Te Mata, Thames-Coromandel District
Te Matu | |
|---|---|
Part of the village seen from the south of the valley. | |
| Coordinates: 36°58′S 175°29′E / 36.967°S 175.483°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato |
| District | Thames-Coromandel District |
| Ward | Thames ward |
| Community Board | Thames Community |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Council | Thames-Coromandel District Council |
| • Regional council | Waikato Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Thames-Coromandel | Len Salt[1] |
| • Coromandel MP | Scott Simpson[2] |
| • Hauraki-Waikato MP | Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.23 km2 (0.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 Census)[5] | |
• Total | 117 |
| • Density | 52/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Te Mata is a small village on the western coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand, located approximately halfway between Coromandel Town and Thames. It overlooks Te Mata River.[6]
The name 'Te Mata' also applies to a hamlet on the other side of the Waikato, 15 km from Raglan and a vineyard and a peak in Hawke's Bay.
Demographics
Te Mata is in an SA1 statistical area which covers 2.23 km2 (0.86 sq mi).[4] The SA1 area is included in the demographics for Tapu, New Zealand.[4]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 117 | — |
| 2018 | 153 | +5.51% |
| 2023 | 177 | +2.96% |
| Source: [5] | ||
The SA1 area had a population of 177 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 24 people (15.7%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 60 people (51.3%) since the 2013 census. There were 87 males, 87 females and 3 people of other genders in 75 dwellings.[7] 1.7% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 65.8 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 6 people (3.4%) aged under 15 years, 12 (6.8%) aged 15 to 29, 63 (35.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 96 (54.2%) aged 65 or older.[5]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 89.8% European (Pākehā), 13.6% Māori, 1.7% Asian, and 3.4% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 100.0%, Māori language by 1.7%, and other languages by 6.8%. The percentage of people born overseas was 15.3, compared with 28.8% nationally.[5]
Religious affiliations were 30.5% Christian, 1.7% Buddhist, and 1.7% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 54.2%, and 10.2% of people did not answer the census question.[5]
Of those at least 15 years old, 27 (15.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 102 (59.6%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 45 (26.3%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $28,000, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (3.5%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 48 (28.1%) people were employed full-time and 27 (15.8%) were part-time.[5]
References
- ^ "2022 Elections Final Results", www.tcdc.govt.nz, Thames-Coromandel District Council, archived from the original on 10 February 2023, retrieved 27 February 2025
- ^ "Coromandel - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Hauraki-Waikato – Official Result". New Zealand Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7010685. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Harriss, Gavin (October 2024). "NZ Topo Map" (Map). Te Mata, Waikato.
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.