Korokoro, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Korokoro
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Native bush with tree ferns, a stream, and two men in right foreground, at Korokoro
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 Korokoro
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Lower Hutt |
| Electoral ward | Harbour |
| Established | 1900s |
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| • Land | 185 ha (457 acre) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,620 |
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Korokoro is a lovely suburb found in Lower Hutt City, New Zealand. It's located on the southern part of the North Island. This area sits on the western hills of the Hutt Valley. From its eastern slopes, you can see Petone and the beautiful Wellington harbour.
Korokoro's History
Korokoro was first set up in the 1900s. This happened under the "Liberal government" of New Zealand. This was a group of leaders who ran the country at that time. For a while, Korokoro stayed quite small. But in the 1960s, the Lower Hutt City Council built many new houses here. This helped the area grow a lot. Before 1989, Korokoro was part of the Petone Borough. That year, it joined up with Lower Hutt City.
Who Lives in Korokoro?
Korokoro is about 1.85 square kilometers in size. As of 2023, about 1,620 people live here. This means there are about 876 people for every square kilometer.
The population has been growing steadily. In 2018, there were 1,482 people living in Korokoro. This was a good increase from 2013 and 2006. There were 540 homes, with almost an equal number of males and females. The average age of people living here was about 37.9 years old. About 21% of the people were under 15 years old.
Most people in Korokoro are of European background (about 85%). There are also people from Māori, Asian, and Pasifika backgrounds. About a quarter of the people living here were born outside New Zealand.
When asked about religion, most people (about 58%) said they had no religion. About 30% were Christian. A small number followed other religions like Hinduism or Buddhism.
Many adults in Korokoro have a university degree. About 43% have a bachelor's degree or higher. The average income in Korokoro is higher than the national average. Most adults (about 62%) work full-time jobs.
Education in Korokoro
Korokoro has its own school called Korokoro School. It's a public primary school for students from Year 1 to Year 8. This means kids from around 5 to 13 years old can attend. The school first opened its doors in 1904. As of 2023, it has a roll of 203 students.
