Karoro, New Zealand facts for kids
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| Local authority | Greymouth |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Land area | 649 ha (2.51 sq mi)* |
| Population | 1,070 (June 2023) |
  Karoro, New Zealand  |
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Karoro is a cool suburb located southwest of Greymouth in New Zealand. It's part of the beautiful West Coast region. Karoro is a great place to live, with a friendly community.
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Karoro's Population and People
Karoro covers an area of about 6.5 square kilometers. As of 2023, around 1,000 people call Karoro home. This means there are about 157 people living in each square kilometer.
How Karoro's Population Has Changed
The number of people living in Karoro has stayed quite steady over the years. In 2006, there were 1,008 residents. This number grew a little to 1,053 in 2013. By 2018, the population was 1,017 people.
Who Lives in Karoro?
In 2018, there were 408 households in Karoro. The population was almost evenly split between males and females. The average age of people in Karoro was 47.1 years. This is a bit older than the national average.
About 17% of the people living in Karoro were under 15 years old. Around 14% were between 15 and 29 years old. Most people, about 47%, were aged 30 to 64. About 22% of residents were 65 years or older.
Different Backgrounds in Karoro
Karoro is a diverse place! Most people (about 93%) are of European or Pākehā background. About 7% are Māori, and smaller numbers are Pasifika (0.6%) or Asian (2.7%). Some people also identify with other ethnicities.
About 12% of Karoro's residents were born outside New Zealand. This is lower than the national average of 27%.
Beliefs and Education
When asked about their religious beliefs, about 47% of people in Karoro said they had no religion. Around 44% were Christian. A small number of people followed other religions like Hinduism or Buddhism.
For those aged 15 and older, about 15% had a university degree or higher qualification. About 22% did not have any formal qualifications.
Education in Karoro
Karoro School is a local school for students from Year 1 to Year 8. This means it teaches children from around 5 years old up to about 13 years old. As of 2024, the school has about 180 students. In 2008, Karoro School celebrated its 50th birthday!
