Arataki facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arataki
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Tauranga |
| Electoral ward | Mount Maunganui/Papamoa |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,341 |
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| Mount Maunganui |
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| Matapihi | Kairua | Papamoa |
Arataki is a lively neighbourhood in Mount Maunganui. It is part of Tauranga city in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. It's a great place to live with lots of people!
You can find the Bayfair Shopping Centre right here in Arataki. It's a popular spot for shopping and fun.
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Who Lives in Arataki?
Arataki is home to many people! In 2018, about 13,341 people lived here. This number has grown quite a bit over the years. For example, in 2006, there were about 11,184 residents.
How Many People and Homes?
In 2018, there were 5,328 homes in Arataki. There were more females (7,149) than males (6,195) living in the area.
Age Groups in Arataki
Arataki has people of all ages.
- About 2,304 people were under 15 years old.
- Around 2,133 people were between 15 and 29 years old.
- Most people, about 5,388, were between 30 and 64 years old.
- About 3,516 people were 65 years or older.
Different Backgrounds
People from many different backgrounds live in Arataki.
- Most people, about 83%, are of European or Pākehā descent.
- About 19.5% are Māori.
- Smaller groups include Pacific peoples (3%), Asian people (4.9%), and others.
- About 19.1% of the people living here were born in other countries.
Beliefs and Religions
People in Arataki have different beliefs.
- About 50% said they had no religion.
- About 38.1% were Christian.
- Smaller numbers followed other religions like Hindu, Muslim, or Buddhist.
Education in Arataki
Arataki has schools for younger students.
Arataki School
Arataki School is a primary school for students in Year 1 to Year 6. It is a co-educational school, meaning both boys and girls attend. As of February 2024, it has a roll of 422 students.
St Thomas More Catholic School
St Thomas More Catholic School is another primary school for Year 1 to Year 6 students. It is a state-integrated Catholic school, which means it's a Catholic school that also gets government funding. It is also co-educational. As of February 2024, it has a roll of 90 students.
