Ongare Point
{{Short description|Rural settlement in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Use New Zealand English|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Ongare Point
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| settlement_type = Rural settlement
| image_skyline = Ongare Point2.jpg
| image_alt =
| image_caption = Ongare Point beach on Tauranga Harbour
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| image_map = {{infobox mapframe|coord={{coord|-37.502|175.967}}|zoom=9}}
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| coordinates = {{coord|-37.502|175.967|region:NZ_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = New Zealand
| subdivision_type1 = Region
| subdivision_name1 = Bay of Plenty
| subdivision_type2 = Territorial authority
| subdivision_name2 = Western Bay of Plenty District
| subdivision_type3 = Ward
| subdivision_name3 = Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward
| subdivision_type4 = Community
| subdivision_name4 = Katikati Community
| leader_title = Territorial Authority
| leader_name = Western Bay of Plenty District Council
| leader_title1 = Regional council
| leader_name1 = Bay of Plenty Regional Council
| leader_title2 = Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty
| leader_name2 = {{NZ officeholder data|Western Bay of Plenty District Mayor|y}}
| leader_title3 = Coromandel MP
| leader_name3 = {{NZ officeholder data|Coromandel MP|y}}
| leader_title4 = Waiariki MP
| leader_name4 = {{NZ officeholder data|Waiariki MP|y}}
| seat_type = Electorates
| seat = {{ubl|Coromandel|Waiariki (Māori)}}
| area_total_km2 = 0.55
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| population_as_of = 2023 Census
| population_total = 105
| population_density_km2 = auto
| postal_code_type = Postcode(s)
| postal_code = 3170
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Ongare Point is a rural settlement in the Western Bay of Plenty District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is on a headland on the eastern side of Tauranga Harbour, southeast of Katikati Entrance and opposite Matakana Island.{{cite map|url=https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap/nz935/Ongare/Bay-of-Plenty|title=Ongare, Bay of Plenty|publisher=NZ Topo Map|first=Gavin|last=Harriss|date=August 2022}}
A coastal walkway through a reserve connects Ongare Point to Kauri Point.{{cite web|url=https://motowalknz.com/2016/03/05/kauri-point-ongare-point/|title=Kauri Point – Ongare Point|publisher=motowalknz|date=5 March 2016}} There is a small sandy beach.{{cite web|url=https://www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data/bay-of-plenty-region/coastal/tauranga-harbour-at-ongare-point/|title=Tauranga Harbour at Ongare Point|publisher=Land Air Water Aotearoa|access-date=25 November 2022}}
Ngāi Te Rangi's Ōngare Pā was attacked in 1842 by a war party of 50 men led by Tāraia Ngākuti Te Tumuhuia. The local chief Te Whanake and several followers were killed.{{DNZB|title=Tāraia Ngākuti Te Tumuhuia |first= Angela|last= Ballara|id=1t13|accessdate=25 November 2022}}
Demographics
Ōngare Point-Kauri Point is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. Ongare Point covers {{Convert|0.55|km2||abbr=on}}.{{Cite web|title=Stats NZ Geographic Data Service|url=https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/|at=Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised)|access-date=24 May 2025}} It is part of the larger Tahawai statistical area.{{cite web|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=3a406ce8fbb14367ab5caae21c07ab8b|title=Geographic Boundary Viewer|publisher=Stats NZ|at=Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023}}
{{Historical populations|2006|102|2013|102|2018|117|2023|105|percentages=pagr|align=left|source={{NZ census 2018|7013535}}}}
Ongare Point had a population of 105 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 12 people (−10.3%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 3 people (2.9%) since the 2013 census. There were 54 males and 51 females in 51 dwellings.{{cite web|url=https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs[0]=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_009&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.7013535.2023&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003|publisher=Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer|access-date=3 October 2024|title=Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses}} 2.9% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 60.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 6 people (5.7%) aged under 15 years, 6 (5.7%) aged 15 to 29, 48 (45.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 42 (40.0%) aged 65 or older.
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 97.1% European (Pākehā), 11.4% Māori, and 5.7% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.1%, and other languages by 5.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 17.1, compared with 28.8% nationally.
The sole religious affiliation given was 31.4% Christian. People who answered that they had no religion were 54.3%, and 11.4% of people did not answer the census question.
Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (21.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 66 (66.7%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 18 (18.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $33,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (6.1%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 42 (42.4%) full-time, 9 (9.1%) part-time, and 3 (3.0%) unemployed.{{Cite web|url=https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs[0]=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_012&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=hq011%2Bhq010%2Bhq009%2Bhq008%2Bhq007%2Bhq006%2Bhq005%2Bhq004%2Bhq003%2Bhq002%2Bhq001%2Bhq000%2Bws1%2Bsp99%2Bra80%2Bra08%2Bra07%2Bra06%2Bra05%2Bra01%2Bra04%2Bra03%2Bra02%2Bra00%2Brb1%2Bls66%2Bls03%2Bls02%2Bls05%2Bls04%2Bls01%2Beg6%2Beg5%2Beg4%2Beg3%2Beg2%2Beg1%2BbiTotal%2Bbi0%2Bbi1%2BasTotalLG%2Bas4%2Bas3%2Bas2%2Bas1%2Bws4%2Bws3%2Bws2%2Bge3%2Bge2%2Bge1%2Brc%2BasMed%2BegTotal%2BlsTotal%2BgeTotal%2BrbTotal%2BraTotal%2BhqTotal%2BibTotal%2Bib7%2Bibmed%2BwsTotal.7013535.2013%2B2018%2B2023&to[TIME]=false&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_IND_003&ly[cl]=CEN23_YEAR_001|publisher=Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer|access-date=3 October 2024|title=Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses|at=7013535}}
References
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{{Western Bay of Plenty District}}
Category:Western Bay of Plenty District