Ongare Point

Ōngare Point-Kauri Point is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. Ongare Point covers 0.55 km² (0.21 sq mi).^[4] It is part of the larger Tahawai statistical area.^[10]

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.^[12] 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.^[5]

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.^[5]

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.^[5]

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.^[5]