Ōmokoroa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ōmokoroa
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The sun setting at the Ōmokoroa wharf
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Western Bay of Plenty District |
| Ward | Kaimai |
| Community | Omokoroa Community |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 5.24 km2 (2.02 sq mi) |
| Population
(June 2023)
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| • Total | 4,770 |
| • Density | 910.3/km2 (2,358/sq mi) |
Ōmokoroa is a growing town in the Western Bay of Plenty District of New Zealand. It's considered part of the larger Tauranga area. Once a small holiday village, Ōmokoroa is now becoming a place where people live and travel to work in Tauranga City, which is about a 25-minute drive away.
In 2018, Ōmokoroa had about 3,210 people living there. It's an area where many new homes are being built. Experts think the population could reach 12,000 people by 2020–2030. Ōmokoroa is located on the harbour side of State Highway 2.
Who Lives in Ōmokoroa?
Ōmokoroa covers about 5.24 square kilometers. In 2018, its estimated population was 3,210 people. This means there were about 613 people living in each square kilometer.
The population has been growing steadily. In 2006, there were 1,968 people. By 2013, it grew to 2,334, and then to 3,210 in 2018. This shows a big increase over the years.
Most people living in Ōmokoroa are of European descent, about 95%. About 7.3% identify as Māori. There are also smaller groups of Pacific peoples, Asian, and other ethnicities.
The average age in Ōmokoroa is 58 years old. This is older than the national average of 37.4 years. About 15.8% of the people are under 15 years old. Many people, about 40.1%, are 65 years or older.
About 24.9% of the people in Ōmokoroa were born outside New Zealand. This is a bit less than the national average of 27.1%.
When it comes to religion, about 48.3% of people said they had no religion. About 42.9% were Christian. Smaller numbers followed Māori religious beliefs, Hinduism, Islam, or Buddhism.
Many adults in Ōmokoroa are well-educated. About 21% have a university degree or higher. The average income was $29,200 in 2018. Many people work full-time or part-time.
How People Communicate
If you want to send mail to Ōmokoroa, there are two main postcodes:
- 3114 – For areas from the railway line to the harbour.
- 3172 – For areas from the railway line towards State Highway 2.
If you're calling Ōmokoroa from outside New Zealand, the dialing code is (+64) 7 548.
Schools in Ōmokoroa
Ōmokoroa has two primary schools for younger students:
- Omokoroa No.1 School: This school is for students in Year 1 to Year 8. It teaches both boys and girls. As of 2023, it has about 320 students.
- Omokoroa Point School: This is another primary school for Year 1 to Year 8 students. It also teaches both boys and girls. As of 2023, it has about 430 students.
For older students, the closest high schools are in nearby towns. These include Otumoetai College, Tauranga Boys' College, and Tauranga Girls' College. Katikati College and the private Bethlehem College are also options.
