Te Karaka

Statistics New Zealand describes Te Karaka as a rural settlement, which covers {{Convert|2.92|km2||abbr=on}}{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787|access-date=29 December 2023|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}} and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Te Karaka|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Te Karaka|y}}|R}}/2.92|0}} people per km². It is part of the larger Waipaoa statistical area.

{{Historical populations|2006|546|2013|483|2018|525|percentages=pagr|align=left|title=Historical population for Te Karaka|source=}}

Te Karaka had a population of 525 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 42 people (8.7%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 21 people (−3.8%) since the 2006 census. There were 162 households, comprising 258 males and 264 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.98 males per female, with 132 people (25.1%) aged under 15 years, 93 (17.7%) aged 15 to 29, 219 (41.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 69 (13.1%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 33.7% European/Pākehā, 76.0% Māori, 3.4% Pasifika, 1.1% Asian, and 1.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 42.3% had no religion, 27.4% were Christian, 21.7% had Māori religious beliefs and 1.7% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 33 (8.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 117 (29.8%) people had no formal qualifications. 15 people (3.8%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 186 (47.3%) people were employed full-time, 48 (12.2%) were part-time, and 30 (7.6%) were unemployed.{{NZ census 2018|7015490–7015492}}

Waipaoa statistical area, which also includes Otoko, covers {{Convert|2277.33|km2||abbr=on}} and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Waipaoa|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Waipaoa|y}}|R}}/2277.33|0}} people per km².

{{Historical populations|2006|2,127|2013|1,935|2018|1,953|percentages=pagr|align=left|title=Historical population for Waipaoa|source=}}

Waipaoa had a population of 1,953 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 18 people (0.9%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 174 people (−8.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 675 households, comprising 1,005 males and 945 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.06 males per female. The median age was 37.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 468 people (24.0%) aged under 15 years, 354 (18.1%) aged 15 to 29, 885 (45.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 246 (12.6%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 61.1% European/Pākehā, 51.9% Māori, 1.4% Pasifika, 1.1% Asian, and 1.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 4.9, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 46.5% had no religion, 30.7% were Christian, 14.4% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.2% were Buddhist and 0.8% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 180 (12.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 363 (24.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $26,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. 141 people (9.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 753 (50.7%) people were employed full-time, 252 (17.0%) were part-time, and 63 (4.2%) were unemployed.{{NZ census 2018|Waipaoa (204800)|waipaoa|Waipaoa}}

The settlement has a sports ground and local park, Te Karaka Recreation Ground.{{cite web |title=Gisborne Parks and Reserves |url=https://www.gdc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/ |website=gdc.govt.nz |publisher=Gisborne District Council}}

Te Karaka has three marae belonging to the hapū of Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki.

Rangatira Marae and Whakahau meeting house is a meeting place of Ngāti Wahia.{{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}}

Takipu Marae and Te Poho o Pikihoro meeting house is a meeting place of Te Whānau a Taupara.

Tapuihikitia and Te Aroha meeting house is a meeting place of Ngā Pōtiki and Te Whānau a Taupara. In October 2020, the Government committed $327,200 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae, creating an estimated 6 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}}

Te Karaka Area School is a Year 1–13 co-educational state area school with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|624|y}} students as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|y||.}}{{TKI|624|Te Karaka Area School}} The school opened in 2011, replacing the local primary school and Waikohu College.{{cite encyclopedia|encyclopedia=Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand|url=https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/33544/te-karaka-area-school|title=East Coast places - Waikohu|first=Monty|last=Soutar|date=1 March 2015}}

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Category:Populated places in the Gisborne District