Frasertown

Statistics New Zealand describes Frasertown as a rural settlement, which covers {{Convert|1.36|km2||abbr=on}}{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787|access-date=24 December 2023|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}} and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Frasertown|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Frasertown|y}}|R}}/1.36|0}} people per km². It is part of the larger Frasertown-Ruakituri statistical area.

{{Historical populations|2006|252|2013|213|2018|255|percentages=pagr|align=left|title=Historical population for Frasertown|source=}}

Frasertown had a population of 255 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 42 people (19.7%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 3 people (1.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 93 households, comprising 120 males and 138 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.87 males per female, with 57 people (22.4%) aged under 15 years, 42 (16.5%) aged 15 to 29, 102 (40.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 54 (21.2%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 54.1% European/Pākehā, 56.5% Māori, 2.4% Pacific peoples, 1.2% Asian, and 1.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 34.1% had no religion, 37.6% were Christian, 22.4% had Māori religious beliefs and 1.2% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (10.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 54 (27.3%) people had no formal qualifications. 21 people (10.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 81 (40.9%) people were employed full-time, 36 (18.2%) were part-time, and 12 (6.1%) were unemployed.{{NZ census 2018|7015759 and 7015760}}

Frasertown-Ruakituri statistical area, which also includes Ohuka and Ruakituri, covers {{Convert|1333.71|km2||abbr=on}} and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Frasertown-Ruakituri|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Frasertown-Ruakituri|y}}|R}}/1333.71|2}} people per km².

{{Historical populations|2006|927|2013|861|2018|861|percentages=pagr|align=left|title=Historical population of Frasertown-Ruakituri|source=}}

Frasertown-Ruakituri had a population of 861 at the 2018 New Zealand census, unchanged since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 66 people (−7.1%) since the 2006 census. There were 324 households, comprising 444 males and 420 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.06 males per female. The median age was 39.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 192 people (22.3%) aged under 15 years, 153 (17.8%) aged 15 to 29, 369 (42.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 147 (17.1%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 69.3% European/Pākehā, 45.6% Māori, 1.0% Pacific peoples, 0.3% Asian, and 1.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 4.5, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 44.6% had no religion, 38.0% were Christian, 10.8% had Māori religious beliefs and 0.3% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 72 (10.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 162 (24.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $28,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. 75 people (11.2%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 342 (51.1%) people were employed full-time, 123 (18.4%) were part-time, and 18 (2.7%) were unemployed.{{NZ census 2018|Frasertown-Ruakituri (207600)|frasertown-ruakituri|Frasertown-Ruakituri}}

The township includes a number of marae (meeting grounds) and wharenui (meeting houses) for the local iwi (tribe) of Ngāti Kahungunu and its hapū (sub-tribes):{{cite web|title=Te Kāhui Māngai directory|url= http://www.tkm.govt.nz/ |website=tkm.govt.nz|publisher=Te Puni Kōkiri}}{{cite web |title=Māori Maps |url=https://maorimaps.com/map |website=maorimaps.com |publisher=Te Potiki National Trust}}

• Aranui Marae and Arapera or Te Poho o Ngapera wharenui, affiliated with Ngāi Tamaterangi and Ngāti Peehi hapū.
• Arimawha Marae, affiliates with Ngāti Tamaterangi hapū.
• Pākōwhai Marae and Te Huinga o Te Aroha wharenui, affiliated with Ngāti Mihi hapū.
• Pūtahi Marae and Te Poho o Hinepehinga wharenui, affiliated with Ngāti Hinepehinga hapū.

In October 2020, the Government committed $1,949,075 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade all four marae and 20 other Ngāti Kahungunu marae, creating 164 jobs.{{cite web |title=Marae Announcements |url=https://www.growregions.govt.nz/assets/funding-announcements/marae-announcements.xlsx |website=growregions.govt.nz |publisher=Provincial Growth Fund |format=Excel |date=9 October 2020}}

Frasertown School is a Year 1–6 co-educational state primary school.{{cite web |title=Ministry of Education School Profile |url=https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?district=28®ion=5&school= |website=educationcounts.govt.nz |publisher=Ministry of Education}} It is a decile 4 school with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|2562|y}} as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|y||.}}{{cite web |title=Education Review Office Report |url=http://www.ero.govt.nz/report-view?id= |website=ero.govt.nz |publisher=Education Review Office |access-date=25 May 2019 |archive-date=24 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524025621/https://www.ero.govt.nz/report-view?id= |url-status=dead }}

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