Waipu Cove is a locality and bay of Bream Bay in the Whangarei District and Northland Region of New Zealand. It is about 9 km southeast of Waipu and 5 km northwest of Langs Beach.[3] It has a long sandy beach.[4]
Waipu Cove
Waipū Cove | |
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 View over Waipu Cove and Waipu Beach | |
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| Coordinates: 36°01′44″S 174°30′18″E / 36.029°S 174.505°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Whangarei District |
| Ward | Bream Bay Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Whangarei District Council |
| • Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.13 km2 (1.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2018 census)[2] | |
| • Total | 135 |
| • Density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Demographics
editStatistics New Zealand describes Waipū Cove-Langs Beach as a rural settlement, which covers 5.25 km2 (2.03 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 380 as of June 2024,[5] with a population density of 72 people per km2. Waipu Cove itself covers 3.13 km2 (1.21 sq mi).[1] They are part of the larger Waipu statistical area.[6]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 120 | — |
| 2013 | 117 | −0.36% |
| 2018 | 135 | +2.90% |
| Source: [2] | ||
Waipu Cove had a population of 135 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 18 people (15.4%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 15 people (12.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 57 households, comprising 69 males and 63 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.1 males per female. The median age was 54.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 21 people (15.6%) aged under 15 years, 12 (8.9%) aged 15 to 29, 69 (51.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 33 (24.4%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 93.3% European/Pākehā, 13.3% Māori, 2.2% Pacific peoples, and 6.7% Asian. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 46.7% had no religion and 46.7% were Christian.
Of those at least 15 years old, 24 (21.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 15 (13.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $39,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. 18 people (15.8%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 51 (44.7%) people were employed full-time, 21 (18.4%) were part-time, and 3 (2.6%) were unemployed.[2]
Education
editThe first Waipu Cove School was established in 1863 and closed in 1867. Another school opened in a temporary building in 1870, and gained a permanent building in 1877. It closed in 1939.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ a b c "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7000981.
- ^ Harriss, Gavin (November 2021). "NZ Topo Map" (Map). Waipu Cove, Northland.
- ^ "Waipu". Tourism New Zealand. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Waipu
- ^ "History of Bream Bay College". Bream Bay College. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ "Old Pupils Meet For Last Time In Former Schools". Northern Advocate. 18 January 1940.