Mahora, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mahora
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 Mahora
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Hastings |
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| • Land | 287 ha (709 acre) |
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| • Total | 8,950 |
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Mahora is a suburb of the city of Hastings. It is located in the Hawke's Bay region on the eastern side of New Zealand's North Island. Mahora is a busy area with homes, schools, and parks.
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Who Lives in Mahora?
Mahora covers about 2.87 square kilometers (which is about 1.1 square miles). As of June 2023. , an estimated 8950 people live here. This means there are about 3118 people living in each square kilometer.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Mahora has grown steadily.
- In 2006, there were 7,026 residents.
- By 2013, the population increased to 7,227 people.
- In the 2018 New Zealand census, Mahora had 8,106 residents. This was an increase of 879 people since 2013.
A Look at the Community
In 2018, there were 2,877 households in Mahora. There were slightly more females (4,221) than males (3,885).
Many different age groups make up the community:
- About 1,770 people (21.8%) were under 15 years old.
- Around 1,515 people (18.7%) were between 15 and 29 years old.
- The largest group, 3,426 people (42.3%), were aged 30 to 64.
- About 1,401 people (17.3%) were 65 years or older.
Cultural Backgrounds
Mahora is a diverse place with people from many different backgrounds.
- Most residents, 72.2%, identified as European or Pākehā.
- About 25.1% of people were Māori.
- Around 7.2% were Pacific peoples.
- About 9.2% were Asian.
- A small percentage (1.3%) identified with other ethnicities.
Some people belong to more than one ethnic group.
About 17.7% of Mahora's residents were born outside New Zealand. This is lower than the national average for New Zealand, which is 27.1%.
Beliefs and Religions
When asked about their religious beliefs in the census:
- 43.0% of people said they had no religion.
- 40.1% identified as Christian.
- Smaller groups followed Māori religious beliefs (2.4%), Hindu (1.1%), Muslim (0.9%), or Buddhist (0.8%).
- Another 4.0% had other religious beliefs.
Work and Education
For people aged 15 and older in Mahora:
- About 15.1% had a university degree or higher qualification.
- Around 23.1% did not have any formal qualifications.
When it came to work:
- 3,069 people (48.4%) worked full-time.
- 903 people (14.3%) worked part-time.
- 225 people (3.6%) were unemployed.
Schools in Mahora
Mahora has two primary schools that serve the local community.
Mahora School
Mahora School is a state primary school for both boys and girls. As of February 2024. , it has a roll of 332 students.
St Mary's School
St Mary's School is a Catholic primary school that also welcomes both boys and girls. As of February 2024. , it has a roll of 239 students.
