Maromaku facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maromaku
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Far North District |
| Ward | Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Ward |
| Community | Bay of Islands-Whangaroa |
| Subdivision | Russell-Ōpua |
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Maromaku is a small place located in the Northland Region of the North Island in New Zealand. It's a quiet area with a close-knit community.
Nearby towns include Kawakawa to the north and Towai to the southeast. A main road, State Highway 1, passes by Maromaku. The North Auckland Line, which is a railway line, also runs through this area.
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Maromaku's People: A Look at the Population
A "census" is like a big count of all the people living in an area. It helps us understand how many people live there and what their lives are like.
| Historical population for the locality | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 174 | — |
| 2013 | 150 | −2.10% |
| 2018 | 162 | +1.55% |
| 2023 | 189 | +3.13% |
In the 2023 New Zealand census, 189 people lived in the Maromaku locality. This number has grown quite a bit! It's 27 more people than in 2018. It's also 39 more people than in 2013.
There were slightly more females (96) than males (90) living in 57 homes. The average age of people in Maromaku was 36.1 years old. About 27% of the people were under 15 years old. This means there are many young people in the community.
Who Lives in Maromaku?
People in Maromaku come from different backgrounds. Most people are European (also called Pākehā). Many people also identify as Māori. Some people identify with both.
Most people in Maromaku speak English. About 11% of people also speak the Māori language.
Jobs and Education in Maromaku
Many adults in Maromaku have finished high school. A large number also have a special certificate or diploma from after high school. The average yearly income for people aged 15 and over was about $32,300.
About half of the adults in Maromaku work full-time. Some work part-time, and a small number are looking for jobs.
Maromaku's Wider Area
The "Maromaku statistical area" is a bigger region. It includes Maromaku itself, plus the nearby places of Motatau and Towai. This larger area covers about 238 square kilometers.
| Historical population for the statistical area | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 714 | — |
| 2013 | 666 | −0.99% |
| 2018 | 774 | +3.05% |
| 2023 | 846 | +1.79% |
In 2023, the Maromaku statistical area had a population of 846 people. This was an increase of 72 people since 2018. It was also 180 more people than in 2013.
Just like in the smaller Maromaku locality, most people in this wider area are European (Pākehā) or Māori. English is the main language spoken.
Learning in Maromaku: The Local School
Maromaku School is a primary school for children from Year 1 to Year 8. It teaches both boys and girls.
20 students attend Maromaku School as of February 2024. . The first school in Maromaku opened a long time ago, in 1891. In 2005, another nearby school, Towai Primary School, closed. Its students then moved to Maromaku School.
