Arakura
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Coordinates: 41°14′20″S 174°56′49″E / 41.239°S 174.947°E / -41.239; 174.947
CountryNew Zealand
CityLower Hutt City
Local authorityHutt City Council
Electoral wardWainuiomata
Community boardWainuiomata Community
Area
[1]
 • Land196 ha (484 acres)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total3,200
Gracefield
Arakura
Parkway Glendale

Arakura is a suburb of Wainuiomata, part of Lower Hutt city situated in the lower (southern) North Island of New Zealand.[3]

Demographics

Arakura statistical area covers 1.96 km2 (0.76 sq mi).[1] It had an estimated population of 3,200 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 1,633 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20062,469—    
20132,445−0.14%
20182,793+2.70%
Source: [4]

Arakura had a population of 2,793 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 348 people (14.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 324 people (13.1%) since the 2006 census. There were 891 households, comprising 1,380 males and 1,410 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.98 males per female. The median age was 31.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 681 people (24.4%) aged under 15 years, 624 (22.3%) aged 15 to 29, 1,215 (43.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 270 (9.7%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 62.1% European/Pākehā, 35.1% Māori, 16.0% Pasifika, 8.6% Asian, and 2.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 17.2, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 50.8% had no religion, 34.7% were Christian, 2.1% had Māori religious beliefs, 2.6% were Hindu, 0.3% were Muslim, 0.6% were Buddhist and 1.8% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 228 (10.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 471 (22.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $29,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. 213 people (10.1%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,095 (51.8%) people were employed full-time, 264 (12.5%) were part-time, and 120 (5.7%) were unemployed.[4]

Education

Arakura School is a coeducational state primary school with a roll of 133 as at February 2024.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Place name detail: Arakura". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 23 November 2009.
  4. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Arakura (246600). 2018 Census place summary: Arakura
  5. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
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