Taupaki

Taupaki is a locality in the Rodney District, which is a part of the Auckland Region in New Zealand. Kumeu lies to the north-west, Whenuapai to the north-east, West Harbour to the east, Massey to the south-east, Swanson to the south, and Waitakere to the south-west. The North Auckland Line runs through the area.[1][2]

Taupaki
Taupaki
Coordinates: 36°49′14″S 174°33′01″E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
Population
 (2018)
 • Total1,617

Demographics
Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20061,452—    
20131,518+0.64%
20181,617+1.27%
Source: [3]

Taupaki had a population of 1,617 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 99 people (6.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 165 people (11.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 525 households. There were 774 males and 846 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.91 males per female. The median age was 43.1 years, with 288 people (17.8%) aged under 15 years, 285 (17.6%) aged 15 to 29, 762 (47.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 285 (17.6%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 88.9% European/Pākehā, 8.9% Māori, 3.9% Pacific peoples, 7.4% Asian, and 2.2% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 19.5%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 59.0% had no religion, 31.0% were Christian, and 4.1% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 267 (20.1%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 231 (17.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $37,200. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 684 (51.5%) people were employed full-time, 234 (17.6%) were part-time, and 30 (2.3%) were unemployed.[3]

Education

Taupaki School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile rating of 9[4] and a roll of 211[5] (March 2020). The school was established in 1899[6] and celebrated its centenary in 1999.[7]

Notes
  1. Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 11. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  2. Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 38. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
  3. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Taupaki (116400). 2018 Census place summary: Taupaki
  4. Education Counts: Taupaki School
  5. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  6. "Education Review Report: Taupaki School". Education Review Office. May 2006. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
  7. "Jubilees & reunions: Taupaki School". Education Gazette New Zealand. 78 (5). 29 March 1999.
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