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Nukuhau | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of Nukuhau | |
| Coordinates: 38°40′54″S 176°03′39″E / 38.681665°S 176.060733°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Taupō |
| Local authority | Taupō District Council |
| Electoral ward | Taupō General Ward |
| Area | |
| • Land | 640 ha (1,600 acres) |
| Population (June 2025)[2] | |
• Total | 5,040 |
| • Density | 790/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Oruanui | Rangatira Park | |
| Kinloch |
  Nukuhau  |
Tauhara |
| Acacia Bay | (Lake Taupō) | Taupō Central |
Nukuhau is a suburb of Taupō in the Waikato Region of New Zealand's North Island.[3]
Demographics
[edit]Nukuhau-Rangatira Park covers 6.40 km2 (2.47 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 5,040 as of June 2025,[2] with a population density of 788 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3,456 | — |
| 2013 | 3,705 | +1.00% |
| 2018 | 4,332 | +3.18% |
| 2023 | 4,860 | +2.33% |
| Source: [4][5] | ||
Nukuhau-Rangatira Park had a population of 4,860 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 528 people (12.2%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 1,155 people (31.2%) since the 2013 census. There were 2,364 males, 2,487 females, and 9 people of other genders in 1,992 dwellings.[6] 2.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 47.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 801 people (16.5%) aged under 15 years, 675 (13.9%) aged 15 to 29, 2,115 (43.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,269 (26.1%) aged 65 or older.[4]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 79.8% European (Pākehā); 20.2% Māori; 2.5% Pasifika; 9.8% Asian; 1.0% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 1.7% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.3%, Māori by 4.9%, Samoan by 0.2%, and other languages by 10.2%. No language could be spoken by 1.4% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.4%. The percentage of people born overseas was 21.6, compared with 28.8% nationally.[4]
Religious affiliations were 32.3% Christian, 2.3% Hindu, 0.2% Islam, 2.3% Māori religious beliefs, 0.7% Buddhist, 0.2% New Age, 0.1% Jewish, and 1.3% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 51.9%, and 8.7% of people did not answer the census question.[4]
Of those at least 15 years old, 780 (19.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 2,304 (56.8%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 972 (23.9%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $39,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 420 people (10.3%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 1,941 (47.8%) full-time, 561 (13.8%) part-time, and 81 (2.0%) unemployed.[4]
| Name | Area (km2) | Population | Density (per km2) | Dwellings | Median age | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | 3.56 | 2,178 | 612 | 885 | 50.1 years | $38,700[7] |
| Nukuhau | 0.81 | 1,560 | 1,926 | 606 | 39.1 years | $42,100[8] |
| Rangatira Park | 2.04 | 1,122 | 550 | 501 | 53.3 years | $38,800[9] |
| New Zealand | 38.1 years | $41,500 |
Marae
[edit]The suburb has two marae.
- Nukuhau Marae and Rauhoto meeting house is a meeting place of the Ngāti Tūwharetoa hapū of Ngāti Rauhoto and Ngāti Te Urunga.[10][11] In October 2020, the Government committed $1,338,668 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae and 4 other Ngāti Tūwharetoa marae, creating 19 jobs.[12]
- Te Rangiita Marae and meeting house for the Ngāti Tūwharetoa hapū of Ngāti Ruingarangi.[10][11]
Education
[edit]St Patrick's Catholic School is a state-integrated Catholic primary school,[13][14] with a roll of 225 as of March 2026.[15][16] The school opened in 1997.[17]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 3 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- 1 2 "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ Hariss, Gavin. "Nukuhau, Waikato". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Nukuhau-Rangatira Park (53180). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Brentwood (Taupo District) (188400) and Nukuhau-Rangatira Park (188500).
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ - Tatauranga Aotearoa - Aotearoa Data Explorer. Brentwood (Taupo District). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ - Tatauranga Aotearoa - Aotearoa Data Explorer. Nukuhau. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ - Tatauranga Aotearoa - Aotearoa Data Explorer. Rangatira Park. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- 1 2 "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- 1 2 "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ↑ "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
- ↑ "St Patrick's Catholic School Official School Website". stpatstaupo.school.nz.
- ↑ "St Patrick's Catholic School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ↑ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ↑ "St Patrick's Catholic School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ↑ "Our Story". St Patrick's Catholic Primary School. Retrieved 17 May 2025.