Ongare Point
Ongare Point | |
|---|---|
Rural settlement | |
 Ongare Point beach on Tauranga Harbour | |
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| Coordinates: 37°30′07″S 175°58′01″E / 37.502°S 175.967°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Western Bay of Plenty District |
| Ward | Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward |
| Community | Katikati Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Western Bay of Plenty District Council |
| • Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty | James Denyer[1] |
| • Coromandel MP | Scott Simpson[2] |
| • Waiariki MP | Rawiri Waititi[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 Census)[5] | |
• Total | 105 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 3170 |
Ongare Point is a rural settlement in the Western Bay of Plenty District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is on a headland on the eastern side of Tauranga Harbour, southeast of Katikati Entrance and opposite Matakana Island.[6]
A coastal walkway through a reserve connects Ongare Point to Kauri Point.[7] There is a small sandy beach.[8]
Ngāi Te Rangi's Ōngare Pā was attacked in 1842 by a war party of 50 men led by Tāraia Ngākuti Te Tumuhuia. The local chief Te Whanake and several followers were killed.[9]
Demographics
[edit]Ōngare Point-Kauri Point is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. Ongare Point covers 0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi).[4] It is part of the larger Tahawai statistical area.[10]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 102 | — |
| 2013 | 102 | +0.00% |
| 2018 | 117 | +2.78% |
| 2023 | 105 | −2.14% |
| Source: [5][11] | ||
Ongare Point had a population of 105 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 12 people (−10.3%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 3 people (2.9%) since the 2013 census. There were 54 males and 51 females in 51 dwellings.[12] 2.9% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 60.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 6 people (5.7%) aged under 15 years, 6 (5.7%) aged 15 to 29, 48 (45.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 42 (40.0%) aged 65 or older.[5]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 97.1% European (Pākehā), 11.4% Māori, and 5.7% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.1%, and other languages by 5.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 17.1, compared with 28.8% nationally.[5]
The sole religious affiliation given was 31.4% Christian. People who answered that they had no religion were 54.3%, and 11.4% of people did not answer the census question.[5]
Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (21.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 66 (66.7%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 18 (18.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $33,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (6.1%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 42 (42.4%) full-time, 9 (9.1%) part-time, and 3 (3.0%) unemployed.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mayor and Councillors". Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Coromandel - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Waiariki – Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7013535. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Harriss, Gavin (August 2022). Ongare, Bay of Plenty (Map). NZ Topo Map.
- ^ "Kauri Point – Ongare Point". motowalknz. 5 March 2016.
- ^ "Tauranga Harbour at Ongare Point". Land Air Water Aotearoa. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ Ballara, Angela. "Tāraia Ngākuti Te Tumuhuia". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7013535.
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.