Waikawa, Marlborough

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Waikawa
Waikawa Bay and marina
Waikawa Bay and marina
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Coordinates: 41°16′11″S 174°2′29″E / 41.26972°S 174.04139°E / -41.26972; 174.04139Coordinates: 41°16′11″S 174°2′29″E / 41.26972°S 174.04139°E / -41.26972; 174.04139
CountryNew Zealand
RegionMarlborough
WardMarlborough Sounds Ward
Area
[1]
 • Total3.86 km2 (1.49 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2020)[2]
 • Total1,530
 • Density400/km2 (1,000/sq mi)

Waikawa is a small settlement to the north east of Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand. Waikawa Bay opens onto Queen Charlotte Sound.[3][4]

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "bitter water" for Waikawa.[5]

Although Waikawa has no shops with basic provisions, some basic items can be purchased at holiday parks, some accommodation apartments and many luxury holiday homes along the shoreline. Waikawa is an important New Zealand tourist destination because its large marina acts as gateway to the Marlborough Sounds and famous treks (hikes) such as the Queen Charlotte Track.

Waikawa is host to Waikawa Marina which is one of the largest marinas in New Zealand. Waikawa Marina hosts 600 yacht berths and 70 individual lock-up boatsheds. The marina offers a typical range of modern on-site marine services and facilities. These facilities include a café/bar and accommodation.

Waikawa Bay, Marlborough

Demographics[]

Waikawa covers 3.861 km2 (1.491 sq mi).[1]> It had an estimated population of 1,530 as of June 2020,[2] with a population density of 396 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20061,119—    
20131,272+1.85%
20181,464+2.85%
Source: [6]

Waikawa had a population of 1,464 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 192 people (15.1%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 345 people (30.8%) since the 2006 census. There were 609 households. There were 735 males and 729 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.01 males per female. The median age was 57.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 183 people (12.5%) aged under 15 years, 129 (8.8%) aged 15 to 29, 654 (44.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 498 (34.0%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 88.1% European/Pākehā, 15.4% Māori, 1.6% Pacific peoples, 1.8% Asian, and 2.3% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 18.6%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 52.0% had no religion, 37.7% were Christian, 0.4% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.4% were Buddhist and 1.4% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 183 (14.3%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 270 (21.1%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $30,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 537 (41.9%) people were employed full-time, 219 (17.1%) were part-time, and 36 (2.8%) were unemployed.[6]

Education[]

Waikawa Bay School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a roll of 141 students as of March 2021.[7][8]

A native school existed at Waikawa Pa by 1877.[9]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  3. ^ Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 61. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 133, 139. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
  5. ^ "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Waikawa (Marlborough District) (306700). 2018 Census place summary: Waikawa (Marlborough District)
  7. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  8. ^ Education Counts: Waikawa Bay School
  9. ^ McIntosh, Alister; Redman, William Edward; Allen, William Raymond, eds. (1940). Marlborough: A Provincial History. Blenheim: Marlborough Provincial Historical Committee. p. 345.

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