Wai o Taiki Bay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wai o Taiki Bay |
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Wai o Taiki Bay
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| Local authority | Auckland Council |
| Electoral ward | Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward |
| Local board | Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board |
| Board subdivision | Tamaki |
| Population | 3447 (2018) |
| Surrounds | |
| North | Glendowie |
| East | Tamaki River |
| Southeast | Half Moon Bay |
| South | Farm Cove |
| Southwest | Point England |
| West | Glen Innes |
| Northwest | Saint Heliers |
Wai o Taiki Bay is a suburb in Auckland, New Zealand. It is under the local governance of Auckland Council.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 3,855 | — |
| 2013 | 3,537 | −1.22% |
| 2018 | 3,447 | −0.51% |
The statistical area of Glen Innes East-Wai O Taiki Bay had a population of 3,447 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 90 people (-2.5%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 408 people (-10.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 915 households. There were 1,725 males and 1,719 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.0 males per female. The median age was 29.3 years, with 900 people (26.1%) aged under 15 years, 858 (24.9%) aged 15 to 29, 1,434 (41.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 255 (7.4%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 39.7% European/Pākehā, 22.1% Māori, 46.0% Pacific peoples, 9.9% Asian, and 2.5% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).
The proportion of people born overseas was 30.2%, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people objected to giving their religion, 32.6% had no religion, 52.6% were Christian, and 9.2% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 489 (19.2%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 552 (21.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $22,500. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,125 (44.2%) people were employed full-time, 369 (14.5%) were part-time, and 189 (7.4%) were unemployed.
Education
Glenbrae Primary School is a coeducational full primary school (years 1-8) with a roll of 153 as of February 2024.
