Okuku, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Okuku
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Waimakariri District |
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| • Total | 834.79 km2 (322.31 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 810 |
| • Density | 0.970/km2 (2.513/sq mi) |
Okuku is a small farming community in North Canterbury, New Zealand. It's about 20 kilometers northwest of Rangiora. The area has both flat and hilly farmland. Rivers flow from the foothills in the north through Okuku.
The Ashley River / Rakahuri forms the southern border. The Okuku River is to the east, and the Garry River is to the west. Mount Thomas, which is 1023 meters high, is the tallest point nearby.
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Who Lives in Okuku?
The Okuku area, including Glentui, covers about 838.79 square kilometers. As of June 2023, , an estimated 810 people live here. This means there are about 0.97 people per square kilometer.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 495 | — |
| 2013 | 648 | +3.92% |
| 2018 | 726 | +2.30% |
In 2018, the population of Okuku was 726 people. This was an increase of 78 people since 2013, and 231 people since 2006. There were 258 homes in the area.
Age and Gender in Okuku
There were 360 males and 363 females, which means there were slightly more females. The average age was 42.6 years. About 21.5% of the people were under 15 years old. About 13.6% were between 15 and 29. Most people (55.8%) were between 30 and 64 years old. About 9.1% were 65 or older.
Different Backgrounds in Okuku
Most people in Okuku (95.5%) are of European background, also known as Pākehā. Some people are Māori (3.3%), Pasifika (2.1%), or Asian (0.8%). About 2.1% are from other backgrounds. Some people identify with more than one background.
About 16.9% of the people in Okuku were born outside New Zealand. This is a bit lower than the national average of 27.1%.
Beliefs and Work in Okuku
When asked about their religious beliefs, 61.2% of people said they had no religion. About 28.1% were Christian, and 1.2% followed other religions.
Many people in Okuku are employed. About 59.5% work full-time, and 16.8% work part-time.
