Waiau, Canterbury facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waiau
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Waiau seen from the Leader Road. The Waiau Uwha River is in the background
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Hurunui District |
| Ward | West Ward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 km2 (0.37 sq mi) |
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Total | 255 |
| • Density | 262.9/km2 (681/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
| Postcode |
7332
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Waiau is a small town in north Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand. It lies 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Hanmer Springs on the northern bank of the Waiau Uwha River, some 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the river's mouth. There is a small supermarket, a DIY store and a petrol station.
Demographics
Waiau is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement and covers 0.97 km2 (0.37 sq mi). Culverden is included in Amuri statistical area.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 252 | — |
| 2013 | 258 | +0.34% |
| 2018 | 255 | −0.23% |
Waiau had a population of 255 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 3 people (-1.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 3 people (1.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 99 households. There were 126 males and 123 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.02 males per female, with 51 people (20.0%) aged under 15 years, 27 (10.6%) aged 15 to 29, 123 (48.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 48 (18.8%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 88.2% European/Pākehā, 21.2% Māori, 2.4% Pacific peoples, and 1.2% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).
Although some people objected to giving their religion, 67.1% had no religion, 24.7% were Christian, 1.2% were Hindu and 2.4% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (5.9%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 75 (36.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 99 (48.5%) people were employed full-time, 36 (17.6%) were part-time, and 9 (4.4%) were unemployed.
Education
Waiau School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 6 students, with a roll of 33 as of April 2023.
