Plummers Point
Rural settlement in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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Plummers Point is a rural settlement in the Western Bay of Plenty District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is on a headland on the southern side of Tauranga Harbour, opposite Motuhoa Island, and between Mangawhai Bay and Te Puna Estuary. The East Coast Main Trunk forms its southern boundary.[6]
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| Coordinates: 37.658°S 176.047°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Western Bay of Plenty District |
| Ward | Kaimai Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Western Bay of Plenty District Council |
| • Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty | James Denyer[1] |
| • Coromandel MP | Scott Simpson[2] |
| • Waiariki MP | Rawiri Waititi[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.62 km2 (0.24 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[5] | |
• Total | 190 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (790/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 3172 |
Ongarahu Pā is on 12 to 15 metre-high cliffs at the northern end.[7] It is well-preserved and a tourist attraction.[8]
Demographics
Plummers Point is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement, which covers 0.62 km2 (0.24 sq mi).[4] It had an estimated population of 190 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 306 people per km2. It is part of the larger Te Puna statistical area.[9]
Plummers Point had a population of 189 in the 2023 New Zealand census, unchanged since the 2018 census, and an increase of 21 people (12.5%) since the 2013 census. There were 84 males, 102 females, and 3 people of other genders in 72 dwellings.[12] 1.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 54.8 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 30 people (15.9%) aged under 15 years, 18 (9.5%) aged 15 to 29, 78 (41.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 60 (31.7%) aged 65 or older.[10]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 95.2% European (Pākehā), 9.5% Māori, 3.2% Pasifika, 1.6% Asian, and 3.2% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.4%, Māori by 1.6%, and other languages by 7.9%. No language could be spoken by 1.6% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 23.8, compared with 28.8% nationally.[10]
Religious affiliations were 31.7% Christian. People who answered that they had no religion were 63.5%, and 3.2% of people did not answer the census question.[10]
Of those at least 15 years old, 48 (30.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 87 (54.7%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 24 (15.1%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $47,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 27 people (17.0%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 66 (41.5%) full-time, 33 (20.8%) part-time, and 3 (1.9%) unemployed.[10]