Broad Bay, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Broad Bay
Whaka Oho Rahi (Māori)
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Settlement
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Fletcher House in 2008
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | South Island |
| Region | Otago |
| Community board | Otago Peninsula Community Board |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 1.63 km2 (0.63 sq mi) |
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(2018 Census)
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| • Total | 564 |
| • Density | 346.0/km2 (896/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Area code | 03 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Broad Bay (which is called Whaka Oho Rahi in Māori) is a small community. It's located on the coast of Otago Harbour in the Otago Peninsula. This area is part of the South Island of New Zealand. Even though it's officially a suburb of Dunedin city, it feels like its own separate place. This is because it's a bit isolated and has a more rural feel.
Broad Bay is about 13 kilometers (8 miles) east of Dunedin's city center. You can't see the city from Broad Bay because a large hill, called Grassy Point, is in the way. This hill separates Broad Bay from other nearby places like Company Bay and Macandrew Bay.
A road called Portobello Road winds around the harbor shore. It connects inner Dunedin to Portobello, which is about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) northeast of Broad Bay. There's also a bike path, the Otago Harbour Cycleway, that runs alongside the road. If you like walking, the Camp Road track connects Broad Bay to Larnach Castle, which is up on the peninsula's ridge.
Broad Bay sits on the edge of a wide bay that shares its name. There's also a smaller bay nearby called Turnbulls Bay. Between these two bays is a short piece of land with a historic cemetery. This land ends in a steep, finger-shaped headland called Yellowhead. The unique peak of Harbour Cone stands tall behind the settlement when you look at it from the harbor.
The community is home to a special building called Fletcher House. It was built in 1909 and fixed up in 1992. This house was the very first one built by Sir James Fletcher, who started the famous Fletcher Construction company.
Like other places on the peninsula, such as Portobello and Macandrew Bay, Broad Bay is a place where people live and travel to work in the city. It's also popular with people who enjoy a different, more relaxed way of life. Many residents in these areas are involved in art, whether it's painting, music, or other creative activities.
Who Lives in Broad Bay?
Broad Bay covers an area of about 1.63 square kilometers (0.63 square miles). In 2018, about 564 people lived here. This was a small increase from 2013.
There were 249 homes in Broad Bay. The population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 96 people (17%) were under 15 years old. Around 120 people (21.3%) were 65 or older. Most people (51.1%) were between 30 and 64 years old.
Most people in Broad Bay are of European background (93.6%). Some residents are also Māori (8.0%), Pasifika (1.6%), or Asian (3.7%). People can have more than one ethnicity.
When asked about their beliefs, most people (66%) said they had no religion. About 22.3% were Christian. A small number followed Māori religious beliefs or Buddhism.
Learning in Broad Bay
Broad Bay has its own primary school, called Broad Bay School. It's a public school for children from Year 1 to Year 8. The school first opened its doors in 1877. It currently has 25 students.
