Ongare Point | |
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Rural settlement | |
 Ongare Point beach on Tauranga Harbour | |
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| Coordinates:37°30′07″S175°58′01″E / 37.502°S 175.967°E /-37.502; 175.967 | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Western Bay of Plenty District |
| Ward | Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward |
| Community | Katikati Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Western Bay of Plenty District Council |
| • Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2018 Census)[2] | |
• Total | 117 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 3170 |
Ongare Point is a rural settlement in theWestern Bay of Plenty District andBay of Plenty Region of New Zealand'sNorth Island. It is on a headland on the eastern side ofTauranga Harbour, southeast of Katikati Entrance and oppositeMatakana Island.[3]
A coastal walkway through a reserve connects Ongare Point toKauri Point.[4] There is a small sandy beach.[5]
Ngāi Te Rangi's Ōngare Pā was attacked in 1842 by a war party of 50 men led byTāraia Ngākuti Te Tumuhuia. The local chief Te Whanake and several followers were killed.[6]
Ōngare Point-Kauri Point is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. Ongare Point covers 0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi).[1] It is part of the widerTahawai statistical area.[7]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 102 | — |
| 2013 | 102 | +0.00% |
| 2018 | 117 | +2.78% |
| Source:[2] | ||
Ongare Point had a population of 117 at the2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 15 people (14.7%) since the2013 census, and an increase of 15 people (14.7%) since the2006 census. There were 54 households, comprising 63 males and 51 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.24 males per female. The median age was 59.6 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 9 people (7.7%) aged under 15 years, 12 (10.3%) aged 15 to 29, 54 (46.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 42 (35.9%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 94.9% European/Pākehā, 10.3%Māori, 2.6%Pacific peoples, and 5.1%Asian. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 64.1% had no religion, 25.6% wereChristian, and 2.6% wereMuslim.
Of those at least 15 years old, 24 (22.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 21 (19.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $30,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 15 people (13.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 39 (36.1%) people were employed full-time, 15 (13.9%) were part-time, and 3 (2.8%) were unemployed.[2]