Kaipara Flats facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kaipara Flats
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Ranfurly Hall
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Local board | Rodney Local Board |
| Subdivision | Warkworth subdivision |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 1.53 km2 (0.59 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 180 |
| • Density | 118/km2 (305/sq mi) |
Kaipara Flats is a small place, also called a locality, in the Rodney District of New Zealand. It is located about 12 kilometers east of Warkworth. Other nearby places include Ahuroa to the south and Tauhoa to the north-west. The North Auckland railway line runs right through this area.
Most people in Kaipara Flats work in farming, raising sheep and cattle. More recently, people have been buying "lifestyle blocks," which are smaller farms where they can live and enjoy the countryside. There is also an airfield nearby for the Rodney Aero Club.
In 1899, a special path for horses, called a bridle track, was made to Glorit on the Kaipara Harbour. The next year, part of this track was made better so that wagons could use it. The North Auckland railway line reached Kaipara Flats from Ahuroa in 1906, connecting the area by train.
About the People of Kaipara Flats
Statistics New Zealand describes Kaipara Flats as a rural settlement. This means it's a small community in the countryside. The area covers about 1.53 square kilometers.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 150 | — |
| 2013 | 138 | −1.18% |
| 2018 | 168 | +4.01% |
| 2023 | 153 | −1.85% |
In the 2023 New Zealand census, Kaipara Flats had a population of 153 people. This was a small decrease from the 2018 census. The median age of people living here was 46.3 years. This is a bit older than the national average of 38.1 years.
About 15.7% of the people were under 15 years old. Another 17.6% were between 15 and 29 years old. Most people, about 47.1%, were aged 30 to 64. About 19.6% of the population was 65 years or older.
Most people in Kaipara Flats identify as European (Pākehā). Some people also identify as Māori, Pasifika, or Asian. English is spoken by almost everyone. A small number of people also speak the Māori language.
Many people in Kaipara Flats said they had no religion. Some people identified as Christian.
For those aged 15 and older, about 4.7% had a university degree or higher. Many people, about 60.5%, had a certificate or diploma after high school. The median income was $38,600. Most people aged 15 and over were employed, either full-time or part-time.
Education in Kaipara Flats
Kaipara Flats School is a primary school for students from years 1 to 6. It teaches both boys and girls. The school was first opened in 1878. As of February 2024. , there are 94 students attending the school.
