Matakawau Point

Statistics New Zealand describes Matakawau Point as a rural settlement, which covers 0.66 km² (0.25 sq mi)^[1] and had an estimated population of 120 as of June 2025,^[2] with a population density of 182 people per km². Matakawau Point is part of the larger Āwhitu statistical area.^[5]

Matakawau Point had a population of 120 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 18 people (17.6%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 51 people (73.9%) since the 2013 census. There were 57 males and 63 females in 63 dwellings.^[8] 2.5% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 61.9 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 9 people (7.5%) aged under 15 years, 12 (10.0%) aged 15 to 29, 63 (52.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 39 (32.5%) aged 65 or older.^[7]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 92.5% European (Pākehā), 15.0% Māori, and 2.5% Pasifika. English was spoken by 100.0%, Māori language by 2.5%, and other languages by 5.0%. New Zealand Sign Language was known by 2.5%. The percentage of people born overseas was 17.5, compared with 28.8% nationally.^[7]

Religious affiliations were 32.5% Christian, and 2.5% Buddhist. People who answered that they had no religion were 65.0%, and 2.5% of people did not answer the census question.^[7]

Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (18.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 69 (62.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 24 (21.6%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $36,600, compared with $41,500 nationally. 9 people (8.1%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 45 (40.5%) people were employed full-time, 9 (8.1%) were part-time, and 3 (2.7%) were unemployed.^[7]