Kerepehi
Kerepehi | |
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Coordinates: 37°18′S 175°33′E / 37.300°S 175.550°E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Waikato Regional Council |
Area | |
• Total | 2.18 km2 (0.84 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 590 |
• Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) |
Kerepehi is a rural community in the Hauraki District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island.[3] The alternative spelling Kerepeehi was in use until 1933.[4]
Demographics
Kerepehi is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement and covers 2.18 km2 (0.84 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 590 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 271 people per km2. It is part of the larger Hauraki Plains South statistical area.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 486 | — |
2013 | 405 | −2.57% |
2018 | 507 | +4.59% |
Source: [5] |
Kerepehi had a population of 507 at the
Ethnicities were 72.2% European/Pākehā, 45.6% Māori, 5.3% Pacific peoples, 1.2% Asian, and 1.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 59.2% had no religion, 18.3% were Christian, 8.9% had Māori religious beliefs and 3.0% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 18 (4.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 123 (32.3%) people had no formal qualifications. 21 people (5.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 174 (45.7%) people were employed full-time, 54 (14.2%) were part-time, and 21 (5.5%) were unemployed.[5]
Hauraki Plains South
Hauraki Plains South, which also includes Kaihere and Patetonga, covers 251.39 km2 (97.06 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,770 as of June 2023,[6] with a population density of 7.0 people per km2.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 1,536 | — |
2013 | 1,395 | −1.37% |
2018 | 1,533 | +1.90% |
Source: [7] |
Hauraki Plains South had a population of 1,533 at the
Ethnicities were 81.2% European/Pākehā, 25.8% Māori, 3.1% Pacific peoples, 4.5% Asian, and 2.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 11.7, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 60.1% had no religion, 24.5% were Christian, 3.5% had Māori religious beliefs and 2.5% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 108 (9.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 294 (25.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $33,000, compared with $31,800 nationally. 132 people (11.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 606 (53.3%) people were employed full-time, 180 (15.8%) were part-time, and 33 (2.9%) were unemployed.[7]
Education
Kerepehi School is a co-educational state primary school,[8] with a roll of 82 as of February 2024.[9][10]
References
- ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ a b "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)
- ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Kerepehi, Waikato". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ^ "Kerepehi". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7010860–7010862.
- ^ "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. Hauraki Plains South (169000). 2018 Census place summary: Hauraki Plains South
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- Education Review Office.