Kaka Point

Kaka Point is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 0.36 km² (0.14 sq mi),^[2] and had an estimated population of 230 as of June 2025,^[3] with a population density of 639 people per km². It is part of the much larger Catlins statistical area.^[5]

Kaka Point had a population of 231 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 9 people (4.1%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 30 people (14.9%) since the 2006 census. There were 114 households, comprising 114 males and 117 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.97 males per female. The median age was 54.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 33 people (14.3%) aged under 15 years, 12 (5.2%) aged 15 to 29, 120 (51.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 63 (27.3%) aged 65 or older.^[6]

Ethnicities were 96.1% European/Pākehā, 3.9% Māori, and 1.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.^[6]

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.2% had no religion, 39.0% were Christian, 1.3% were Buddhist and 1.3% had other religions.^[6]

Of those at least 15 years old, 33 (16.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 54 (27.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $35,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. 27 people (13.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 99 (50.0%) people were employed full-time, 30 (15.2%) were part-time, and 3 (1.5%) were unemployed.^[6]