Ohoka facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ohoka
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Township
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Ohoka looking north, with Rangiora in the distance
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Waimakariri District |
| Ward | Oxford-Ohoka Ward |
| Community | Oxford-Ohoka Community |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 3.74 km2 (1.44 sq mi) |
| Population
(2018 Census)
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| • Total | 297 |
| • Density | 79.41/km2 (205.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode |
7692
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| Area code(s) | 03 |
Ohoka is a small country town. It is located just north of Christchurch in New Zealand.
The name Ōhoka comes from the Māori language. It means "place of the stake for a decoy parrot". A decoy parrot was used to attract other parrots for hunting.
Ohoka's Population and People
Ohoka covers an area of about 3.74 square kilometers. It is part of a larger area called Mandeville-Ohoka.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 297 | — |
| 2013 | 306 | +0.43% |
| 2018 | 297 | −0.60% |
In 2018, Ohoka had a population of 297 people. This number was about the same as in 2006. There were 105 homes in the area.
There were slightly more males (153) than females (141). About 54 people were under 15 years old. Seventy-two people were 65 or older.
Most people in Ohoka (98%) were of European background. About 3% were Māori. Around 1% were of Asian background.
Many people (46.5%) identified as Christian. About 38.4% said they had no religion. A small number (1%) followed other religions.
Many adults in Ohoka had a university degree. About 25.9% had a bachelor's degree or higher. Most adults were employed. About 48.1% worked full-time. Another 19.8% worked part-time.
Education in Ohoka
Ohoka has one school for its young people.
Ohoka School
Ohoka School is a state school. It teaches both boys and girls. This school covers primary education. It has a high decile rating of 10. This rating shows that the school serves a community with higher income levels.
As of February 2024, Ohoka School has 188 students.
