[4]
Individual wards
Name
Area (km2)
Population
Density (per km2)
Households
Median age
Median income
Tirau Ward
293.10
2,334
7.96
870
36.7 years
$36,800
Putaruru Ward
562.61
6,687
11.89
2,466
40.8 years
$26,700
Tokoroa Ward
963.17
15,021
15.60
5,178
36.7 years
$23,300
New Zealand
37.4 years
$31,800
Economy
The district's main industries are forestry and timber production, however land previously in plantation forest is increasingly being converted to dairy production. Several hydroelectric projects are located at the district's western edge.
Bent St. Skate Park
One of South Waikato District's most prominent features is the historical skate-bowl park. It was built in the 1980s, as one of the first skate parks in the country, and was recently chosen for a major refurbishment project. This community-led project is set to receive $550,000 from the South Waikato District Council in order to facilitate its upgrade. Intended upgrades include additional skating features, court area, and seating area. [6]
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